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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 …

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 …

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 …

Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were …

Prince William and Harry spoke to each other while leaving their grandfather Philip’s funeral at Windsor Castle today as the estranged brothers appeared in public together for the first time in more than a year. The princes talked while walking out of St George’s Chapel following the service this afternoon, having …

Soaring over Windsor Castle, this is the Duke of Edinburgh performing his own flypast of the mighty royal fortress. The photograph shows Philip, then 31, flying solo on the day he was presented with his RAF wings nearly seven decades ago. He began flying lessons in November 1952 and made his …