Minute of silence for Prince Philip before funeral
AP Newsroom
April 17, 2021 22:39 MYT
April 17, 2021 22:39 MYT
His coffin, draped in his personal standard and topped with a wreath of flowers and his naval cap and sword was accompanied by the queen and senior royals as it was carried to the chapel on a specially adapted Land Rover. REUTERSpic
WINDSOR: A minute's silence was held for Prince Philip on the steps of Windsor Castle as pallbearers carrying his coffin paused on the steps of the chapel.
Wellwishers all over Britain joined in the silence to honor the Duke of Edinburgh.
Philip, who was consort to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died April 9, just two months shy of his 100th birthday.
His coffin, draped in his personal standard and topped with a wreath of flowers and his naval cap and sword was accompanied by the queen and senior royals as it was carried to the chapel on a specially adapted Land Rover.
Only 30 close family members and friends will attend the service, amid nationwide restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.
While the proceedings werebroadcast live around the world, members of the public were notable to watch any part of the procession or service in person because of the pandemic.
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