Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a black mask and seated alone, said goodbye to her beloved husband of 73 years, Prince Philip the Duke of
Edinburgh, at his funeral, on Saturday, at St,. George’s Chapel at Windsor
Castle.
The ceremony for Prince Philip, who died last week, aged 99,
was highly unusual because of coronavirus restrictions.
Members of the royal family, Philip’s four children Charles,
Anne, Andrew and Edward and some of his grandchildren including William and
Harry walked in a sombre procession behind his coffin as it was driven to the
chapel.
As is custom, no family members delivered a eulogy, but the
Right Rev. David Conner, Dean of Windsor, who conducted the funeral service,
spoke of “many ways in which his long life was a blessing to us. We have been inspired by his unwavering loyalty
to our Queen, by his service to the nation and by his courage, fortitude and
faith” he said. “Our lives have been
enriched through the challenges that he has set us, the encouragement that he
has given us, his kindness, humour and humanity.”
Pandemic rules in Britain meant that the funeral was pared
down, adjustments including a limit of 30 guests at the Church Service.
After the coffin was lowered into the royal vault, Philip's many titles were proclaimed and a lament was played by a pipe major of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
His coffin was draped with his personal flag, including the Greek flag, as he was Prince Philip of Greece before his marriage, and placed on top was his sword, his naval cap, a flower wreath and a letter from his wife.
Also mourning the death of Prince Philip is the royal staff with the Prince reportedly being the most popular Royal within the Palace walls.
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