Grieving Queen could ‘step back more and more’ from more duties after Philip’s death, royal historian fears Sarah Richardson is professor of modern British history at University of Warwick She said that Philip’s passing could be a ‘turning point’ in future of the monarchy Ms Richardson added service on Saturday would have been an ‘ordeal’ … Read more
The Queen left a personal, hand-written message to Prince Philip at his funeral service today as she said an emotional goodbye to her ‘strength and stay’ after their extraordinary 73-year life together. Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed the content of the note, which was placed alongside a wreath including white lilies, small white roses and white freesia, … Read more
The Queen left a personal, hand-written message to Prince Philip at his funeral service today as she said an emotional goodbye to her ‘strength and stay’ after their extraordinary 73-year life together. Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed the content of the note, which was placed alongside a wreath including white lilies, small white roses and white freesia, … Read more
The Queen ‘couldn’t face going in to Prince Philip’s funeral alone’, while Charles had ‘uncontrollable grief in his eyes’ and Harry and William shared a ‘genuine moment of unity’, a body language expert has claimed. Analysing the footage from the Duke of Edinburgh‘s funeral today, held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, Judi James said … Read more
The Queen ‘couldn’t face going in to Prince Philip’s funeral alone’, while Charles had ‘uncontrollable grief in his eyes’ and Harry and William shared a ‘genuine moment of unity’, a body language expert has claimed. Analysing the footage from the Duke of Edinburgh‘s funeral today, held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, Judi James said … Read more
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 performed in front of his … Read more
Prince Philip’s coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at the end of his televised funeral service today. The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin was interred by electric motor beneath the floor of the quire at St George’s Chapel in Windsor as the Dean of Windsor delivered his commendation. While the lowering of the coffin normally takes … Read more
Princess Margaret‘s beloved daughter Sarah Chatto looked emotional she attended Prince Philip’s funeral this afternoon. The Queen‘s only niece, who has remained close to Her Majesty and Prince Philip for many years, joined other members of the royal family on Saturday to mourn the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away last Friday … Read more
Prince Philip’s custom-built Land Rover hearse took centre stage today as it transferred his coffin to St George’s Chapel, accompanied by pallbearers including a Falklands hero’s son. The Duke of Edinburgh has been at the heart of an 18-year scheme to modify the vehicle, making sure it got a military green paint job, while adding … Read more
The Queen‘s first cousins were among just 30 selected guests who were invited to attend Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday afternoon. Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent, who loyally supported the monarch and Philip by carrying out royal duties over the decades, mourned the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh at his … Read more