Prince Philip
5 scenes of the funeral in Windsor that go to the heart
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The whole world is looking to Windsor on April 17, 2021 – where His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, will bid farewell to his family. The big moments are described in many places. But it’s also the little ones that touch.
Prince Philips horses say goodbye
Two special observers attend the start of the funeral services: Prince Philips Ponies, Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm. You are hooked to a carriage that the 99-year-old designed himself. On the seat next to the driver are gloves, a cap, a blanket and a small box with sugar cubes – just as if their owner were about to jump up and drive off. The items belonged to Prince Philip …
The carriage with Prince Philips horses is in the courtyard of the palace. On the left of the seat are the belongings of the deceased 99-year-old.
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Duchess Catherine shows her respect
He was grateful for the kindness his grandfather showed Duchess Catherine, 39, wrote Prince William, 38, in a tribute on Instagram. Kate shows her appreciation for this one last time on April 17, 2021 – and bows her head in surrender when Prince Philip’s coffin drives past her during the procession to the chapel.
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Countess Sophie is crying
Countess Sophie, 56, was on the front lines the week after Prince Philip’s death. She was seen in public three times; once after a visit to the Queen, once after a service in honor of Prince Philips in the Royal Chapel of All Saints and once in front of Windsor Castle to see flowers and presents for the deceased. Each time Sophie looked sad and worn out. Even in church, she cannot hold back her emotions: in a moment captured by a photographer, she takes off her mouth and nose protection and wipes her tears with a handkerchief.
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Coffin with Prince Philip is “buried”
Something special is shown for about a second at the end of the service: the coffin in front of the altar is lowered using a device. His goal: the royal burial chamber under the chapel. Prince Philip is temporarily buried here. He will not find his final resting place until Queen Elizabeth has also died. Read more about the funeral plans for the Queen and Prince Philip here.
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Bagpipes give you goose bumps
At the moment when the coffin begins its journey into the vault, the sounds of a bagpipe sound. It is played by an instrumentalist from the Royal Regiment of Scotland. These are minutes that, when combined with knowing Prince Philips’ connection to Scotland and knowing that the royals are taking one last look at the coffin right now, are extremely emotional. Just as the coffin slowly disappears, so does the game of the bagpipes when the major steps out of the chapel.
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A gallery with the most moving photos of Prince Philip’s funeral can be seen here.
Source used: own research