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Prince Philip turned 98 on June 10 and is now retired since 2016. He served the Royal Family for 68 years and undertook 22,219 solo engagements, gave 5,496 speeches and wrote 14 books. The Duke of Edinburgh spent his retirement at his home in Sandringham, Norfolk, where he enjoyed horse-carriage rides in the vicinity of the royal estate.
The Duke's health is not a concern. However, as a prestigious member of the royal family, some preparations are underway for his death.
1. Announcement of his death
The palace will relay the news to the BBC, which will be the first to announce it.
If the duke dies overnight, the announcement will occur the next morning at 8 o'clock.
In response, the flags of the United Kingdom will be half-masted and the Prime Minister will decide on the possible suspension of any commercial or sports event.
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2. Initial resting place
For a royal personage or important public figure, their initial resting place is a room at Westminster Hall.
This is so that the public can come to pay homage.
However, it is thought that the Duke will opt instead for a quieter resting place – at St James's Palace.
This is where the body of Princess Diana was taken away and stayed seven days before her funeral in 1997.
We do not expect the public to visit the body.
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3. Details of the funeral
As the Queen's husband, Philip is allowed to attend a national funeral, an extravagant service that includes a military procession.
However, the Duke said he did not want "chichi", so a quieter ceremony is expected.
The procedure will be coordinated by the Lord Chamberlain Office at Buckingham Palace, and Prince Philip would be closely involved in the projects.
The funeral service will be held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle and will be a military style burial.
Participants will likely be close friends, family members and heads of state from Commonwealth countries.
4. The funeral
Most monarchs and their wives are buried at Westminster Abbey or St George's Chapel. However, the Prince did not opt for this.
Instead, it will be placed within the confines of Windsor Castle, in Frogmore's private gardens.
It is there that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are buried. It is said that the queen and the philosopher are sentimental.
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5. Period of mourning
On the death of her husband, the queen will enter a period of royal mourning that will last eight days.
This time, all state affairs will be suspended and unsecured bills will be promulgated.
After the funeral, the queen will resume her duties but will continue to mourn privately.
The official period of royal mourning for the royal family is 30 days, after which the queen will resume public life.
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