Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has died at age 99

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. <br><br>His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. <a href="https://t.co/XOIDQqlFPn">pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn</a></p>— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1380475865323212800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



The Duke of Edinburgh - Prince Philip - has died, Buckingham Palace has said.

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."

The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest-serving consort in British history.

Into his 90s he carried out a busy programme of public engagements, reflecting his own charitable interests.

He also travelled around the country supporting the Queen, both on state occasions and royal visits.

For a man of his age he enjoyed relatively good health.

He was taken to hospital over Christmas in 2011 for treatment for a blocked artery.

But it was not until May 2017, after carrying out more than 20,000 solo public engagements, that the 96-year-old retired from his own programme of royal duties, occasionally stepping out to support the Queen for big events.

No official details have been released yet about the Duke's funeral, but it is understood he will be given a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral, in line with his wishes.

The Queen will sign off the final plans in the coming days.

Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on the island of Corfu in 1921.

At the age of 18, the prince joined the Royal Navy as a cadet.

He saw active service during the Second World War, serving in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, and was mentioned in despatches for his bravery.

In 1947 he renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles, took on the surname of Mountbatten and became a naturalised British subject ahead of his marriage to Princess Elizabeth.

Their wedding was the first great state occasion after the end of the Second World War.

His commitment to the Queen was unfaltering. He gave up his career in the Navy in order to support her in her role as monarch.

The Queen has described Prince Philip as her "constant strength and stay".

They had four children - Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward - and he was a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

He saw himself as a moderniser within the British monarchy, orchestrating the first royal walkabout - but he was also known for his forthright views and off-the-cuff remarks.

Prince Philip's concern for young people inspired him to create the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and he supported more than 800 charities and good causes - focusing on his interests in wildlife conservation, technology and sport.

Since the 1940s Prince Philip was an ever present figure in the life of the UK and leaves behind his own considerable legacy.

https://news.sky.com/story/the-duke-of-edinburgh-prince-philip-has-died-12270325

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Well that means life is going to come to a standstill over the weekend.

RIP.

 

[Robert]

Just heard on BBC radio.

Poor Elizabeth. They were married for over 70 years and he was her rock.

I don’t mind admitting that I shed a tear.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Always wondered how the nation would cope with the death of the Queen, must admit never really gave much thought to Prince Philip.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

RIP.

The Queen has described Prince Philip as her "constant strength and stay".

Tells a lot about kind of marriage they've had for more than 7 decades.

 

[Varun]

Wow - 99 years old. #Bradman

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Wow - 99 years old. #Bradman

Two months and one day shy of a majestic 100

These last few years the man had his share of health issues.

 

[Bewal Express]

Rip
Had a great innings

 

[Hitman]

RIP!

Just heard of it in the news.

 

[The_KING]

RIP.

I am absolutely devastated for the Queen. She has been through so much recently. First, she had to deal with that Megan and her slave husband make false accusations about the royal family and now she has lost the love of her life, who has been by her side for over 70 years.

May she have the strength to overcome this tragedy. God bless Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

 

[Manunited18]

Had a Great innings, was a absolute rock for the Queen.

 

[Manunited18]

Can see the Queen relinquishing the throne.

 

[Technics 1210]

Well at least the news cycle will be different for a week or so.

He was the only man who by law had to walk behind a woman.

 

[Last Monetarist]

As per reports, Prince Philip will lie in rest at Windsor Castle in line with his wishes following his funeral which will be at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The College of Arms has confirmed the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will not be a state funeral and the public has been asked not to attempt to attend any of the funeral events due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

 

[Last Monetarist]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My condolences on the demise of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Britain has lost a wise elder who was imbued with a unique spirit of public service. His role in promoting Pakistan-UK relations will always be remembered.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1380520014332239875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Robert]

Can see the Queen relinquishing the throne.

She has handed a lot of duties to Charles already.

May well become the Queen Mother and we will have Charles III, though I think he wants to be crowned as William V.

I think she will continue to Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.

 

[MenInG]

US president Joe Biden sends 'deepest condolences' to the Queen, Royal Family and everyone in UK on death of Prince Philip

A statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reads:

"On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and all the people of the United Kingdom on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

"Over the course of his 99-year life, he saw our world change dramatically and repeatedly. From his service during World War II, to his 73 years alongside the Queen, and his entire life in the public eye — Prince Philip gladly dedicated himself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and to his family.

"The impact of his decades of devoted public service is evident in the worthy causes he lifted up as patron, in the environmental efforts he championed, in the members of the Armed Forces that he supported, in the young people he inspired, and so much more. His legacy will live on not only through his family, but in all the charitable endeavors he shaped.

"Jill and I are keeping the Queen and to Prince Philip's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in our hearts during this time."

 

[Tubs]

Never have been a fan of the Royal Family, especially Phillip himself. However, he was simply a product of his time, and was quite the character. Can't say I'm profoundly saddened, but it certainly is a rather significant moment in recent British history. Thoughts are with the family, though I don't think that will bring them much solace.

 

[MenInG]

Prince Philip will have 'very simple and appropriate' funeral service

It is the Queen's wishes that the Duke of Edinburgh has a "very simple and appropriate" service, according to royal commentator Alastair Bruce.

The funeral plans are yet to be announced by the Palace but it is expected they will be fairly low-key due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"The duke's death today comes at the centre of this huge worldwide pandemic which has claimed millions of lives. It is therefore in some perspective that we must mark the passing of someone who was two months short of completing his 100th year," Mr Bruce said.

"And yet so many people, much younger are at this moment facing danger and facing mortality."

 

[DeadlyVenom]

RIP. He served his nation with dignity and commanded great respect for his charitable activities and sense of duty.

 

[IMMY69]

RIP Prince Philip.

So close to receiving the letter.

I wonder if it would have been hand delivered?

 

[The_KING]

On Twitter, the usual suspects are celebrating his death. The same people who cry about racism are some of the most hate filled individuals. Absolutely disgusting!

 

[James]

Rest in Peace and condolences to his family.

 

[Robert]

He took up arms against Nazi Germany and risked his life to help bring that darkest of evil to an end.

He inspired literally millions of you g people in 144 countries with his Awards Scheme, teaching them self-discipline, teamwork and service to others. One of them is my wife.

 

[Uzi]

He took up arms against Nazi Germany and risked his life to help bring that darkest of evil to an end.

He inspired literally millions of you g people in 144 countries with his Awards Scheme, teaching them self-discipline, teamwork and service to others. One of them is my wife.

Yes, I did the DofE award at school and probably many on this forum did too.

 

[CricketCartoons]

He took up arms against Nazi Germany and risked his life to help bring that darkest of evil to an end.

He inspired literally millions of you g people in 144 countries with his Awards Scheme, teaching them self-discipline, teamwork and service to others. One of them is my wife.

Sounds like a great man. Till this day I was not aware that the Queen still had her husband.

 

[MenInG]

Time and place.

This is not the thread to vilify the dead.

 

[OMB]

Harry and Meghan post tribute to Prince Philip on their website

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have paid tribute to Prince Philip with a short statement on the website of their Archewell organisation.

"In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021," the message reads.

"Thank you for your service... you will be greatly missed."

The Duke of Edinburgh's death comes just a month after Prince Harry and Meghan's revelations about their time as working royals were revealed in an explosive TV interview.

Speaking to Oprah Winfrey, they accused the royal family of racism and the institution of failing to support a suicidal Meghan.

If the couple do attend the Duke's funeral, it will be the first time they have come face-to-face with Prince William and Prince Charles since then.

Funeral arrangements for Philip, who died on Friday morning at the age of 99, have yet to be confirmed, but it is likely Harry will be among the small number of mourners.

https://news.sky.com/story/harry-and-meghan-post-tribute-to-prince-philip-on-their-website-12270687

 

[ElRaja]

RIP to the duke.

 

[Markhor]

RIP.

I don't wish to sound hypocritical by now waxing lyrical about Prince Philip. He did not always conduct himself with dignity or respect. Nor do I hold great respect for the Royal Family and how they've conducted themselves over the years.

However as [MENTION=146370]Tubs[/MENTION] mentioned, Philip was a product of his time and for a marriage of 70 odd years to end is always sad. Sympathies with the family.

 

[Varun]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

Wasnt Philip just random person who happened to marry queen

 

[IMMY69]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

Bloodline.

 

[Bi_Jamalo]

Wasnt Philip just random person who happened to marry queen

Not random by any stretch of imagination. He was born with Blue blood and had a carefully crafted life full of privileges. Reading about his ignorant (and somewhat) racist comments over the years, i dont rate him very highly as a person.

Still a sad day for the royal family and the Queen.

 

[Yossarian]

Wasnt Philip just random person who happened to marry queen

Prince Philip's mother was raised as an English princess. She was the daughter of Princess Victoria of Hess and by Rhine and Prince Louis of Battenberg, and the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

 

[MenInG]

Time and place.

This is not the thread to vilify the dead.

One more reminder.

 

[Yossarian]

Prince Philip's mother was raised as an English princess. She was the daughter of Princess Victoria of Hess and by Rhine and Prince Louis of Battenberg, and the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Additionally,

Prince Philip's father was Prince Andrew, a son of King George I of Greece, and Princess Alice.

 

[marlonbrowndo]

RIP.

I don't wish to sound hypocritical by now waxing lyrical about Prince Philip. He did not always conduct himself with dignity or respect. Nor do I hold great respect for the Royal Family and how they've conducted themselves over the years.

However as [MENTION=146370]Tubs[/MENTION] mentioned, Philip was a product of his time and for a marriage of 70 odd years to end is always sad. Sympathies with the family.

These are my thoughts on the matter

 

[dildilpak]

RIP.

I don't wish to sound hypocritical by now waxing lyrical about Prince Philip. He did not always conduct himself with dignity or respect. Nor do I hold great respect for the Royal Family and how they've conducted themselves over the years.

However as [MENTION=146370]Tubs[/MENTION] mentioned, Philip was a product of his time and for a marriage of 70 odd years to end is always sad. Sympathies with the family.

Hear hear! I have no respect for any monarchy either (think they are a dinosaur institution & a drain on public resources), but sympathies to the family for their personal loss.

 

[IMMY69]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

Apologies, I didn't read your question properly.

Best explanation:-

Quote
The reason comes from a quirk of British parliamentary law that decrees that a man married to a reigning queen is referred to as a “prince consort” rather than king. In British royalty, the only way to become king is to inherit the title. The situation is different for women.
Unquote

 

[Zaz]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

He would outrank her as the king Hence why someone can never be made King to the serving Royal Queen

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

RIP. Heartbreaking for the Queen.
To lose a partner for life, that too in 70 years of marriage is incredibly tough.
Condolences to the family.

 

[dildilpak]

He would outrank her as the king Hence why someone can never be made King to the serving Royal Queen

Is a King higher rank than a Queen - especially if somebody is Queen in her own right?

 

[Savak]

This is a very good example of a marriage of a couple who inspite of their differences and challenges, made compromises, made the relationship work for over 70 years. That's one heck of a commitment

 

[Robert]

Why was Elizabeth made Queen but Philip not made King? Who decides this?

Elizabeth is the eldest child of the previous George VI.

Phillip was a minor nobleman in comparison, a Prince of Greece and Denmark, and not of the direct Hanover / Saxe-Coburg-Gotha / Windsor line.

 

[Robert]

Is a King higher rank than a Queen - especially if somebody is Queen in her own right?

There is one Sovereign with a role under the Constitution.. A Sovereign King can have a Queen - the last one was King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother) but a Sovereign Queen’s husband cannot hold the rank of King, perhaps because he would be tempted to usurp.

 

[MenInG]

The sporting world has been paying tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99.

Periods of silence were held before football matches, including Fulham's Premier League match against Wolves and England women's friendly in France.

A two-minute silence was held at Aintree and during county cricket fixtures earlier on Friday.

Flags were flown at half-mast at a number of venues, including Wembley and all nine county cricket grounds.

There will be a minute's silence before all Premier League matches this weekend and players will wear black armbands. All Scottish Professional Football League clubs will also observe a minute's silence this weekend.

Buckingham Palace said the Duke of Edinburgh had "passed away peacefully" at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.

The Duke was an honorary member of the Jockey Club and a former president of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

The Grand National will go ahead at Aintree on Saturday, with a two-minute silence to be held at the course.

The Football Association said it had sent its "deepest condolences" to the Queen and the Duke of Cambridge, the FA's president.

Prince Philip was FA president from 1955-57, and accompanied the Queen to Wembley when England won the World Cup in 1966.

Northern Ireland's Women's Euro 2022 play-off first leg against Ukraine in Kovalivka went ahead as planned, with the visitors winning 2-1.

A minute's silence was also held before Wales' 3-0 friendly defeat against Canada.

The English Football League said there will be a two-minute silence before each fixture this weekend and players, coaches and match officials will wear black armbands.

The Rugby Football League paid tribute to the Duke, stating: "As a sport, we will stand in tribute and reflection at our Challenge Cup matches this weekend to mark the life of the Duke of Edinburgh, whose life was a model of dedication to public service."

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho, who was told of the Duke's death during a news conference, also expressed his condolences.

"I have the utmost respect for the royal family," the Portuguese said.

"I believe that it is not just this country that is going to be sharing these feelings, because I'm not English and I know that many like myself, we have the utmost respect."

A number of football clubs also paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, as did the Lawn Tennis Association.

The All England Lawn Tennis Club said: "We were honoured to welcome the Duke to the Championships, Wimbledon, on six occasions, most recently in 1977 during the Centenary Championships.

"His Royal Highness also graciously accepted the invitation to present the gentlemen's singles trophy on Centre Court to Lew Hoad in 1957 and Neale Fraser in 1960.

"The Duke's commitment to a life of service which lasted more than six decades is an extraordinary legacy. We hope that during this time of sadness, Her Majesty will take comfort in the high esteem and deep respect in which the Duke was held."

British Rowing athletes will wear black ribbons at the ongoing European Championships, while there was a minute's silence at Friday night's session at the British Para-swimming International Meet in Sheffield.

Sir Hugh Robertson, chair of the British Olympic Association, of which the Princess Royal - the Duke's daughter - is president, said it was with "great sadness" that the "British Olympic family" learned of his passing.

"I would like to offer our sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family, and especially to our President HRH The Princess Royal," said Sir Hugh.

"The thoughts of the nation are with them all at this time."

BBC

 

[IMMY69]

Elizabeth is the eldest child of the previous George VI.

Phillip was a minor nobleman in comparison, a Prince of Greece and Denmark, and not of the direct Hanover / Saxe-Coburg-Gotha / Windsor line.

I think he meant why is it that Camilla or Kate will be queen but Philip was made a prince and not King.

 

[Giannis]

This is a very good example of a marriage of a couple who inspite of their differences and challenges, made compromises, made the relationship work for over 70 years. That's one heck of a commitment

Most of the elites have an open marriage, they only stay together for PR

 

[Robert]

I think he meant why is it that Camilla or Kate will be queen but Philip was made a prince and not King.

Answered that in post 46.

 

[MenInG]

Plans for Duke of Edinburgh's funeral expected over weekend

Details of Prince Philip's funeral are expected to be released this weekend after his death yesterday at the age of 99.

Buckingham Palace announced the Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, leaving the Queen and the Royal Family "mourning his loss".

Philip's funeral is expected to take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor, but lockdown restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic will impact that.

Under the current rules, services can only be attended by a maximum of 30 people.

Helping to draw up the details of the occasion himself, the duke was known to have wanted a minimum of fuss at his funeral.

It has long been known that it will be the Queen who has the final say over the plans to lay to rest her husband of 73 years.

 

[MenInG]

The United Kingdom is in mourning today at the loss of their beloved Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was 99 years old, two months before he would have turned 100. He was married to the Queen for 74 years.

Throughout their marriage, he was a tower of strength for her, through personal tragedy and triumph, as a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather.


The Duke of Edinburgh was a naval officer to the core. As a child he was evacuated from Greece along with the rest of the Greek Royal Family on a destroyer of the British Navy. He joined the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth as a teenager, and it was there he first properly met the then 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth in 1939. They were married in 1947.

During the Second World War he had served on warships with distinction, being Mentioned in Dispatches for bravery. His naval career blossomed after the War, till he got his first command of the warship Magpie in 1950. His active naval career came to an end in 1952 when Elizabeth became the Queen at the death of her father but his love and attachment for the Navy continued throughout his life.

Philip was an avid sportsman. He received a yacht as a wedding gift because of his love of sailing. He went on to win a major trophy at the challenging Cowes Week. He played polo regularly and was also a keen cricketer.

The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen visited Pakistan twice, first in 1961 and again in 1997 on Pakistan's 50th Independence Anniversary. The first visit lasted two weeks and the second just under a week, during which they toured the entire country and met people of every background, particularly students and the youth. The Prince, being the Duke of Edinburgh (in Scotland) was particularly fascinated by bag-pipers he saw at a performance of military bands during his 1961 visit to Pakistan and promptly founded a bag-piping trophy for the Pakistan Army. His relationship with Pakistan was strong and he remained a Patron, a pro-Patron, and Patron in Chief of the UK-Pakistan Society over 63 years.

Prince Philip loved nature and was one of the earliest champions of conservation and preservation of nature. He helped form the World Wildlife Fund, of which he remained President for 20 years. When his successor was to be selected, he personally chose a most prominent Pakistani businessman, educationist and conservationist Syed Babar Ali.

The Duke was a prominent supporter of scores of charities and welfare activities throughout the world. One that stands out particularly is the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program. He set this up in 1956. Today it is active in about a hundred and thirty countries. Mr Muhammad Ali Rangoonwala brought it to Pakistan in 1987 and scores of young Pakistanis have benefited from it with participation in events in a couple of dozen countries. This programme is designed to "equip and empower young people from all communities to build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to make the most out of life".

Prince Philip leaves the world with this noble message for the youth of Pakistan and of the world, a message he has actively worked to support for over 64 years.

Lord Sarfraz is a British-Pakistani Member of the House of Lords

 

[MenInG]

Pictures of the Duke visiting Pakistan in Feb 1959 where he was hosted by the Governor of West Pakistan - Janab Akhter Husain

 

[Firebat]

Prince Philip: Funeral to take place on 17 April

The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place next Saturday at 15:00 BST at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The arrangements, which "celebrate" a life of service and "very much" reflect the duke's wishes, have been adapted in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Duke of Sussex will fly in from his home in the US to join other members of the Royal Family at the ceremony.

Earlier, royal gun salutes across the UK and at sea marked the duke's death.

There will be eight days of national mourning ahead of the televised funeral, which will be a ceremonial royal funeral rather than a state funeral.

Prince Philip will also not lie in state - where members of the public would have been able to view his coffin.

A spokesman for the Palace said: "Whilst this is a time of sadness and mourning the coming days will be an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life."

Members of the Royal Family have visited the Queen at Windsor Castle following the duke's death on Friday.

The Countess of Wessex said "the Queen has been amazing" as she left the castle with the Earl of Wessex on Saturday.

The Duke of York also visited on Saturday, while the Prince of Wales travelled there on Friday afternoon.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56702886

 

[Mamoon]

This is a very good example of a marriage of a couple who inspite of their differences and challenges, made compromises, made the relationship work for over 70 years. That's one heck of a commitment

Most people would make their marriage work for 70 years if they were married to the Queen.

My point is you cannot superimpose or project their relationship - the compromises, the differences and challenges to regular people.

Regular people cannot relate to them and thus have nothing to learn from them. The subcontinent is full of married couples that have been together for 50+ years.

It is not that big of a deal and I am not sure why Pakistanis of all people are surprised at this. Any adult Pakistani whose grandparents are still alive are probably married for 50+ years.

 

[Giannis]

I don't know the man but gutted he missed on his 100th birthday. Not many get that close.

 

[sweep_shot]

Prince Philip: PM will not attend the duke's funeral, No 10 says

Boris Johnson will not attend the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral next Saturday in order to allow "as many family members as possible" to go amid coronavirus restrictions, No 10 has said.

Only 30 people - expected to be the duke's children, grandchildren and other close family - can attend the funeral at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

The public has been asked to stay away.

The Prince of Wales paid tribute to his "dear papa" on Saturday, saying he will be missed "enormously".

Speaking from his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire, Prince Charles said his late father was a "very special person who... above all else would have been amazed by the reaction and the touching things that have been said about him".

The prince said he and his family were "deeply grateful" for this, adding: "It will sustain us in this particular loss and at this particularly sad time."

The duke died at Windsor Castle on Friday, aged 99.

A remembrance service will be held for him at Canterbury Cathedral later this morning.

Funeral arrangements for next weekend, which Buckingham Palace said "very much" reflect Prince Philip's wishes, have been adapted in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The televised service will be a ceremonial event rather than a large state affair usually associated with the death of a monarch.

A No 10 spokesman said: "As a result of the coronavirus regulations, only 30 people can attend the funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

"The prime minister has throughout wanted to act in accordance with what is best for the royal household, and so to allow for as many family members as possible will not be attending the funeral on Saturday."

Among Royal Family members to attend the ceremony will be the Duke of Sussex, who will fly from his Californian home to the UK.

His wife the Duchess of Sussex, who is pregnant with their second child, has been advised by her doctor not to travel, Buckingham Palace said.

On the day of the funeral, a national minute's silence will be held at 15:00 BST.

Prince Philip's coffin will be transported from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel in a specially-modified Land Rover he helped to design.

Members of the Royal Family, including the Prince of Wales, will walk behind the coffin, and the Queen will travel separately to the chapel.

Guests will socially distance and wear face coverings in line with coronavirus restrictions.

Military guns will fire during the procession, which will take eight minutes, and the curfew bell will toll.

Eight pallbearers will carry the coffin, draped with duke's standard, with a wreath and the duke's naval cap and sword on top, up the west steps into the chapel. It will be greeted by the Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

These 10 people are not included in the number of attendees allowed.

A guest list will be released on Thursday.

Prince Charles paid tribute to his father on Saturday, saying the duke had given the "most remarkable, devoted service" to the Queen, the Royal Family, the country, and the Commonwealth over the last 70 years.

Members of the Royal Family visited the Queen at Windsor Castle following the duke's death.

The Countess of Wessex said "the Queen has been amazing" as she left the castle with the Earl of Wessex.

The Duke of York also visited on Saturday, while the Prince of Wales travelled there on Friday afternoon.

In tribute to the duke, saluting batteries each fired 41 rounds on Saturday in cities including London, Edinburgh and Cardiff, and at Hillsborough Castle in County Down. Guns were also fired in Gibraltar.

There will be eight days of national mourning - to end on 17 April - ahead of the funeral.

Prince Philip will not lie in state - where members of the public would have been able to view his coffin.

His coffin will instead lay at rest in the private chapel at Windsor Castle and will be draped with the duke's personal standard with a wreath of flowers on top.

The Royal Family will observe two weeks of mourning, although royal engagements will continue where appropriate.

A spokesman for the Palace said: "Whilst this is a time of sadness and mourning the coming days will be an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life."

Under earlier arrangements for the days after the duke's death, codenamed Forth Bridge, thousands of people would have been expected to gather in London and Windsor, with some even camping out to get a vantage point to watch the military procession.

On the Royal Family website, members of the public are asked to consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes in memory of the duke. An online book of condolence is also available for the public to post their personal tributes.

All UK government buildings have been told to fly official flags at half-mast in tribute to the duke until 08:00 on the day after the duke's funeral.

The Duke of Cambridge has withdrawn from giving a speech at the Bafta Awards ceremony on Sunday night, Kensington Palace said. His grandfather was Bafta's first president.

Meanwhile, the Football League has announced that matches scheduled to begin at the same time as Prince Philip's funeral will be rearranged "as a mark of respect".

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56706408.

 

[MenInG]

Prince Harry is planning to attend his grandfather's funeral - and government guidance suggests it is within lockdown rules for him to fly in from the US.

Some had questioned whether an exception would be made for the Duke of Sussex to fly to the UK to pay his respects to Prince Philip, but there is a loophole allowing international guests to keep within England's current restrictions.

His wife Meghan will not be attending following medical advice due to her pregnancy, although it is understood she made every effort to join her husband.

According to guidance on the government website, those arriving from another country will have to self-isolate for 10 days.

This means they will have to stay at home for the duration.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

While there the non-stop coverage of the Duke's death on all major British TV channels is getting a bit too much for me, it is evident that the royal family still command considerable public support and the overall institution is still quite strong. However, it seems like a lot of the respect that is commanded is solely down to the high esteem that her Majesty is held in and it's quite likely that that the monarchy will be reformed.

The vast majority of us haven't lived through the succession of a new monarch and due to the length of her majesty reign, the most ardent of loyalists and unionists have only ever sworn loyalty to her. I wonder if this will waver slightly ( especially among the younger generations) when ultimately Charles or William take over.

Some commentators are speculating that the level of coverage given to Prince Philip is perhaps a test case for how the British establishment will manage the death of her majesty and whether the British people have enough of an appetite for the royals to stomach constant royal coverage. I think they do for now....but what happens after her majesty passes is quite unclear.

 

[bones]

While there the non-stop coverage of the Duke's death on all major British TV channels is getting a bit too much for me.

Not just you, everyone I know is fed up as well. It was the same when Diana died all those years ago, the news channels just rambled on and on for what seemed like weeks about it.

We have other members on this forum who feel that we should trust MSM like a holy book when they are the ones who've decided to feed the public this news.

 

[Robert]

While there the non-stop coverage of the Duke's death on all major British TV channels is getting a bit too much for me, it is evident that the royal family still command considerable public support and the overall institution is still quite strong. However, it seems like a lot of the respect that is commanded is solely down to the high esteem that her Majesty is held in and it's quite likely that that the monarchy will be reformed.

The vast majority of us haven't lived through the succession of a new monarch and due to the length of her majesty reign, the most ardent of loyalists and unionists have only ever sworn loyalty to her. I wonder if this will waver slightly ( especially among the younger generations) when ultimately Charles or William take over.

Some commentators are speculating that the level of coverage given to Prince Philip is perhaps a test case for how the British establishment will manage the death of her majesty and whether the British people have enough of an appetite for the royals to stomach constant royal coverage. I think they do for now....but what happens after her majesty passes is quite unclear.

I think Charles will makes some changes. He will have a clear stance on the environment, for example.

Which in turn will start questions about the role of the monarch in a constitutional monarchy, and voices calling for democracy will get louder.

 

[Firebat]

We've lost the 'grandfather of the nation', UK's Prince Andrew says

LONDON (Reuters) -The death of Britain’s Prince Philip has deprived the nation of its grandfather and left a huge void for his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth, the couple’s second son said on Sunday.

Prince Andrew described Philip as a “remarkable man” after he left a private service in Windsor, where his father died on Friday at the age of 99.

“It’s a great loss,” he said. “I think the way I would put it is we’ve lost almost the grandfather of the nation.”

He said the family was rallying around his 94-year-old mother, adding she was stoical in the face of a loss that she had described as “having left a huge void in her life”.

Andrew has rarely been seen in public since he stepped down from official duties in 2019 over the controversy surrounding his association with the disgraced late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Prayers were said for Philip at the private service in All Saints Chapel in Windsor Great Park west of London, echoing church services across the country.

At a service at Canterbury Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury prayed for those who found that the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, as Philip was officially known, had left a “very great gap” in their lives.

As part of eight days of national mourning, people gathered outside Windsor Castle and other royal palaces to leave flowers, while religious and political leaders expressed support for the queen, the world’s oldest and longest-reigning monarch.

A note attached to a Royal Navy peak cap left amongst flowers at Windsor, a tribute to Philip’s service in the navy, read: “God bless you Sir, you were an example to us all.”

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...e-nation-uks-prince-andrew-says-idUSKBN2BY0C5

 

[James]

While there the non-stop coverage of the Duke's death on all major British TV channels is getting a bit too much for me, it is evident that the royal family still command considerable public support and the overall institution is still quite strong. However, it seems like a lot of the respect that is commanded is solely down to the high esteem that her Majesty is held in and it's quite likely that that the monarchy will be reformed.

The vast majority of us haven't lived through the succession of a new monarch and due to the length of her majesty reign, the most ardent of loyalists and unionists have only ever sworn loyalty to her. I wonder if this will waver slightly ( especially among the younger generations) when ultimately Charles or William take over.

Some commentators are speculating that the level of coverage given to Prince Philip is perhaps a test case for how the British establishment will manage the death of her majesty and whether the British people have enough of an appetite for the royals to stomach constant royal coverage. I think they do for now....but what happens after her majesty passes is quite unclear.

Good analysis.

I agree that the Queen is extremely popular in the UK and commands enormous respect at large. It will be a hugely significant moment in British history when she passes away. But the public opinion of the Royal Family and the idea of a Monarchy more generally — though still overall positive — is potentially more mixed.

It’s possible that one of the Royal Family members who are currently alive (such as one of the children, like George or Charlotte) could be the last British Monarch.

 

[James]

I think Charles will makes some changes. He will have a clear stance on the environment, for example.

Which in turn will start questions about the role of the monarch in a constitutional monarchy, and voices calling for democracy will get louder.

Yes.
We could potentially see a scenario under Charles, and then William, where the membership of the official, publicly subsidised Royal Family (those whom carry titles) will get very small.

The back end of the 21st century, or the 22nd century — by which time we here will all be dead — could see the advent of a UK President. Or an English President?

 

[Robert]

Yes.
We could potentially see a scenario under Charles, and then William, where the membership of the official, publicly subsidised Royal Family (those whom carry titles) will get very small.

The back end of the 21st century, or the 22nd century — by which time we here will all be dead — could see the advent of a UK President. Or an English President?

Interesting point as Scotland will have walked and joined the EU while Ireland will have reunified.

 

[MenInG]

The Duke of Edinburgh's four children will walk alongside his coffin at his funeral on Saturday.

Princes Charles, Andrew, Edward and Princess Anne, as well as grandsons Princes William and Harry, will walk alongside a modified Land Rover hearse to St George's Chapel in Windsor.

The guest list for the service includes 30 people, with three German relatives.

Those attending will be in morning coats with medals, or day dress, but not wear military uniform.

The congregation will put on masks and socially distance in line with Covid lockdown rules, with the Queen seated alone.

The details of Prince Philip's ceremonial royal funeral at the chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle at 15:00 BST were released by Buckingham Palace.

Prince Philip funeral: What are the plans and timings?An extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life

A Palace spokesman said the plans have been modified to take into account current public health guidelines, but the ceremonial aspects of the day and the service remain in line with the duke's wishes.

He said the service will be a reflection of Prince Philip's military affiliations and personal elements of his life.

The other guests include the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge, all of the duke's grandchildren and their spouses, the children of the Queen's sister Princess Margaret, and Bernhard, the Hereditary Prince of Baden; Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse; and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

The Countess Mountbatten of Burma, previously known as Lady Romsey and later Lady Brabourne, who was Philip's carriage driving partner and one of his closest friends will also be in attendance.

The 67-year-old countess is the wife of Earl Mountbatten, Norton Knatchbull - the grandson of Prince Philip's beloved uncle the 1st Earl Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA in 1979.

Buckingham Palace said the Queen faced "some very difficult" decisions in selecting the guests permitted under Covid rules, from plans for a 800-strong congregation, adding she wanted all branches of the duke's family to be represented.

 

[MenInG]

The Duke of Edinburgh's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen, service to the nation and "courage", will be celebrated at his funeral later.

Prince Philip's association with the Royal Navy and love of the sea will be a focus of the Windsor Castle ceremony.

But no sermon will be delivered, in line with his wishes.

More than 730 members of the armed forces are taking part in the event, but there is a limit of 30 mourners at St George's Chapel, under Covid rules.

The ceremonial royal funeral will be broadcast on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 12:30 BST. The service itself will start after a national minute's silence at 15:00.

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April, aged 99.

His body is now resting in the private chapel at Windsor Castle before being moved to the State Entrance.

His coffin will be placed on a modified Land Rover that the duke himself helped to design, and carried in a procession the short distance to St George's Chapel.

The funeral service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with the Archbishop of Canterbury pronouncing the blessing.

The Order of Service, released by Buckingham Palace, says the Dean of Windsor will pay tribute to Prince Philip's "kindness, humour and humanity" and the "many ways in which his long life has been a blessing to us".

"We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our Queen, by his service to the nation and the Commonwealth, by his courage, fortitude and faith," he will say during his bidding.

Buckingham Palace said the funeral plans had been modified to take into account public health guidelines.

The funeral will take place entirely within the grounds of the castle and the public have been asked not to gather there or at other royal residences.

The congregation will put on masks and socially distance in line with Covid lockdown rules, with the Queen seated alone.

But the ceremonial aspects of the day and the service remain in line with Prince Philip's wishes and will reflect his military affiliations and personal elements of his life.

The music will include the 1860 hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save, by William Whiting, which is associated with seafarers and the maritime armed services.

Ahead of the funeral, the Queen shared a favourite photograph of herself with the Duke of Edinburgh, showing the couple in Aberdeenshire.

Taken by the Countess of Wessex in 2003, the picture shows the couple relaxing on a picnic rug on the grass at the Coyles of Muick beauty spot, near the Queen's private estate of Balmoral.

The 30 guests at the funeral will wear morning coats with medals, or day dress, but not military uniform.

The Queen and duke's four children - the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex and - as well as their eight grandchildren - will be in attendance, but none of their young great-grandchildren.

Spouses of the children and grandchildren will join the congregation, including two who have married into the family in recent years - Jack Brooksbank and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, husbands of Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice.

But the Duke of Sussex's wife, the Duchess of Sussex, is heavily pregnant and was advised by her doctors not to fly in from the US.

The other mourners include the children of the Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, and three of Prince Philip's German relatives - Bernhard, the Hereditary Prince of Baden; Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse; and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

As final preparations were put in place at Windsor, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor gathered to view flowers left by the public and national leaders outside the chapel.

On Saturday, representatives from military units with a special relationship to the duke will be positioned in the castle's Quadrangle, with music provided by the Band of Royal Marines Commando Training Centre, the Band of the Scots Guards and the Combined Bands of the Royal Air Force.

The funeral procession from the castle to the chapel will be headed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, the Major General's party, and military service chiefs.

Nine members of the Royal Family will walk behind the coffin, with Princess Anne and Prince Charles in the front row, followed by Prince Edward and Prince Andrew.

In the third row, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry will be either side of their cousin Peter Philips. Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and the Earl of Snowdon will be in the next row, trailed by members of the duke's household staff.

The Queen will travel with a lady-in-waiting in the state Bentley at the end of the procession.

When the procession arrives at St George's Chapel, a Royal Marines bearer party will carry the coffin into the service.

And buglers of the Royal Marines will sound Action Stations - a signal that all hands should be ready for battle - as the coffin is lowered into the royal vault at the end of the service.

A reduced choir of four singers will feature but the congregation will follow Covid restrictions and not sing.

A ceremonial gun fire at nine locations across the UK, and in Gibraltar, will mark the start and end of the national minute's silence.

Heathrow Airport said no planes would land or take off for six minutes to coincide with the silence.

Meanwhile, all major sporting events have been rescheduled to avoid a clash with the funeral.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56779068

 

[MenInG]

The funeral of Prince Philip is taking place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

His "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen, service to the nation and "courage", is being celebrated at his funeral

The Duke of Edinburgh's long life has been a blessing, the Dean of Windsor says

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April, aged 99

Members of the royal family walk behind the coffin as it is taken into the chapel

The service follows a minute's silence across the nation

The armed forces line the quadrangle of Windsor Castle ahead of the funeral, while military bands play

The duke's coffin has been brought to the castle in a specially modified Land Rover he helped design

Some members of the public have been in Windsor to pay tribute to the duke but the area has largely been quiet due to restrictions

 

[Robert]

A moving funeral.

I loved the trumpeters in the Chapel.

 

[Bigboii]

Pictures of the Duke visiting Pakistan in Feb 1959 where he was hosted by the Governor of West Pakistan - Janab Akhter Husain

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Old Pakistanis had severe complexes against thier British counterparts

Can see it through Ayub's visit to UK vs the visit to the US

He seemed over awed in the UK unlike the US

 

[MenInG]

The Duke of Edinburgh has been laid to rest in an intimate funeral at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The Dean of Windsor paid tribute to Prince Philip's "kindness, humour and humanity" during the ceremony.

The congregation wore masks and was socially distanced in line with Covid rules, with the Queen seated alone.

The duke's children walked behind his coffin in a funeral procession, followed by a national minute's silence.

More than 730 members of the armed forces took part in the event, but there was a limit of 30 mourners inside St George's Chapel, under coronavirus rules.

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday 9 April, aged 99.

His coffin was carried the short distance to St George's Chapel on a modified Land Rover, which the duke himself helped to design.

The funeral procession was headed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards, the Major General's party, and military service chiefs.

Princess Anne and Prince Charles made up the front row behind the vehicle, followed by Prince Edward and Prince Andrew.

Prince William and Prince Harry walked either side of their cousin Peter Phillips.

The brothers sat on opposite sides of the aisle but were seen chatting together after they left the service.

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence and the Earl of Snowdon also walked behind the coffin, trailed by members of the duke's household staff.

The Queen, 94, travelled with a lady-in-waiting in the state Bentley at the end of the procession.

A ceremonial gun fire at nine locations across the UK and in Gibraltar marked the start and end of the national minute's silence.

No planes landed or took off at Heathrow for six minutes to coincide with the silence and all major sporting events were rescheduled to avoid a clash with the funeral.

The funeral service was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with the Archbishop of Canterbury pronouncing the blessing.

The Dean paid tribute to Prince Philip's "kindness, humour and humanity" and the "many ways in which his long life has been a blessing to us".

"We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty to our Queen, by his service to the nation and the Commonwealth, by his courage, fortitude and faith," he said during his bidding.

The duke's association with the Royal Navy and love of the sea was also a focus of the service but no sermon was delivered, in line with his wishes.

The music included the 1860 hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save, by William Whiting, which is associated with seafarers and the maritime armed services.

There was a reduced choir of four singers but the congregation did not sing, in line with coronavirus restrictions.

Buglers of the Royal Marines sounded Action Stations - a signal that all hands should be ready for battle - as the coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at the end of the service.

Buckingham Palace said the funeral plans had been modified to take into account public health guidelines.

The funeral took place entirely within the grounds of the castle and the public were asked not to gather there or at other royal residences.

But the ceremonial aspects of the day and the service remained in line with Prince Philip's wishes and reflected his military affiliations and personal elements of his life.

Ahead of the funeral, the Queen shared a favourite photograph of herself with her husband in Aberdeenshire.

Taken by the Countess of Wessex in 2003, the picture shows the couple relaxing on a picnic rug on the grass at the Coyles of Muick beauty spot, near the Queen's private estate of Balmoral.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56779068

 

[Robert]

“Action Stations” sounded as they lowered the coffin. Once final joke from the Duke

 

[Saj]

Felt quite sad for the Queen as she was sat there all alone.

Funerals have been extremely tough occasions for everyone during Covid.

 

[Savak]

Feel disgusted by some of the UK tabloids and press. A person has died and is being mourned, burried and all they care about is what people are wearing at the funeral, who is talking to whom, who is walking and talking to each other and who isn't. Crazy much?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Feel disgusted by some of the UK tabloids and press. A person has died and is being mourned, burried and all they care about is what people are wearing at the funeral, who is talking to whom, who is walking and talking to each other and who isn't. Crazy much?

They are a vile bunch of vultures but there is a massive market for this type of news so that's what keeps them going. The way that they pick away at people, especially women is disgusting.

I remember when I used to go to PK, my relatives would think that the British were the pinnacle of journalism and that the press was held to considerably high standards here. They were amazed when I told them that the biggest selling newspaper has a photo of a topless woman on the first page.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

A moving funeral.

I loved the trumpeters in the Chapel.

It was moving at times, a bit cringey at others and overall a bit of a pantomime. I felt very bad for the royal family during it, especially the queen but I imagine that coverage of the funeral and some of the pomp around it will do wonders for tourism.

 

[Robert]

It was moving at times, a bit cringey at others and overall a bit of a pantomime. I felt very bad for the royal family during it, especially the queen but I imagine that coverage of the funeral and some of the pomp around it will do wonders for tourism.

That pic of her all alone.

Poor lady.

 

[James]

The Queen sat alone in a face mask with her head down was a very sad sight.

 

[OMB]

Seen a nextflix documentary, very interesting to watch. Explained all about the Prince and influence of Lord Mountbatten (last viceroy to India) and Philip marriage and the sacrifices both Queen and the prince had to do. It portrayed that Mountbatten convinced an alpha male like Philip to marry the Queen (and he ended up walking 2 steps behind her for the rest of his life). Lot of marital tension and spoke about Philips voyages to various British colonies which were essentially escape tours.

I ended up believing that Queen is made of solid rock to withstand all that pressure. All others royalties have broken apart and they are not even the King or Queen yet. Uneasy lies the head that wears...

 

[The_KING]

Watched the whole event and I was quite emotional throughout. Seeing the Queen sat there all alone made me cry. I can’t think of a more heartbreaking picture.

A thing that annoyed me was that Harry was there. He shouldn’t have been allowed to attend his grandfather’s funeral after criticising his family on live television. Thankfully, his witch wife wasn’t there.