Emotion, always.
By bursts of fire or moments of meditation, the United Kingdom in mourning for eight days pays tribute to Prince Philip on Saturday, the day after the announcement of the death of the husband of Queen Elizabeth II who has lost his most faithful support.
Two months away from celebrating his 100th birthday, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle, west London, on Friday morning.
The Queen expressed her "deep sorrow" to lose the one who had been her husband for more than 70 years and was, with his strong character (and his tacky jokes) a personality familiar to generations of inhabitants of the Kingdom. United and the fifteen countries of which Elizabeth II is head of state.
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In London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Gibraltar and from Royal Navy ships at sea ... Salvos will be fired at noon local time (2 p.m. in France) to greet the one who had become the patriarch of the British royal family, after being born Prince of Greece in Corfu then a childhood tossed around Europe.
Minutes of silence will be observed before Premier League football matches.
From Friday evening, the bells of Westminster Abbey, where his marriage was celebrated in 1947, rang 99 times, once a minute, in homage to the 99-year-old prince.
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His portrait, alone or accompanied by his wife, appears in the headlines on Saturday with the dates marking his century of life: 1921-2021.
The Daily Mail tabloid devotes a special 144-page issue to him.
The televisions jostled their programs and the children of the late prince shared their memories in a prerecorded program broadcast by the BBC.
"If you said something ambiguous, he would tell you: + make up your own mind," said his eldest son Charles, the heir to the crown.
"I have never known my life without him"
As soon as her death was announced, thousands of messages of condolence arrived from around the world as the public flocked to Windsor Castle or Buckingham Palace, the Queen's official residence in London, to lay flowers and gifts. words of support.
His death marks the end of an era, some say, at a time when the country is looking for a new identity after Brexit.
“He represented stability.
I'm old and I've never known my life without him, ”Christine Playle, 75-year-old Englishwoman, told AFP in Windsor.
“I think it will be a great loss, he has been such a loyal husband to the Queen.
He's always been there, one step behind, supporting her.
"By his side, he accomplished thousands of public engagements until his retirement in 2017. A dedication to which Elizabeth II had paid tribute, publicly confident that he had been his" strength "and his" support ".
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Death of Prince Philip: the British pay homage to the Duke of Edinburgh
The monarch, who will turn 95 on April 21, must now face alone the crises shaking the British royal family, such as the recent criticisms of her grandson Harry and Meghan.
They blamed a lack of support for Meghan, despite thoughts of suicide.
The former Métis actress and her husband have claimed that an unidentified member of the royal family (but neither the Queen nor her husband) had wondered about the color of skin that their son Archie would have, before his birth.
The question remains whether the couple, who have distanced themselves from the royal family and now live in California, will attend Philip's funeral, which promises to be reduced in size.
No state funeral
The College of Arms, an organization involved in implementing royal protocols, said Prince Philip would not have a state funeral, and his coffin would not be on display to the public.
His remains will rest at Windsor Castle before a funeral at St George's Chapel, "in accordance with the custom and wishes of His Royal Highness", indicates this heraldic organization.
Buckingham Palace said on Friday the Queen was "reviewing" arrangements for her funeral.
In these times of pandemic, the public is encouraged not to go near royal residences to avoid crowds, but rather to make a donation to an association.
A book of condolences has also been put online.
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Known for not having his tongue in his pocket, Prince Philip was noted for his provocative remarks sometimes tinged with racism or sexism. But the British also hold back his tireless dedication. Born in Corfu on June 10, 1921 with the titles of prince of Greece and Denmark, in 2009 he broke the record for the longevity of the spouses of British monarchs. He retired in August 2017, having participated in more than 22,000 official public engagements since his wife's accession to the throne in 1952.
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