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or all of the speak of Prince Philip’s funeral being “slimmed down”, viewers watching the service on TV won’t have seen a lot of a distinction from the regal pageantry we now have come to anticipate.
Flag-waving royalists gathered in Windsor, traditional automobiles took centre stage and a few 730 navy personnel marched in tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
The funeral was marked with a nationwide minute’s silence, as main sporting occasions, together with Premier League soccer and Billie Jean King Cup tennis, have been moved to keep away from clashing with the service.
After an emotional ceremony Prince Harry was reunited along with his brother William and the pair engaged in a non-public chat.
Here we took at these and some different key moments from the funeral.
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Prince Philip’s kids and grandchildren observe funeral procession
Royal Family march behind Prince Philip’s coffin
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral procession began with pallbearers decreasing his coffin onto a personalized Land Rover, which the duke helped design himself.
Senior members of the Royal Family then adopted the hearse to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, with Prince Charles and Princess Anne main the best way.
Behind them have been the Earl of Wessex, Duke of York, Duke of Sussex, Peter Phillips, Duke of Cambridge, Vice Admiral Tim Lawrence and the Earl of Snowdon.
Walking behind Philip’s household have been members of Philip’s family, whereas in entrance of the coffin have been Services chiefs.
After each minute of the procession, which lasted eight minutes, a gun was fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle.
The return of Prince Harry
Prince Harry walks within the procession
/ APThere was a number of dialogue about Prince Harry coming again to the UK for the primary time since he and his spouse Meghan Markle left for the USA.
Despite the brothers’ very public falling out, Prince William fell again to communicate to his brother because the household left the chapel.
Prince Philip’s 16-year hearse undertaking lastly sees motion
Members of the Royal Family observe the hearse
/ REUTERSPhilip’s custom-built Land Rover Defender hearse, designed by the duke and modified over 16 years, carried his coffin to St George’s Chapel.
The Defender TD5 130 chassis cab automobile was made at Land Rover’s manufacturing unit in Solihull in 2003, the yr he turned 82.
With its heavy-duty wheels and angular construction, the polished sturdy, utilitarian automobile stands as a showcase for the duke’s sensible nature and his ardour for purposeful design and engineering.
The duke’s favourite ponies put in an look
Fell ponies Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm
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A small crimson container positioned upon the seat of the duke’s driving carriage served as a poignant reminder of his love of horses.
The merchandise was certainly one of 4 private results fastidiously chosen to accompany the four-wheeled carriage, pulled by Fell ponies Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm.
The crimson pot itself was really used to retailer sugar lumps which Philip would give his ponies after carriage-driving.
The container was delicately positioned subsequent to his cap, whip and brown gloves, and served as a visible reminder of the late duke’s carriage-driving.
The Queen sat alone all through socially-distanced service
The Queen takes sat alone for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh
/ PA WireWearing a black face masks she arrived at St George’s Chapel in a Bentley, to keep in mind her husband of 73 years.
Due to strict coronavirus restrictions the monarch was compelled to sit by means of the 50 minute service by herself.
Crowds defy requests to keep away
Public pay respect to Prince Philip in Windsor
Members of the general public defied requests to watch the funeral at house and travelled to Windsor Castle to mourn the dying of Prince Philip in individual.
Sitting on the benches outdoors the fortress, royal followers stated they have been eager to pay their respects.
One royalist, Adam, 47, from north London stated he “simply had to come – there was no approach I wasn’t coming”.
Kaya Mar, 64, who travelled from south-east London and is knowledgeable satirical artist, stated: “I’ve come right here to pay my tribute.”
Additional reporting by the Press Association.
