MOURNERS across Britain gathered today to pay their respects to Prince Philip as the nation grieves the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh. The funeral of Britain’s longest-serving consort took place this afternoon as crowds built up in Windsor, as well as in other parts of the country ahead of the sombre ceremony. Temperatures are […]
MOURNERS across Britain gathered today to pay their respects to Prince Philip as the nation grieves the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The funeral of Britain’s longest-serving consort took place this afternoon as crowds built up in Windsor, as well as in other parts of the country ahead of the sombre ceremony.
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Temperatures are set to rocket up to 16C today as Brits hit beer gardens and raise a glass to the late Duke, with six million pints expected to be supped.
It is the first weekend since Covid restrictions eased, with shops reopened in England and pubs and cafes allowed to serve customers outdoors.
The Queen and members of the close royal family are today mourning the Duke of Edinburgh under blue skies at Windsor Castle as the Prince’s funeral took place.
The Duke of Edinburgh – who was married to the Queen for more than 73 years – was laid to rest in a scaled-back, Covid-secure ceremony.
Her Majesty was pictured wearing all black as the nation united in grief to honour the beloved royal.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin was followed through the grounds of Windsor Castle, with Philip’s children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Prince Charles in tow.
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Brits bowed their heads for a national minute’s silence at 3pm ahead the 50-minute service honouring Philip’s 70-plus years of duty to the Queen and country begins.
Mourners up and down the country stood still to pay their respects, with a minute’s silence marked by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery gun.
Meanwhile members of the Royal Family watched on as the Duke’s coffin paused outside St George’s Chapel.
Earlier, members of the public watched the procession from Windsor Castle in socially distanced bubbles on green lawns.
Huge crowds have gathered outside the grounds, with one man pictured raising his bowler hat to the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery as they rode past on the Long Walk.
Meanwhile, at Piccadilly Circus, groups of people came together in front of an electronic billboard displaying tributes to the late Duke.
At Buckingham Palace, grieving members of the public were pictured sitting and standing outside.
Today marks a national day mourning across the country after the Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on Friday. April 9.
The down-to-earth Prince was married to the Queen for more than 73 years and charmed the nation with his unwavering service and wit.
