The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully last week at Windsor Castle a few months before his 100th Birthday, and will have his Funeral at St George’s Chapel in Windsor today! In keeping with the importance of this event, we have decided to create an open post with all the details, links and livestreams from the event, along with live updates, which will keep all of you updated in the time before we post the detailed article about the Funeral!
UPDATE: Click HERE to take a look at the detailed article about the Funeral!
Live Updates
The Royal Family departs the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/WTTVe4Swhg pic.twitter.com/6gyjr4qNQx
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The Royal Family departs the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle: #PrincePhilipFuneral https://t.co/WTTVe4Swhg pic.twitter.com/6gyjr4qNQx
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021Embed 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
The 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, 2021Embed from Getty Images
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/cmbVxBw53s
— 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/cmbVxBw53s
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021Embed from Getty ImagesEmbed from Getty ImagesEmbed 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
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, 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/zgCEqqaz3m
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The 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/zgCEqqaz3m
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021Embed from Getty ImagesThe Royal Family leave Windsor Castle for the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/pa012cuJLZ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesWreaths from the King and Queen of Norway, the King and Queen of Sweden, the Queen of Denmark, the King and Queen of the Netherlands and Princess Beatrix, and the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/HIn1h6Nu7P
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The Royal Family leave Windsor Castle for the Funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel! https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/pa012cuJLZ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021Wreaths from the King and Queen of Norway, the King and Queen of Sweden, the Queen of Denmark, the King and Queen of the Netherlands and Princess Beatrix, and the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/HIn1h6Nu7P
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021The Death of the Duke of Edinburgh | Royal Family Tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh | Foreign Royal Condolences on the Death of the Duke of Edinburgh | 99 Facts about the Duke of Edinburgh
Live Streams
A montage to commemorate the extraordinary life of The Duke of Edinburgh, made unique by its sheer breadth of experience, and the wartime generation he was part of.
With words by the Poet Laureate,
The Patriarchs - An Elegy. pic.twitter.com/rUr1cNi8lS
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 17, 2021
A montage to commemorate the extraordinary life of The Duke of Edinburgh, made unique by its sheer breadth of experience, and the wartime generation he was part of.
With words by the Poet Laureate,
The Patriarchs - An Elegy. pic.twitter.com/rUr1cNi8lS
Details
You will be able to watch a live stream of the ceremony on the Royal Family's YouTube channel from approximately 2.30pm BST on Saturday 17 April 2021. https://t.co/3BSXYUigb0 pic.twitter.com/xZ6usRDwKK
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 15, 2021
You will be able to watch a live stream of the ceremony on the Royal Family's YouTube channel from approximately 2.30pm BST on Saturday 17 April 2021. https://t.co/3BSXYUigb0 pic.twitter.com/xZ6usRDwKK
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 15, 2021The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral will be a “Ceremonial Royal Funeral”, the same as that of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. It will not be a “State Funeral” – something that is generally reserved for Monarchs. The Dean of Windsor will conduct the Funeral Service and the Archbishop of Canterbury will pronounce the Blessing. Due to the current public health guidelines, some elements of the Funeral plan have been modified, although the day will still be very much in line with His Royal Highness’s wishes. The Funeral will be broadcast live on TV and radio to allow people around the world to take part in mourning The Duke.
Running Order
Many of the moments choreographed by The Duke demonstrate his lifelong commitment to the Armed Forces.
His Royal Highness’s coffin will be carried by both the Grenadier Guards and the Royal Marines during tomorrow’s ceremony. pic.twitter.com/xAUl28sMs3
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 16, 2021
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Many of the moments choreographed by The Duke demonstrate his lifelong commitment to the Armed Forces.
His Royal Highness’s coffin will be carried by both the Grenadier Guards and the Royal Marines during tomorrow’s ceremony. pic.twitter.com/xAUl28sMs3
At 2:40pm on Saturday April 17, the coffin will emerge from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle into the Quadrangle, followed by the members of the Royal Family who will be walking in the procession. All those in the Quadrangle will give the coffin a Royal Salute before the coffin is placed onto the bespoke Land Rover designed by the Duke and prepared for his Funeral. The Queen will depart from the Sovereign’s Entrance in the State Bentley.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Duke of Edinburgh’s two fell ponies - Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm – will pull a carriage designed by The Duke of Edinburgh.
At the age of 50 The Duke of Edinburgh took up carriage driving and competed in events until 2003. pic.twitter.com/97NOB5VERh
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 16, 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh’s two fell ponies - Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm – will pull a carriage designed by The Duke of Edinburgh.
At the age of 50 The Duke of Edinburgh took up carriage driving and competed in events until 2003. pic.twitter.com/97NOB5VERh
The Procession will move towards St. George’s Chapel, through Engine Court, Chapel Hill Parade Ground and into Horseshoe Cloister, arriving at the West Steps. The procession route will be 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 will be fired by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle for the duration of the Procession. The Curfew Tower Bell will also toll.
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The members of the Royal Family who will follow on foot behind the coffin are:
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
The National Anthem will 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 will carry the coffin up the West Steps of the Chapel before pausing for a National Minute Silence at 3pm. The Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury will then receive the coffin. As the doors to St. George’s Chapel close, the Royal Navy Piping Party will pipe the ‘Carry On’.
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The following Members of the Royal Family will attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel:
- The Duchess of Cornwall
- The Countess of Wessex and Forfar
- The Duchess of Cambridge
- Zara and Mike Tindall
- Princess Beatrice and Count Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
- Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
- Lady Sarah 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 congregation will wear masks for the Service and Members of the Royal Family will wear Day Dress or Morning Coat with medals. During the Service, a small choir of four will sing pieces of music chosen by The Duke of Edinburgh. The choir will be located in the Nave, away from the seated congregation, and in line with public health guidelines there will be no congregational singing.
The Funeral Service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, and is expected to last for approximately 50 minutes. At the conclusion of the Service, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault. The Archbishop of Canterbury will pronounce the Blessing and the National Anthem will be sung by the Choir. Her Majesty The Queen, Members of the Royal Family and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Family will then depart the Chapel via Galilee Porch. The Order of Service.
As a reflection of his heritage, the Duke of Edinburgh wore the Greek Order of the Redeemer alongside the British Order of the Garter on his Wedding Day in 1947!https://t.co/0WIbXMYy77 pic.twitter.com/vaWNeFzMhQ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 10, 2021
Embed from Getty ImagesThe insignia will be laid at the altar in St George’s Chapel for the Funeral Service. pic.twitter.com/MJMLhuphXu
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 16, 2021
As a reflection of his heritage, the Duke of Edinburgh wore the Greek Order of the Redeemer alongside the British Order of the Garter on his Wedding Day in 1947!https://t.co/0WIbXMYy77 pic.twitter.com/vaWNeFzMhQ
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 10, 2021The insignia will be laid at the altar in St George’s Chapel for the Funeral Service. pic.twitter.com/MJMLhuphXu
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 16, 2021The Insignia of the Duke of Edinburgh's British, Commonwealth, Greek and Danish Orders have been laid on the altar of St George's Chapel ahead of his Funeral today!
More here:https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/taliuZVH1F
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 17, 2021
The Insignia of the Duke of Edinburgh's British, Commonwealth, Greek and Danish Orders have been laid on the altar of St George's Chapel ahead of his Funeral today!
More here:https://t.co/O72bOrwtx1 pic.twitter.com/taliuZVH1F
The Duke of Edinburgh personally selected the regalia that will be on the altar during the funeral and was all sewn on to nine cushions at St James’s Palace this week, alongside his British Royal Orders and Commonwealth Royal Orders, there is the Greek Order of the Redeemer and the Danish Order of the Elephant as well as his RAF wings and many Medals. The Orders on display will include 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.
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Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh was one of the most well connected Royal Consorts in British History (even more than the Queen), with close relatives in most reigning and former Royal Families, which I will highlight!
More here:https://t.co/Ah7TOdjQ1s pic.twitter.com/78680hOc0m
— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) April 15, 2021
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#THREAD
Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh was one of the most well connected Royal Consorts in British History (even more than the Queen), with close relatives in most reigning and former Royal Families, which I will highlight!
More here:https://t.co/Ah7TOdjQ1s pic.twitter.com/78680hOc0m
This was one of the most simple and beautiful services I have ever watched. There were no eulogies and no superfluous elements whatsoever. Every aspect of it was elegant, intentional, and sober, inviting quiet reflection. It’s true that people would have wanted to be present and give their last respects in person, but that is the case for everyone in this pandemic. Even the Queen has to give way sometimes. However, even COVID restrictions were not able to mar this dignified farewell.