Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II
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The British Royal Palace has released the details of the last rites and burial of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on April 9, saying that her burial will take place on April 17. Details released by the royal palace say that for the first time since the Corona epidemic, the last rites of a royal person are being restricted and people are expected to abide by the restrictions. A statement issued by the royal palace detailed how Prince Philip’s funeral would be moved from one place to another. The statement clarified that only the closest members of the royal family would attend the last rites and burial, while high-ranking officials of the royal palace would also be present.
Prince Philip’s last rites will be performed on April 17 at 3 pm and a minute’s silence will be observed in his honor before his burial, Reuters reported. The report said that a week of mourning for Prince Philip’s death would be observed in Britain until April 17, during which British flags would be flown at half-height in key government buildings and buildings owned by the royal palace. Prince Fils’ last rites will be televised live and he will be greeted with other royal salutes, including a guard of honor before the funeral.
Prince Philip’s body is currently in a private coffin in the Windsor Castle morgue, but his remains will be transferred to another coffin before burial. At the funeral of Prince Philip, his coffin will be adorned with the emblems of all royal honors, the sword and even the royal Greek honors from his birth. According to the report, Prince Philip’s body will be picked up for burial at 3.30 pm and his eldest son Prince Charles and other royal officials will be behind the coffin when his coffin is taken for the last rites. The Queen will also arrive separately at Prince Philip’s funeral home, and will be buried at Windsor Castle after 3 p.m. prior to the burial; Prince Philip will be presented with a guard of honor for 8 minutes and other royal salutes.
30 people will be present at the funeral:
According to Reuters, the royal palace has made it clear that only 30 people will attend Prince Philip’s last rites. Although the royal palace did not release a list of 30 people, it will not include many important members of the royal family. According to the report, Prince Harry, the grandson of Prince Philip, who separated from the royal family in March last year, will also attend the last rites, but his wife will not be in the rites. The last rites will include Prince Philip’s eldest grandson and Prince Harry’s brother William, but his wife will not be in the last rites. Prince Philip’s other two sons, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, will be present at the funeral, but no details are available about the other family members. Reuters reports that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip’s funeral. A statement from Boris Johnson stated that “it would be better for a member of the royal family to be present at the funeral.”
