The funeral procession for the funeral of Prince Consort Philip, who died on Friday 9 April, has begun. The coffin, carried on the shoulders by 8 soldiers in full uniform, was initially placed on the hearse: an ad hoc modified Land Rover designed by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, with his Royal Navy veteran insignia.
The procession then covered the short journey between Windsor Castle and the annexed St Georg’s chapel, followed in procession by the heir to the throne Charles, Princess Anne and the other two children of the royal couple, as well as some grandchildren – including William and Harry, spaced apart – and by a son-in-law. Queen Elizabeth rode the route in a Bentley, which drove her straight to the church.
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Arrived in the Chapel of St. George, the coffin of Prince Philip was placed on the bier and the members of the Royal Family took their places: thus began the religious ceremony for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. To officiate the rite, the archpriest of Windsor, David Conner.
Queen Elizabeth II, 94, sits alone in the chapel choir, with her mask up, in full compliance with anti-Covid rules.
After the celebration of the rite, Prince Philip’s coffin was taken to the royal crypt, under the chapel of St. George.