The funeral arrangements of the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, have been announced.
In a statement, the Buckingham Palace said “the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will take place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor on Saturday, 17th April 2021 at 1500hrs.”
According to the statement, “the service will be preceded by a Ceremonial Procession inside the grounds of Windsor Castle.”
It said “on Saturday 17th April, The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be moved by a Bearer Party found by The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.”
Details of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral have been announced.
The service will take place:
◾️on Saturday 17 April 2021
◾️at 3pm
◾️in St George’s Chapel, Windsor
Find out more: https://t.co/jjzBksqxeu pic.twitter.com/8tj5oBJPQn
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2021
Prince Philip passed away at the Windsor Castle on Friday, April 9, 2021, aged 99.
He was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years.
“The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin, covered with His Royal Highness’s Personal Standard and dressed with a wreath of flowers, is resting in the private chapel at Windsor Castle, where it will remain until the day of the funeral,” the statement noted.
The plans for the funeral are in line with His Royal Highness’s own personal wishes.
The occasion will recognise and celebrate The Duke’s life and more than 70 years of service to The Queen, the UK and the Commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/cDEx5nGbcc
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2021
Below is the full statement
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