A Buckingham spokesman said on Saturday a ceremonial funeral for British Prince Philip would be held next Saturday in St. Petersburg. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, takes place.
The royal family hoped the coming days would be a chance to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘remarkable life’, ‘the spokesman said, adding that the Covid-19 pandemic’ obviously required us to make significant adjustments make the original arrangements for His Royal Highness’ funeral. ”
‘Although it is by nature a time of sadness and mourning for the royal family and the many others who have known or admired the Duke of Edinburgh, the hope is that the coming days will also be seen as an opportunity for a remarkable to celebrate life – remarkable in terms of his great contribution and lasting legacy, ”he added.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex who is currently pregnant, was advised by her doctor not to travel to the UK for the funeral, the spokesman said, although he said Prince Harry was expected to travel from the US for the funeral. .
Philip’s coffin will be transported from the castle to the chapel in a specially adapted Land Rover he helped design, followed by Prince Charles and senior royals on foot, the spokesman said.
The silence of a national minute will be observed as the service starts at 15:00 local time (10:00 ET), they added.
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Queen Elizabeth II approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s recommendation on national mourning, which began on April 9 and lasts until the day of the funeral, the spokesman said.
Only 30 people, who are expected to be the duke’s children, grandchildren and other close relatives, added them.
Public elements of Operation Forth Bridge – the code name for the duke’s funeral plans – which included plans for military marches through London and Windsor, a small town about 30 kilometers west of the capital, were disregarded amid the pandemic for crowds. Britain is still under partial lockdown.
Instead, the proceedings will be televised, but away from the public eye and without access for royal fans.
The royal family has appealed to people who personally want to pay their respects to stay at home instead.