The entire British Royal Family and some special Foreign Royal Guests attended the Ceremonial Royal Funeral of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 17th. The oldest and longest serving Consort to the longest-reigning Monarch in British History, the Duke passed away peacefully last week at Windsor Castle a few months before his 100th Birthday, and was heavily involved in the planning of his own Funeral, though they have been modified due to the ongoing Pandemic.
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Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesThe Queen Leaves the Castle ahead of the Funeral Procession from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/VJW8b6NcA6
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Royal Family follow the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh in a Funeral Procession from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/JqxXoQzm5n
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Funeral procession moves from the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel.
The coffin is carried by a Land Rover designed by The Duke of Edinburgh, & accompanied by Armed Forces representatives, members of the Royal Family, The Duke's Household and The Queen. pic.twitter.com/w0AhnbP95y
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 17, 2021
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The Queen Leaves the Castle ahead of the Funeral Procession from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/VJW8b6NcA6
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Royal Family follow the Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh in a Funeral Procession from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/JqxXoQzm5n
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Funeral procession moves from the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel.
The coffin is carried by a Land Rover designed by The Duke of Edinburgh, & accompanied by Armed Forces representatives, members of the Royal Family, The Duke's Household and The Queen. pic.twitter.com/w0AhnbP95y
The Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh emerged from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle, where it had been lying in the Private Chapel, into the Quadrangle, followed by the members of the Royal Family who were walking in the procession. All those in the Quadrangle gave the coffin a Royal Salute before the coffin was placed onto the bespoke Land Rover designed by the Duke and prepared for his Funeral. The Queen departed from the Sovereign’s Entrance in the State Bentley, accompanied by Lady Susan Hussey. The members of the Royal Family who followed on foot behind the coffin were:
The Princess Royal The Prince of Wales
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar The Duke of York
The Duke of Sussex Peter Phillips The Duke of Cambridge
Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence The Earl of Snowdon
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral procession travels from the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel — with the coffin carried by a Land Rover designed by The Duke, & accompanied by representatives of the Armed Forces, members of The Royal Family & Her Majesty The Queen pic.twitter.com/ayNf2Apcql
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 17, 2021
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral procession travels from the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel — with the coffin carried by a Land Rover designed by The Duke, & accompanied by representatives of the Armed Forces, members of The Royal Family & Her Majesty The Queen pic.twitter.com/ayNf2Apcql
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesThe Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh arrives at St George's Chapel for the Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/MQK73QZhWp
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh arrives at St George's Chapel for the Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/MQK73QZhWp
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Procession moved towards St. George’s Chapel, through Engine Court, Chapel Hill Parade Ground and into Horseshoe Cloister, arriving at the West Steps. The route was lined by representatives from the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Highlanders, and 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Royal Air Force. Minute Guns were be fired by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle. The National Anthem began to play as the coffin arrives at Horseshoe Cloister, to met by representatives from the Commonwealth and a Dismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry. The Bearer Party carried the coffin up the West Steps of the Chapel before pausing for a National Minute Silence. The Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury then received the coffin. As the doors to St. George’s Chapel closed, the Royal Navy Piping Party piped the ‘Carry On’.
The Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh arrives at St George's Chapel for the Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/cmbVxBw53s
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
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The Coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh arrives at St George's Chapel for the Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/cmbVxBw53s
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Dean of Windsor stands in front of the Duke's Orders at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/HsOvJMXP0q
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
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The Dean of Windsor stands in front of the Duke's Orders at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/HsOvJMXP0q
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Funeral Service was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, during which a small choir of four sang pieces of music chosen by the Duke. At the conclusion of the service, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault, and the Dean of Windsor said:
Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul,
In the name of God the Father Almighty who created thee;
In the name of Jesus Christ who suffered for thee;
In the name of the Holy Spirit who strengtheneth thee;
May thy portion this day be in peace,
and thy dwelling in the heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.
The Garter Principal King of Arms proclaimed:
Thus it hath pleased Almighty God to take out of this transitory life unto his divine mercy the late most Illustrious and most Exalted Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Member of the Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order upon whom had been conferred the Royal Victorian Chain, Grand Master and Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, One of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal in the Army and Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Husband of Her Most Excellent Majesty Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, whom may God preserve and bless with long life, health and honour and all worldly happiness.
The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the Blessing and the National Anthem was sung by the Choir. The Queen, members of the Royal Family and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Family then departed St. George’s Chapel via the Galilee Porch, escorted by the Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Wreaths from the King & Queen of Norway, King & Queen of Sweden, Queen of Denmark, the King & Queen of Greece, King & Queen of the Netherlands, & the Grand Duke & Grand Duchess of Luxembourg at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/TamBVtV0vm pic.twitter.com/ayI6BjanDa
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesThe Royal Family at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/yHNvlwrO7n
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
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Wreaths from the King & Queen of Norway, King & Queen of Sweden, Queen of Denmark, the King & Queen of Greece, King & Queen of the Netherlands, & the Grand Duke & Grand Duchess of Luxembourg at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/TamBVtV0vm pic.twitter.com/ayI6BjanDa
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Royal Family at the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/X1liTFMOtJ pic.twitter.com/yHNvlwrO7n
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The congregation wore masks for the Service and Members of the Royal Family wore Day Dress or Morning Coat with medals rather then Uniforms and Orders. Due to the current restrictions, there were only 30 members of the Royal Family who could attend the Funeral Service in St. George’s Chapel, though Royal Families around the World have been commemorating the Duke’s death. Those 30 members were:
- The Queen
- The Prince of Wales (wearing the Order of the Garter and the Order of Merit) and Duchess of Cornwall
- The Princess Royal (wearing her Grima Pearl Earrings and the Order of the Garter) and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (wearing the Royal Victorian Order)
- The Duke of York (wearing the Order of the Garter)
- The Earl (wearing the Order of the Garter)
- and Countess of Wessex and Forfar
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (wearing the Queen’s Bahrain Pearl Earrings and Japanese Choker)
- The Duke of Sussex (wearing the Royal Victorian Order)
- Peter Phillips
- Zara and Mike Tindall
- Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
- Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
- The Earl of Snowdon
- Lady Sarah (wearing the Greville Pearl Earrings) and Daniel Chatto
- The Duke of Gloucester
- The Duke of Kent
- Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy
- The Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (great-nephew, representing the family of Princess Margarita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg)
- The Hereditary Prince of Baden (great-nephew, representing the family of Princess Theodora, Margravine of Baden)
- The Landgrave of Hesse (cousin, representing the family of Princess Cecilie, Grand Duchess of Hesse, and Princess Sophie of Greece, Hesse and Hanover)
- The Countess Mountbatten of Burma (cousin)
The Insignia of the Duke of Edinburgh's British, Commonwealth, Greek and Danish Orders on the altar of St George's Chapel during his Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/TamBVtV0vm pic.twitter.com/yy3ufIe85D
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The Insignia of the Duke of Edinburgh's British, Commonwealth, Greek and Danish Orders on the altar of St George's Chapel during his Funeral! #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/TamBVtV0vm pic.twitter.com/yy3ufIe85D
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Duke of Edinburgh personally selected the regalia that was displayed on the altar during the Funeral and was all sewn on to nine cushions at St James’s Palace this week. The Orders on display included the Order of the Garter, Order of the Thistle, Order of Merit, Royal Victorian Order, Order of the Bath, Order of the British Empire, the Order of Canada, Order of Military Merit (Canada), Order of Australia, and the Order of New Zealand. Alongside his British Royal Orders and Commonwealth Royal Orders, there was the Greek Order of the Redeemer and the Danish Order of the Elephant as well as his Field Marshal’s Baton, Royal Air Force Wings, and many Medals.
In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 17, 2021
In loving memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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Your article is the best I’ve seen of Prince Philip’s funeral. Thank you for posting all the lovely photographs, especially of the German cousins which we didn’t get to see during the broadcast. Everything looked so beautiful on such a crisp and bright sunny day. I thought Prince Philip’s funeral perfectly reflected the public and the private aspects of his life. The marching band and military personnel representing all the branches of service outside gave way to the intimate ceremony inside, with only family and the closest of associates attending the service. I think that’s just what he wanted.
Thank You so much! I really wanted my article to be a way to round up all the different aspects and pay tribute to Prince Philip. It was a very moving day!