2021-04-17

Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Royal Standard of Prince Philip Duike of Edinburgh
The husband of the Monarch will have a royal ceremonial funeral with observation of his wish for 'minimal fuss'.

His coffin was draped with his personal standard, carried his naval cap and his sword, and had a wreath of fresh flowers placed on it.

Likewise, toward this end he did not "lie in state" — but "lie at rest" in the private chapel at Windsor Castle prior to his service.

His stated wishes were for a military funeral conducted at St George's Chapel with burial at Frogmore Gardens.

It is said that burial at St George's Chapel is more traditional and the arrangements are in keeping with the honor afforded Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Prince Philips coffin arrives for his funeral    
His funeral was scheduled for April 17 and he was carried by Grenadier Guards to the State Entrance of Windsor Castle before being taken to the West Steps of St George's Chapel at 2:45 pm in the military green custom Land Rover Defender that He helped design.

No sermons or eulogies were delivered at the service per the Duke's wishes.

The ceremony will highlight his links to the Royal Navy and his passion for the sea.

The funeral will start with the choir singing the Funeral Sentences, composed by William Croft.

Her Majesty stated privately that her husband's death had "left a huge void in her life.

Naturally the continuing COVID-19 precautions farce will be strictly adhered to substitute for the international public health sense we find continually lacking.

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Prince Philip died today at 99