ROYAL MEMORIES and LAST MINUTE FUNERAL DETAILS

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-17/fine-tuning-for-prince-philip-funeral/100076160

In the lead-up to the ceremony, the royals tweeted the RELAXED photo below of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh relaxing in a field in the Scottish Highlands.

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The photo shows the pair at the top of the Coyles of Muick in 2003 and was taken by Sophie, Countess of Wessex, the wife of their youngest son Prince Edward.
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In the photo below The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise view a selection of messages and flowers left by members of the public in memory of The Duke of Edinburgh, as well as tributes from organisations that His Royal Highness was affiliated with.

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The Queen will be accompanied to the historic 15th century Gothic chapel in the state Bentley by a lady-in-waiting, before sitting alone inside. Queen will sit alone at the Funeral in the Chapel.

All guests, including the Queen, who is 95 next week, are required to wear face masks, sit apart and observe social distancing rules in line with government regulations.

A small choir of four will perform music chosen by Philip during the 50-minute service.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s insignia will be laid at the chapel’s altar for the service.

The 30 guests include heir to the throne Prince Charles, his second wife Camilla, and the monarch's three other children, and eight grandchildren, as well as all their spouses.

Others include the children of the Queen's late sister Princess Margaret, and three of Philip's German relatives.

Mourners will wear formal day clothing, which reports said was to avoid awkwardness over which princes were entitled to military uniform.

Photo below of Queen and Philip

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Coverage of Prince Philip's Funeral is on ABC TV Channel 24 RIGHT NOW!

Some patriotic remembrance music I would have chosen includes:

"I Vow To Thee My Country" with the Queen and Philip 20 seconds in
http://youtu.be/bvouc8Qs_MI

"Jerusalem, the Anthem" http://youtu.be/MKRHWT6xdEU

AND MOST TOUCHING

Elgar's "NIMROD" from "Enigma Variations" http://youtu.be/sUgoBb8m1eE

Goodbye and Rest in Peace Prince Phil

It turns out that 3 songs that I chose were actually played at the pre-Funeral Parade 90 minutes later:

See my last post.

"Some patriotic remembrance music I would have chosen includes:

"I Vow To Thee My Country" with the Queen and Philip 20 seconds in
http://youtu.be/bvouc8Qs_MI

"Jerusalem, the Anthem" http://youtu.be/MKRHWT6xdEU

AND MOST TOUCHING

Elgar's "NIMROD" from "Enigma Variations" http://youtu.be/sUgoBb8m1eE

Goodbye and Rest in Peace Prince Phil

Posted by plantagenet, Saturday, 17 April 2021 10:08:04 PM"

THE OFFICIAL BBC VIDEO OF PRINCE PHILIP's FUNERAL

Hi Foxy and Paulo

Here is all of Prince Philip's Funeral held 17 April 2021 including:

- Mainly BBC run-up interviews eg. with Sir David Attenborough and others who knew Philip personally: http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=2m32s

- Mainly the spectacular (as only the Brits can do) Pre-Funeral Windsor Castle Parade: http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=70m54s lovely music

- Phil's beloved carriage appears and the Royals start to arrive by car http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=116m

- The combined Band plays Phil's music selections http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=119m27s At 2 hours sharp Phil's still empty "hearse"/Landrover rolls in.

- Phil's Coffin appears, then placed on hearse/Landrover http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=132m47s

- Two minutes silence http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=136m

- Queen arrives in State Bentley http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=136m55s

- the Senior Royals (all men except for the Princess Royal, Anne) start to closely follow coffin, around the parade ground with other Senior Royals (eg. beautiful Kate) all in black lining the way http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=138m6s

- Phil's coffin shifted from Landrover into St Georges Chapel http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=148m30s

- After coffin enters chapel the Funeral really starts to begin, the 30 Royal mourners all in black and great from a small choir http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=155m15s

A very touching service and dedication to a great man.

We'll miss you Phil
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By the way. My Mum and Dad, during their military careers, met Prince Philip and the Queen several times in Buck Palace, London and Duntroon, Canberra.

As a mere commoner I never did.

PPS. As well as my wall and screensaver, even my fridge is festooned with images of the UK Royals (mainly Kate and Diana).

"Get a life" friends say.

That other life includes getting inside the heads of foreign frinds so they give my lots of information - see http://gentleseas.blogspot.com/

All the things at http://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819 daily exercise and lunches with exotic women :)

Pete

TYPO'S CORRECTED

THE OFFICIAL BBC VIDEO OF PRINCE PHILIP's FUNERAL

The following is all of Prince Philip's Funeral held 17 April 2021 including:

- Mainly BBC build-up interviews eg. with Sir David Attenborough and others who knew Philip personally: http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=2m32s

- The pagentry of the Pre-Funeral Windsor Castle Parade: http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=70m54s lovely music

- Phil's beloved carriage appears and the Royals start to arrive by car http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=116m

- The combined Band plays Phil's music selections http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=119m27s .

In mid March 2021 Phil had come home from Hospital to die. His poor health was evident in this return from hospital car shot http://www.al.com/news/2021/03/prince-philip-returns-to-windsor-castle-after-month-in-hospital.html He spent his last days making detailed preparations like choice of music -

- Phil's empty "hearse"/Landrover rolls in http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=120m

- Phil's Coffin appears, then placed on hearse/Landrover http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=132m47s

- Two minutes silence http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=136m

- Queen arrives in State Bentley http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=136m55s

- the Senior Royals (all men except for the Princess Royal, Anne) start to closely follow coffin, around the parade ground. Other Senior Royals (eg. the beautiful Duchess Kate was visibly crying in a now edited out shot) are all in black, lining the way http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=138m6s

- Phil's coffin shifted from Landrover into St Georges Chapel http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=148m30s

- After the coffin enters the Chapel the Funeral really begins. The 30 Royal mourners all in black. With hymn from an excellent 5 person choir http://youtu.be/LL55C3pgiEo?t=155m15s

A very touching service and dedication to a great man.

We'll miss you Phil
_____________

By the way. My Mum and Dad, during their military careers, met Prince Philip and the Queen several times in Buck Palace, London and Duntroon, Canberra.

As a mere commoner I never did.

PPS. As well as my wall and screensaver, even my fridge is festooned with images of the UK Royals (mainly Kate and Diana).

"Get a life" friends say.

That other life includes getting inside the heads of foreign friends so they give me lots of information - see http://gentleseas.blogspot.com/ and http://www.blogger.com/profile/02624742078679760819

I exercise daily and love long lasting leisurely literary lunches with luscious lasses :)

Pete

Hi Pete,

What a moving, personal send-off for Prince Philip.
It was very moving and I'm sure that the Prince would
have been pleased. I loved the music, the military
presence (not one step wrong), the last post being played,
even the Scottish piper. Nice touches. His awards and
medals displayed on the altar. It was perfect. And finally
after it was all over - seeing Princes Harry and William
walking and talking together along with Kate as well.
Couldn't have been better.

It all must have brought great comfort to the Queen.

"Eternal Rest Grant to him, O Lord
And let perpetual light shine on him
May he Rest in Peace
Amen."