General
Final preparations underway at Windsor Castle for Prince Philip’s funeral
The British royal family has released a private photo of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as final preparations get underway for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.
Key points:
- The funeral is expected to be watched by millions on television
- A small choir of four will perform music chosen by Philip during the 50-minute service
- The ceremony will begin with the procession followed by a national minute’s silence
The royals also released the order of service for the ceremony, which has been pared back due to coronavirus restrictions and will begin at 3:00pm Saturday local time (midnight in Australia).
Police patrolled the Long Walk outside the stately walls of Windsor Castle, where the funeral will be held on Saturday, as a steady stream of…
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