But strict COVID-19 restrictions only allow 30 people at a funeral in the UK, and the royal family is no exception. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/AP. [193], A 41-gun salute was observed in New Zealand from Point Jerningham at noon on 11 April. The Archbishop of Canterbury pronounced the blessing, which was followed by "God Save the Queen". After the service, organist Luke Bond, Assistant Director of Music at St Georges Chapel, will play Bachs Prelude and Fugue in C minor. Philip's coffin is carried up the steps of the chapel. Members of the military gather in Windsor Castle's Quadrangle ahead of the funeral. I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Prince Philip may not have wanted a large state funeral but the small and intimate ceremonial funeral will still be broadcast around the world. Croxall continued to anchor the coverage before BBC News' lead anchor Huw Edwards took over from 1pm. Prince Philip's funeral: Royals gather at Windsor Castle to bid farewell A senior drum major was dropped from taking part in Prince Philip's funeral after Army chiefs allegedly discovered he and his partner had shared X-rated videos on a porn site. The Queen arrives at St. George's Chapel. The Duke of Sussex Mr. Peter Phillips The Duke of Cambridge Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence The Earl of Snowdon The National Anthem played as the coffin arrived at Horseshoe Cloister, where it was met by representatives from the Commonwealth and a Dismounted Detachment of the Household Cavalry. Prince Philip's Funeral Will Have an Extremely Limited, 30-Person Guest EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. [68][69][70], Philip's grandchildren William, Harry, and Eugenie and grandson-in-law Mike Tindall released statements in which they paid tribute to him. The royal family said their final goodbyes to Prince Philip on Saturday at an intimate funeral service attended by only 30 people at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Prince Philip funeral: Duke of Edinburgh laid to rest - BBC News ", "Prince Philip's blood family to attend funeral after self-isolating at Ascot", "Prince Philip's Wish For His German Family To Attend His Funeral Is Honoured", "Prince Philip: Boris Johnson will not attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral and will give up seat for a family member", "Prince Philip: Police search Windsor ahead of funeral", "Prince Philip: The Queen says his death has 'left a huge void' - Duke of York", "Prince Philip tributes: Royals reflect on the 'rock in the Queen's life', "Prince Philip: Princess Anne and Prince Edward pay tribute to their late father", "Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh's children pay tribute to the Queen's 'rock', "Prince Philip: Charles says dear papa was very special", "Princess Anne and family comfort Queen at Windsor Castle after sad death of Prince Philip", "Prince Philip: Queen 'has been amazing', says Countess of Wessex", "Prince William Will Not Appear at BAFTAs After Death of Prince Philip", "BAFTA pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip", "Dermot O'Leary and Edith Bowman pay tribute to Prince Philip at the Baftas", "Prince Philip: William and Harry pay tribute to grandfather", "Princess Eugenie pays tribute to 'dearest Grandpa' Prince Philip", "Queen's Grandson-in-Law Mike Tindall Shares Sweet Photo of Daughter Mia with Prince Philip", "Queen's birthday: Public's messages about Philip 'a comfort', she says", "Always by her side: The life of Prince Philip, the Queen's lasting love", "Governor-General Expresses Condolences on the Passing of HRH Prince Philip", "Prince Philip: World leaders and royals send heartfelt sympathy", "Very fond memories of Prince Philip's visits to The Bahamas in 1966, '75, '77 and '94 are warmly held by the people of The Bahamas", "Mottley: Prince Philip's service legendary", "House of Representatives extends condolences to Queen and Royal Family", "On behalf of myself, the Government, and the people of Botswana I have sent a message of condolences to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II following the passing on of her dear husband, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip who passed on yesterday, 9th April 2021", "I salute the memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "It is with great sadness that I received the news of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of E", "Acting Prime Minister: "I have it in command by His Majesty King Mswati III & Her Majesty the Queen Mother to Express our condolences on the passing of Prince Philip.