DAN WOOTTON on Prince Philip’s funeral: Damn these ludicrous and cruel Covid rules

It’s not how I hoped the Queen would emerge in public for the first time since the death of her beloved husband. Obviously frail, with her shoulders slumped in deep grief, she walked into the chapel near her home at Windsor Castle bereft and seemingly completely alone. All week we’ve been hearing how the indomitable … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: Andrew sits closest to Queen after sparking uniform controversy

Prince Andrew was seated closest to his tearful mother at Prince Philip’s funeral today – which he attended in a black morning suit after the Queen denied his demand to wear an Admiral’s uniform. The monarch took control earlier this week and decreed that none of the royal guests would be in military dress after her middle … Read more

Queen’s first cousins arrive to mourn the loss of Prince Philip

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, arrived to mourn the loss of the Duke of … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: Queen looks upset as she sits alone due to Covid restrictions

The Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel today as Covid regulations forced her to be separated from her family and wear a mask.  The 94-year-old monarch cut a figure of silent dignity as she watched on as her beloved husband of 73 years was laid to rest.  Following strict social distancing rules during the pandemic, … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: Mourners across UK observe a minute’s silence for Duke of Edinburgh

Britons fell silent this afternoon to remember the life of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral service at St George’s Chapel. Members of the duke’s close family, including Prince Charles and his sons the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge, stood at the bottom of the steps to the chapel in the grounds of … Read more

Brave Queen looks upset as she is supported by her loyal lady-in-waiting

The Queen wiped her eyes as she accompanied Prince Philip‘s coffin on its final journey from Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel today – where she will have to sit alone during the service due to Covid rules.  The 94-year-old monarch arrived as the national anthem played and the royal Bentley stopped next to her … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: ITV’s Tom Bradby and BBC’s Huw Edwards head-to-head in battle of broadcasters

Millions are tuning in to watch Prince Philip‘s funeral as the BBC‘s Huw Edwards goes head-to-head with ITV’s Tom Bradby in today’s coverage. Mourners have begun to gather at Windsor Castle where the Queen will today say her final farewell to her ‘strength and stay’ Prince Philip – despite the Government and police urging the public … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: Andrew arrives in suit after Queen ruled NO royal to wear a uniform

Prince Andrew arrives in Windsor for Philip’s funeral in a suit after Queen refused his demand to wear a full admiral’s outfit and ruled NO royal should wear a uniform The monarch decreed that none of the royal guests would be in military dress  The funeral is the most visible the Duke of York has … Read more

Prince Philip funeral: Kate Middleton and William leave Kensington Palace for St George’s Chapel

The Duchess of Cambridge was the picture of dignified grace in Her Majesty’s jewels as she departed Kensington Palace today.  Kate Middleton, 39, who enjoyed a good relationship with her husband’s grandfather, was photographed leaving for St George’s Chapel in the back of a car.  The mother-of-three wore the Queen’s pearls paired with drop pearl … Read more

Tom Bradby and Huw Edwards go head-to-head in battle of the broadcasters

Tom Bradby and Huw Edwards go head-to-head in battle of the broadcasters: Millions tune in to watch and ITV’s coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral  Mourners have begun to gather at Windsor Castle where the Queen will today say farewell to her Prince Philip For those watching the coverage from home, the BBC launched it’s six … Read more