Police officers surrounded Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle today as a high-alert security operation was launched for Prince Philip’s funeral. ‘Thousands’ of well-wishers are expected to descend on the Royal palaces this afternoon to pay their respects as the Duke of Edinburgh‘s funeral takes place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, one officer told MailOnline. Drains … Read more
Prince Philip‘s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to the Queen and his ‘courage, fortitude and faith’ will be put at the heart of his funeral service later today. A reduced group of 30 friends and royal family members are set to gather at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle this afternoon to mark the death of the long-standing … Read more
Royal aides are ‘walking on eggshells’ as they try to navigate the rift between William and Harry, sources say. It emerged on Thursday that the princes would not stand shoulder to shoulder behind their grandfather’s coffin. Instead, they will be either side of their cousin, Peter Phillips. Insiders stressed that the arrangement should not be … Read more
Prince Philip‘s funeral is set to take place on Saturday at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The service is set to begin at 3pm. Here, ahead of the funeral, is the full order of service, as set out by Buckingham Palace: ORDER OF SERVICE All stand. The coffin is removed from the Land Rover … Read more
Royal aides are ‘walking on eggshells’ as they try to navigate the rift between William and Harry, sources say. It emerged on Thursday that the princes would not stand shoulder to shoulder behind their grandfather’s coffin. Instead, they will be either side of their cousin, Peter Phillips. Insiders stressed that the arrangement should not be … Read more
The Royal family tonight praised the ‘unique touches’ Prince Philip planned himself ahead of his funeral, adding on the eve of the service that they ‘reflect his life and work’. Buckingham Palace revealed further details of tomorrow’s ceremony in social media posts this evening, including that soldiers from the Grenadier Guards will be among those … Read more
The Royal family tonight praised the ‘unique touches’ Prince Philip planned himself ahead of his funeral, adding on the eve of the service that they ‘reflect his life and work’. Buckingham Palace revealed further details of tomorrow’s ceremony in social media posts this evening, including that soldiers from the Grenadier Guards will be among those … Read more
The Queen and Prince Philip‘s beloved niece and nephew Lady Sarah Chatto and the Earl of Snowdon will be among the 30 mourners at his funeral on Friday. Lady Sarah, 54, and David Armstrong-Jones, 59, formerly styled as Viscount Linley, are the children of Princess Margaret and her first husband, Lord Snowdon. They will attend … Read more
The Duke of Edinburgh‘s carriage-driving companion – one of his closest confidantes – Countess Mountbatten of Burma will join mourners at Philip’s funeral. Penny Romsey, 67, who is 32 years younger than Philip, remained close to the Duke for years after he took it upon himself in 1994 to teach her carriage driving. For years, … Read more
Charles and Camilla’s tears for Philip: Emotional royal couple are moved as they inspect sea of floral tributes at Marlborough House Gardens where flowers left outside Buckingham Palace by the public have been moved By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 11:10 BST, 15 April 2021 | Updated: 11:23 BST, 15 April 2021 Advertisement Prince Charles … Read more