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On Prince Philip’s funeral, people were told not to gather at Windsor Castle to respect the restrictions of the pandemic. Tens of millions of people in the UK and around the world have watched the most important royal funeral live since the Queen’s mother died in 2002.
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Before the prince’s oak, the luxurious coffin left his beloved home, Windsor Castle,
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Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was given a private time to say goodbye to the love of her life – to be together for one last minute.
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The Duke wanted the coffin to be covered with his private flag, which reflects elements of his life, from Greek descent to British titles.
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On it lay the prince’s personal military unit hat, a sword, and a wreath of flowers of white roses and lilies brought to his beloved by the queen.
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Philip wanted an official military parade at the funeral because he has several military titles and he always considered himself a military man, although when he married the next queen, he gave up his career.
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On the day of the funeral, everyone who wanted to say goodbye to the prince had the opportunity to walk away to watch luxurious military parades and listen to the orchestra.
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A particularly moving moment was the appearance of the prince’s black carriage at Windsor Castle. The duke’s hat, gloves and the coach’s whip were placed on the carriage’s seat. The prince loved horses very much and was an excellent chariot leader.
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In preparation for the funeral procession, the green “Land Rover” entered the courtyard of Windsor Castle, in the preparation of which the duke himself participated in preparing for his funeral. It was this car that served as the prince’s hearse, where the prince’s coffin was taken to the funeral.
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During the funeral procession in the streets of Windsor, Prince Philip was accompanied by nine members of the royal family, who were walking behind a moving green Land Rover hearse.
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The procession to the chapel lasted eight minutes and was attended by the children of the prince and queen (Crown Princess Anna, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward) and grandsons (Prince William, Prince Harry, Peter Philip). Her Majesty drove in a Bentley car behind the pedestrians.
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The funeral procession began at Windsor Castle and ended at the door of St. George’s Chapel. The march was led by a group of Grenadiers, consisting of Royal Navy, Royal Marine, Scottish 4th Battalion Royal Regiment and Royal Air Force personnel.
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In honor of Prince Philip’s passion for the hobby of racing pigeons, on the day of the funeral they were simultaneously launched into the sky in Windsor and 65 other cities in Britain.
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The farewell ceremony at St. George’s Chapel began with the performance of the Armed Forces Orchestra’s anthem, followed by a minute’s silence.
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In a moment of national silence, he called on everyone to pay tribute to Prince Philip’s eventful life and his more than 73 years of service to Queen Elizabeth of England and Britain.
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The farewell ceremony and the content of the service were in line with Prince Philip’s wishes and reflected elements of his military affiliation and personal life. The funeral ceremony at Windsor Castle focused on Prince Philip’s relationship with the Royal Navy and his great love for the sea. After a moment of silence, the cannon shots and the fleet sailors’ whistles sounded.
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The funeral sermons were led by David Conner, Dean of Windsor, and Justin Weckby, Archbishop of Canterbury, who has been with the royal family at significant times for several years.
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The funeral was attended by more than 730 members of the armed forces, but within the constraints of the pandemic,
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Thirty mourners – his family and loved ones – said goodbye to the 800 guests planned by Prince Philip in St. George’s Chapel.
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During the funeral, Queen Elizabeth II had to sit alone, as required by the restrictive regulations of the Covid-19 pandemic, which require people who are not from the same household to keep a distance of at least two meters.
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After the service, the prince’s coffin will be lowered into the royal vault of St. George’s Chapel, where several members of the royal family will rest.
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Velve will not be Philip’s last resting place. When the queen goes to her sun, she will be transferred to the memorial chapel of King George VI to sleep for a lifetime alongside her love.
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Funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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The royal family at the funeral of Prince Philip
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