Minute by minute: how the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh went

The death of Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday in April, shocked the world. Respecting his last wishes and following protocol, he was buried on Saturday in the Saint-Georges chapel of the castle of Windsor, about 50 kilometers west of London, and due to the pandemic only 30 people attended the funeral, mostly close relatives.

All the details of the organization of this ceremony

The ceremony was broadcast on television. Saturday April 17 at 4:00 p.m. UTC. The country observed a minute of silence at that time. He had an unusually intimate character, very far from the state funeral that would have been celebrated under other conditions. And it took place in St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

The minute-by-minute schedule:

The prince’s coffin, covered with his personal banner, was driven from the main entrance of Windsor Castle to the chapel staircase in a Land Rover which, oddly enough, was designed by the Duke.

After observing a minute’s silence, the coffin was carried by eight soldiers into the chapel, a tribute paid to Felipe, who left his military career by marrying the British monarch.

It is followed by a small procession on foot in which social distancing will prevail and in which Prince Charles and his sister, Princess Anne took part, who carried the duke’s coffin to the church. ANDThe trip inside the castle lasted about eight minutes.

Their brothers, Eduardo and Andrés, were behind them. William and Harry come later, but instead of doing it together, their cousin will go between them. Peter Phillips. None wore military uniform. And behind them were the last high-ranking members of the British Royal Family, Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Tim Laurence, and the Earl of Snowdon, son of Princess Margaret.

Royals who did not participate in the procession, such as the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles and the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, joined the 94-year-old monarch to attend the funeral parade. This also included direct relatives from the Duke’s side who are in attendance, including Philip’s grandnephews, the Crown Prince of Baden and the Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

Inside the Saint-Georges chapel

A group of Royal Marines were tasked with carrying the coffin and carrying it to the altar after the national anthem was sounded. This is the military corps in which Philippe of Edinburgh served for years and in which he became a lieutenant during World War II. The Duke’s medals and decorations (see infographic) will first be placed on cushions on the altar of the chapel.

Those responsible for the private funeral are the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Dean of Windsor, David Conner.

“We remember the different ways he inspired us and accompanied Queen Elizabeth II. For his courage, his strength and his faith. Our lives have been enriched by their values, ”said the Archbishop at the start of the service. Bible passages read to dismiss the bride William Smith, The Lord’s Prayer y John Day Some notes.

Elizabeth II, like those summoned, wore a mask and will sit alone with Saint George at Windsor Castle, all participants in the ceremony respecting sanitary rules and remaining socially distant from each other, following the traditional rite.

At the end of the ceremony, the coffin was transported to the Royal Vault, where it will remain provisionally until the death of the Queen, when they will be buried together.

The 30 guests

Queen elizabeth ii

Prince of Wales Charles

Camila Duchess of Cornwall

The Duke of Cambridge William

The Duchess of Cambridge Katherine

The Duke of Sussex Harry

The Duke of York Andre

Princess Beatrice

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Princess Eugenie

Jack brooksbank

The Earl of Wessex

The Countess of Eessex

Lady Louise Windsor

Vizconde Severn

Princess royal

Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence

Peter Phillips

Zara Phillips

Mike Tindall

Earl of Snowdon

Ms. Sarah Chatto

Daniel Chatto

Duque of Gloucester

Duque of Kent

Princess Alejandra

Bernhard, Crown Prince of Baden

Prince Donato, Landgrave of Hesse

Prince Philip of Hohenlohe-Langenburg

Countess Mountbatten of Burma

What will happen after the ceremony

The London government has confirmed that national flags on royal and government buildings will fly at half mast until 8 a.m. on April 18, the day after the funeral. The Royal Family will mourn for two weeks, but members will continue to show up for their engagements and wear a black mourning belt where appropriate.

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