On a day of meticulous planning, it was the one and only off-the-cuff decision. And it turned out to be a masterstroke. As the limousines drew up to take mourners from the Galilee porch of St George’s Chapel back to Windsor Castle‘s private quarters, Prince Charles used the briefest of gestures to send them, empty … Read more
This is the touching moment a trio of second world war aircraft performed a missing man tribute to Prince Philip on the day of his funeral. Stunning images show a squadron of de Havilland Tiger Moths pass over York Minster amid clear blue skies as the nation mourned the death of its longest serving royal … Read more
William and Harry’s reunion following Prince Philip‘s funeral ‘would have truly warmed Diana’s heart,’ a royal biographer has claimed. The estranged brothers spoke to each other after leaving their grandfather Philip’s funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday. Harry was initially seen speaking to his sister-in-law Kate Middleton but she then appeared to … Read more
Commemorative £5 coins could be issued to fund a statue of Prince Philip or even new Royal Yacht Britannia under Treasury plans. Ministers are said to be considering minting the ‘crowns’ following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away aged 99 at Windsor Castle last week. The money raised could then be used … Read more
Commemorative £5 coins could be issued to fund a statue of Prince Philip or even new Royal Yacht Britannia under Treasury plans. Ministers are said to be considering minting the ‘crowns’ following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh who passed away aged 99 at Windsor Castle last week. The money raised could then be used … Read more
How the Queen’s old music teacher played a key role alongside Bach: Sir William Harris composed adagio espressivo which was played at Prince Philip’s funeral Sir William Harris was a former director of music at St George’s Chapel Taught music to Princess Elizabeth and sister Margaret at Windsor Castle Two of the other compositions were … Read more
Normally, the Queen is a pillar of strength for her family and the balm for the nation’s soul. But yesterday, on an occasion of deep sorrow and rare glories, it was she who required succour. When, for instance, the national minute’s silence froze the scene inside St George’s Chapel in the great walled enclosure of … Read more
It was perhaps the moment that would have made Prince Philip the most happy. After a funeral service meticulously curated by the Duke himself, a touching interlude between two divided brothers became one of the most indelible images of the day. Princes William and Harry yesterday appeared to signal at least a temporary thaw in the … 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