Great royal occasions — and make no mistake, the funeral of Prince Philip was a very great occasion indeed — are always charged with historical meaning. For the senior members of the House of Windsor, this was above all a poignant personal farewell. I defy even the most strident republican …
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s personal regalia which he selected himself for his funeral has been pre-positioned on nine cushions on the altar at St George’s Chapel ahead of the service this afternoon. Prince Philip’s insignia on display at the church in Windsor Castle includes the medals and decorations conferred on him …
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The Queen wiped away tears and was forced to mourn alone away from her family in St George’s Chapel during Prince Philip’s Covid-hit Windsor Castle funeral today as she said an emotional final goodbye to her ‘strength and stay’ after their extraordinary 73-year life together. Her Majesty looked grief-stricken and …
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The Duchess of Cambridge was the picture of dignified grace in Her Majesty’s jewels at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral today. Kate Middleton paid a touching tribute to both the Monarch and to her own late mother-in-law as she wore the Queen’s pearl choker, from Her Majesty’s personal collection, to …
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Thousands of Britons paid their own personal tributes to Prince Philip from their homes, gardens and pubs this afternoon after mourners were told to stay away from the funeral in Windsor amid coronavirus restrictions. Royal events, particularly funerals, usually attract large crowds of well-wishers and fans, yet social distancing measures …
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The Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel today as Covid regulations forced her to be separated from her family and wear a mask. The 94-year-old monarch cut a figure of silent dignity as she watched on while her beloved husband of 73 years was laid to rest. Following strict social …
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Prince Andrew made a swift change into aviator shades and a bomber jacket after his father’s funeral, after the Queen denied his demand to wear an Admiral’s uniform. The monarch took control earlier this week and decreed that none of the royal guests would be in military dress after her middle son …
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The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice all looked dignified today in black attire as they attended the funeral of Prince Philip. Kate Middleton sported a chic black Catherine Walker coat dress and was the picture of grace as she paired the look with The Queen’s jewels. She was …
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Princess Anne joined her brothers, son, husband and nephews today to lead the procession to St George’s Chapel ahead of her father Prince Philip’s funeral. The royals all sported mourning dress and not military regalia, but did display their service medals. Like her elder brother, The Princess Royal wore the …
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Prince Philip will become the 25th Royal in the 200-year-old vault hidden beneath St George’s Chapel in Windsor when he is buried. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died last Friday aged 99, will join a range of kings and queens behind a set of iron gates around 16ft underground. Among the …
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