The photos of Prince Philip's funeral show an unprecedentedly intimate event—befitting of a man who didn't want a 'fuss'.
The funeral took place at St George's Chapel and was a far reduced service, owing to current governmental restrictions. As a result of these restrictions, the funeral was only attended by 30 guests—representing the true inner circle of the British royal family.
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Even the most resolute anti-royalist couldn't help but feel sadness on seeing photos of the Queen sitting alone in St George's chapel, mourning her husband prince Philip on the day of his funeral. The ordinarily stone-faced monarch, who's soon to celebrate her 95th birthday, was even seen wiping away a tear.
2021 Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the funeral of Prince Philip Pic: Rex
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, were in attendance but their small children stayed home. Many noticed Kate's pearls, which are evocative of her mother in law, Lady Diana.
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were in attendance alongside their partners and father, although their mother Sarah Ferguson did not make the guest list.
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It was of course the first time Harry and William were photographed together and despite being kept apart—the brothers were seen talking together outside the chapel after the funeral.
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The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin, covered with his Personal Standard, is carried on the purpose built Land Rover Defender followed by the Princess Royal, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Cambridge, Peter Phillips, the Duke of Sussex, the Earl of Snowdon, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence outside St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, ahead of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesThe Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Sussex, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, and the Princess Royal follow the Land Rover Defender carrying the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle Pic: PA ImagesThe Duke of Edinburgh's coffin, covered with His Royal Highness's Personal Standard on the Land Rover Defender outside St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesPall Bearers carrying the coffin during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle Pic: PA ImagesThe Duke of Cambridge, Peter Phillips and Prince Harry walking in the procession at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesThe Duke of Cambridge, Peter Phillips and Prince Harry walking in the procession at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesPrince Harry walking in the procession at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesPrince Charles follows the Land Rover Defender carrying the coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle Pic: PA ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle Pic: PA ImagesQueen Elizabeth II takes her seat in St George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, forthe funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge sits in the Quire of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, while waiting for the funeral procession of the Duke of Edinburgh to arrive Pic: PA ImagesQueen Elizabeth II takes her seat for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Pic: PA Images
The Queen sat alone, owing to Covid rules, and was a heartbreakingly solitary figure at the funeral of her husband of 73 years.
Queen Elizabeth II (left) looks at the coffin of her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, during his funeral service in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle Pic: PA ImagesMembers of the military march outside St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, ahead of the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: Hannah McKay/PA Wire/PA ImagesFlowers are laid on the grass outside St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, prior to the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh Pic: PA ImagesThe King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arriving at Windsor Castle in preparation for the Gun Salute on the palace grounds on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip Pic: Rex
