Prince Philip’s funeral plans have been set in motion asQueen Elizabethenters an eight-day period of mourning followingthe death of her husbandon Friday.
The monarch, 94, will refrain from carrying out any royal duties during this time. Affairs of state will also be put on pause. The funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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“With the safety and wellbeing of the public in mind, and in accordance with government guidelines, members of the public are asked not to gather in crowds. Those wishing to express their condolences are asked to do so in the safest way possible, and not to gather at Royal Residences.
“During this time the Royal Family ask that members of the public consider making a donation to a charity instead of leaving floral tributes in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh. An online Book of Condolence for those who wish to leave messages is available on theRoyal website.
“Union flags have been half-masted at all Royal residences flying the Union flag. The Royal Standard will continue to fly at Windsor Castle where The Queen is in residence.”
Queen Elizabeth wearing her honeymoon brooch on her wedding anniversary in Nov. 2020.Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Shutterstock
In keeping with his wishes, Philip will likely have a royal ceremonial funeral, not a full state funeral, which means that he will not lie in state.
The royal family announcedPrince Philip’s death on Friday morning.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness ThePrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” a royal communications statement read.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Steve Parsons/Press Association via Getty
The Duke of Edinburgh “passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” the statement continued.
The Duke of Edinburgh was hospitalized on Feb. 16 after being taken to King Edward VII hospital in London on the advice of his doctor after “feeling unwell,” Buckingham Palace said in a previous statement. He wasreleased a month laterfollowing treatment for an infection and a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition. He returned to Windsor Castle, where he and the Queen have been staying amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The royal would have turned 100 on June 10.
source: people.com
