At the funeral of Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99, the Royals and the British said goodbye.
Prince Harry is due to leave only two days later.
Prince Philip was buried at Windsor Castle on April 17th.
He had died at the age of 99.
The ceremony started at 3:45 p.m. and was televised live.
Only 30 guests could attend the funeral service - TV pictures show Prince Harry and Prince William talking to each other
(see update from April 18, 4:55 p.m.)
.
At the funeral of his father, Prince Charles surprisingly openly showed his grief (
see update from April 17, 9:40 p.m.
).
Duchess Meghan sent a handwritten letter (
see update from April 18, 8:55 a.m.
).
This news ticker is continuously updated.
Update from April 19, 11:22 a.m.:
All Royal fans had hoped that after Prince Philip's funeral there would be reconciliation between Prince Harry and his family. But according to the
Daily Mail
, the Queen's grandson is already flying back to his pregnant wife Duchess Meghan in Los Angeles. After all, before his return flight, he and his father Prince Charles should look at the flower greetings to his deceased grandfather Philip at Windsor Castle. For the Queen's 95th birthday on Wednesday, he would no longer be in Great Britain. This would put an approach back on hold. That utterly at least one palace insider compared to
picture
. "If Harry should fly now, it follows that all attempts at reconciliation have failed."
Prince Philips funeral: Duchess Kate with a very special piece of jewelry
Update from April 18, 5:50 p.m.: It
is foreseeable that nothing will be left to chance at such an important ceremony as Prince Philip's funeral.
The funeral of the late royal, however, is particularly characterized by numerous small gestures full of attention to detail.
So not only the Queen or the absent Duchess Meghan set a special mark with their special ideas (see below).
Duchess Kate also sent a touching farewell message by choosing a unique piece of jewelry.
Prince William's wife, for example, wore a four-row pearl necklace, which comes from the Queen's repertoire and which is also said to have been worn by Princess Diana at the time.
That the daughter-in-law of the late Lady Di is now allowed to hang this historic jewelry around her neck is not the first time.
Kate is said to have appeared with the same necklace at a dinner on the occasion of the royal couple's 70th wedding anniversary.
Their special relationship was already evident in numerous public appearances of the two monarchs, because Kate and Philip often stood close together and laughed together.
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Prince Philips' coffin also had some special features: It was decorated with white flowers from the palace garden, next to which his standard - consisting of Danish lions, a white cross as a symbol of his Greek roots, black and white stripes for the Battenberg family and his own Officer's cap and his pompous sword - were appropriate.
At Prince Philip's funeral: Queen carried his pocket square in her handbag
Update from April 18, 2:45 p.m.:
As the British media report, the Royals met in a small circle in the castle after Prince Philip's funeral.
Queen
Elizabeth II invited 14 guests to a private memorial service. Due to the current corona pandemic, the British government currently does not allow more than 15 people to attend a funeral. Prince Harry, who had traveled from America, was one of the closest families.
As
reported by
focus.de
, Queen Elizabeth is said to have had a white pocket square in her handbag during the funeral.
It was Prince Philips' trademark: the folded squares tucked into the breast pocket of his suit.
They were a classic accessory of the prince.
The Queen is also said to have carried a small photo of her and her husband with her.
The photo she was
carrying in her pocket,
according to an insider for the
Daily Mail
, was taken in Malta.
The island was a special place for the couple because they lived in a villa in the capital Valletta between 1949 and 1951.
Prince Philip was stationed there as a naval officer on the HMS Magpie.
Prince Philips funeral: Meghan surprised with a gesture from afar
Update from April 18, 8:55 a.m.:
Due to her pregnancy, Meghan Markle was unable to fly to England to attend Prince Philip's funeral. Doctors advised against the long flight. Nevertheless, the 39-year-old also said goodbye to Prince Philip. The Duchess wrote a letter to the Queen's late husband - the lines she wrote on a piece of paper were placed in an envelope in St. George's Chapel. The words Meghan wrote in this letter will probably remain a secret forever - because what is in it has not been published. Together with her husband Prince Harry, they also had a flower wreath made. The national plant of Greece and Sea Holly were used in the wreath to symbolize his time in the Navy.
Prince Philip: The tears of the royal family
Update from April 17, 9:40 p.m.:
The funeral service of Prince Philip was an emotional day for the royal family and Great Britain.
At the age of 99, Queen Elizabeth II's husband died a week ago.
He spent 73 years at the side of the royal head.
Due to the corona pandemic, but also because it was Philips' request, the ceremony took place in a small group.
And at the same time before the eyes of the world public.
The dignified process was not lacking in emotional moments. The sight of the Queen, who attended her husband's funeral separately in the chapel, evoked a flood of sympathy. Observers pained the lonely image of the worthy, disciplined queen. Only in a moment was she seen crying. Upon the arrival of the coffin with the remains of her husband. Otherwise: discipline and attitude. Her grandchildren Prince Harry and William were also closely watched. The broken relationship between the brothers caused concern lines among Royal fans. After the ceremony, TV recordings showed them engrossed in a conversation. A sight that gave hope for a positive turn. Prince Charles, heir apparent and son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip,The emotions overwhelmed during the funeral march to the chapel. Photos showed tears that ran down the Royal's cheeks.
The next big event is coming up soon: The Queen will be 95 years old.
It is the first birthday that she has had to spend without Philip since their wedding.
Prince Philip: funeral of Queen husband: Social networks full of condolences
Update from April 17, 8:50 p.m.:
In the social networks, numerous people expressed their sympathy for Queen Elizabeth II. In particular, the fact that the royal head had to sit alone at the funeral due to the corona restrictions caused sympathy.
"Sitting alone at the funeral of her husband, who she was married to for over 70 years, is heartbreaking," tweeted one person.
Sky News journalist Dan Whitehead commented, "To see the Queen sat alone with her head bowed is just heartbreaking."
Prince Philips funeral: Great Britain pays last respects to Queen husband
Update from April 17, 8:30 p.m.:
An incident occurred during Prince Philip's funeral service.
A bare-chested woman caused a stir, who drew attention to herself by shouting loudly.
"Save the earth", she called in front of Windsor Castle after the national minute of silence - and fell in the direction of a statue of Queen Victoria, as the PA news agency reported.
A dpa reporter observed how the woman tried to get past the security forces.
She was taken away in handcuffs.
Nothing was noticed of the incident inside the castle.
Update from April 17, 8:15 p.m.:
All over Great Britain, people took part in the funeral service in honor of Prince Philips.
Although the population was called on due to the corona pandemic to watch the ceremony at home in front of the television, many took the opportunity to gather in front of the royal residence near London.
"It is our Royal Family, so I had the feeling that I personally have to show my respect - although we were advised not to do this," said one of those present from the German press agency.
"He was a neighbor," reported another person.
“He was a really nice guy.
All British liked and respected him.
He served the nation for a long time. "
Farewell to Prince Philip: difficult walk for Queen Elizabeth II after 73 years of marriage
Update from April 17, 8 p.m.:
The royal family shares recordings of Prince Philips' funeral service on their Instagram channel.
One post shows a scene in St. George's Chapel, the Queen in the front row, separated from family members.
In front of her are the pallbearers with the remains of her husband.
The two were married for 73 years.
For Queen Elizabeth II a difficult * and lonely last greeting: Farewell, Philip.
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Update from April 17, 7.45 p.m.:
After the funeral service in the closest circle, there were pictures in front of the chapel that many had been waiting for: Prince Harry and Prince William spoke to each other.
The three of the two brothers, together with Duchess Kate, went across the grounds.
It is cause for hope that the broken relationship between the siblings could develop in a more positive direction.
But behind the scenes there was obviously a lot of tension in the face of Harry and William's meeting.
Update from April 17th, 6:55 p.m
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:
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"My God - what an impressive, moving ceremony." With these words Charles Spencer, Lady Diana's brother, commented on the funeral of Prince Philip.
Prince Philip's memorial service: Meghan is said to have sent a card to the memorial service
Update from April 17, 6:30 p.m.:
Duchess Meghan is said to have written a card for Prince Philip's memorial service. This is reported by the British tabloid
Daily Mail
. The note should be part of a flower wreath that the couple had made in honor of Philips. The content of her lines are unknown, writes the newspaper. On the advice of her doctor, Meghan was unable to accompany her husband Prince Harry to his grandfather's funeral. She reportedly watched the ceremony on TV from her California home.
The couple personally selected the flowers for the funeral wreath, according to the tabloid.
The arrangement consists, among other things, of the Greek plant true hogweed - in honor of the origins of Prince Philips - and noble thistle, a homage to the Royal Navy, to which Philip had felt deeply connected.
Plus Meghan's card, which is known for her talent for calligraphy, according to the
Daily Mail
.
Prince Philips funeral: In front of the camera - Harry and William surprise with an intimate moment
Update from April 17, 6:20 p.m.:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thought of Prince Philip on his Twitter channel.
One photo shows the politician, head bowed, in front of 10 Downing Street. His comment: "In memory of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021."
16.55:
On TV you can see how Prince Harry, William and his wife Kate leave the chapel - and talk to each other.
First Harry talks to Duchess Kate, then Prince William joins them and together, Harry in the middle, they walk across the grounds.
In view of the currently broken relationship between the siblings, a significant moment!
Could it be the beginning of a rapprochement?
Prince Philip's funeral is over: Queen Elizabeth II is the first to leave the chapel
16.45:
The funeral service in the chapel is over.
The members of the royal house, first and foremost the Queen, leave the building and step outside, an organ accompanies them musically.
Prince Philip's coffin was lowered into the royal tomb during the funeral service.
Prince Harry could be watched with bowed head during the ceremony.
The Queen left the place in her Rolls Royce.
The crypt is not Philips' final resting place.
After the Queen's death, the Prince Consort is reburied next to his wife, for whom a grave is planned in the small King George VI memorial chapel.
The Queen's closest relatives rest there: her father George VI, her mother and her sister Margaret.
Photos of the funeral march to the chapel show a visibly moved Prince Charles, heir to the throne of the United Kingdom and son of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.
You can see tears running down his cheeks.
Funeral service of Prince Philip in the live ticker: Farewell to the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
16.40:
Prince Harry, who had to arrive from the USA without his wife Meghan, sits alone, as does the Queen, during the funeral service.
Because of the pandemic, special security precautions are in place, only 30 members of the royal family have gathered in the chapel.
None of the ten great-grandchildren Prince Philips and Queen Elizabeth II are present.
The choir that sings during the ceremony is also separated from the royals.
16:33:
The United Kingdom
bids
farewell to Prince Philip this Saturday. Due to the corona pandemic, the population was called not to travel to Windsor and to watch the ceremony on television on Saturday afternoon. It can be assumed that a large part of Great Britain now spends the day in front of the TV, paying their last respects to the prince in their own way.
16.30:
The closest members of the royal family have recently gathered for the funeral service of the deceased Prince Philips.
Queen Elizabeth II, the widow of Prince Philip, seems composed, reports the German press agency.
The queen sits at the very front of the church with some distance.
Heir to the throne Charles and Duchess Kate, the wife of Prince William, seem moved.
The 30 mourners wear black mouth and nose covers.
Many of the female guests are dressed in black veils - with the exception of the queen.
Funeral service of Prince Philip: widow Queen Elizabeth II is said to have wiped a tear from her cheek
16:24:
Duchess Meghan, Prince Harry's pregnant wife, is said to be watching Prince Philip's funeral on television.
Since she could not be there, she was watching the funeral at home in Los Angeles on TV, the German press agency learned.
On the advice of her doctor, Meghan refrained from accompanying her husband Harry to his grandfather's funeral.
16.15:
Prince Philip's funeral is currently taking place.
In a small circle, the royal family said goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II's husband, the couple had been married for 73 years.
The
Daily Mail
According to the Queen could be observed at the beginning of the funeral it as a tear from her cheek wiped upon arrival of the coffin of Prince Philip.
Prince Philip's funeral service NOW in the live ticker: First song by Johann Sebastian Bach
16.05:
The first song of the funeral sounds.
It is "Adorn yourself, oh dear soul" by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Three German relatives also take part in Prince Philip's funeral service.
16.03:
The coffin with the remains of Prince Philips is carried into the church.
4 p.m .:
It is a national minute of silence!
Prince Harry and William: For the first time brothers meet again at Prince Philips funeral
15.56:
The meeting of Prince Philip and Prince William is watched with eagle eyes by the British tabloid media.
An insider told the
Daily Mail
that the
employees walked on “eggshells”
to keep the situation between the two brothers relaxed.
However, the two had made it clear that they wanted to concentrate on their grandfather's funeral.
However, according to an inside source: "But it made everyone doubly nervous to say something that could be remotely interpreted as critical of the other side.
It was a minefield. "
3:54 p.m.:
Prince Philip's coffin arrived punctually at 3:54 p.m. in front of the chapel.
Prince Philip's memorial service has begun: information in the live ticker
Update from April 17, 3:53 p.m.:
Queen Elizabeth II has arrived at the St. George's Chapel and has entered it.
Prince Philip's widow is escorted to her seat.
Update from April 17, 3:45 p.m.:
The procession has started.
Prince Charles has taken position directly behind the Land Rover with the Prince Philips coffin.
Prince Harry and Prince William are also ready in row three.
A total of nine members of the royal family follow the coffin on foot.
William and Harry walk in the same row, but not next to each other.
Between them is Peter Philips, the eldest son of the Queen's daughter Princess Anne.
With this arrangement, the media speculated, the Queen wants to avoid visible tensions between the brothers.
Their relationship had recently suffered greatly from the move of Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan, to the United States and the couple's allegations of racism against the palace.
Print Philips funeral service in the live ticker: Pallbearers carry the remains of Prince Philips
Update from April 17th, 3:40 p.m .:
The pallbearers carry the Prince Philips coffin to the specially designed Land Rover.
On the coffin are flowers and Prince Philips' service cap.
The porters are members of the Grenadier Guards Division, a body regiment of Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Charles, son of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II and heir to the throne, arrived in a limousine at the royal residence near London.
The broadcasters BBC and Sky News reported.
A car with Prince William and Kate also drove onto the grounds an hour before the ceremony began.
Update from April 17, 3:35 p.m.:
Prince Philip's funeral service will begin shortly.
Special attention is paid to the brothers William and Harry, between whom there has been a bad breath in the past few months.
The background is the so-called Megxit, the withdrawal of Prince Harry and Meghans, Duchess of Sussex, from the royal duties of the royal family.
During the procession, Queen Elizabeth II's two grandchildren will run after the coffin.
It is a special moment, last as children Harry and William walked behind the coffin of their deceased mother Diana.
Deceased husband of Queen Elizabeth II: Prince Harry and William reunited at Prince Philip's funeral
Update from April 17, 3:25 p.m.:
The members of the royal family who do not take part in the funeral procession behind the Philips coffin make their way to St. George's Chapel in cars.
Update from April 17, 3:13 p.m.:
Malta
paid tribute to
the deceased Prince Consort Philip with a
gun
salute. In front of the Villa Guardamangia, where Philip and Elizabeth II lived for around two years between 1949 and 1951, people laid flowers. A few kilometers away, in the capital Valletta, a guard fired nine gun salutes - one shot for each of nine decades in the prince's life. As a young marine, Prince Philip was stationed on the small island nation. The future queen called this time one of the happiest of her life. The connection between Prince Philips and the island remained close throughout his life.
Update from April 17, 3 p.m.:
Young sailors from the former Prince Philips school have remembered the deceased husband of Queen Elizabeth II with a memorial service on the sea.
Off the coast of the Scottish village of Hopeman, students from the international private school Gordonstoun dropped a wreath from the sailing school boat "Ocean Spirit of Moray" into the water.
Prince Philip had once learned to sail there.
"Throughout the week we had the opportunity to reflect on how proud we are to create what was important to the Duke," said Headmistress Lisa Kerr.
"We can't have big gatherings right now, but to be able to pay him a smaller but appropriate tribute is great."
Prince Philips funeral service in the live ticker: German relatives: "He kept the family together"
Update from April 17, 2:40 p.m.:
Prince Philip's funeral will begin at 3 p.m. (4 p.m. CET) with a national minute of silence.
The Royal Family announced this on their Instagram account.
The signal would be given by the mounted artillery of the royal troops.
For this, the pallbearers will pause at the entrance to the chapel.
The photo shared on Instagram shows a sea of bouquets in front of Windsor Castle.
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Update from April 17, 2:30 p.m.:
Another German relative of Prince Philip has
paid tribute to
the late husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
"He kept the family together," said Princess Xenia zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg of the BBC on the Saturday before the funeral.
The younger generation of the family looked up to Prince Philip and admired his discipline, selflessness and humor.
As one of three German relatives, Philipp Prinz zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Xenia's brother, takes part in the funeral service.
It is an honor that her brother has been invited to the ceremony, according to Prince Philip's great niece.
Prince Philips funeral in the live ticker: insignia, medals and orders are issued
Update from April 17, 2:05 p.m.:
Prince Philip
chose
during his lifetime which medals should be displayed on the altar at his funeral service.
The medals and awards bestowed on him by the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations were draped on April 17th on nine cushions on the altar of St. George's Chapel.
The orders and medals represent the many facets of his long, royal life.
As an indication of his origins as Prince of Greece and Denmark, insignia from these two countries were also displayed.
Also Philips Field Marshal's Staff and his Royal Air Force wings, which underscore his lifelong commitment to the armed forces.
Prince Philips funeral in the live ticker: Prince of Prussia sends a letter of condolence
Update from April 17, 1:51 p.m
.: Before Prince Philip's funeral, the head of the House of Hohenzollern, Georg Friedrich Prince of Prussia, honored the Duke of Edinburgh in a letter of condolence to the British Queen. The Prince of Prussia announced on April 16 in Potsdam that he particularly admired Prince Philip for how tirelessly he had always worked for his family, the Commonwealth, but also for German-British reconciliation. He was very happy that he had met Prince Philip on several official and private occasions, says the letter from the great-great-grandson of the last German Emperor Wilhelm II and his wife Princess Sophie. Like Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Georg Friedrich Prince of Prussia is a direct descendant of the British Queen Victoria (1819-1901).
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Sarg in der Inner Hall positioniert - Windsor weitläufig abgesperrt
Update vom 17. April, 13.27 Uhr: Der Sarg von Prinz Philip ist vor seiner Trauerfeier in die „Inner Hall“ von Schloss Windsor gebracht worden. Er ist mit der persönlichen Flagge des verstorbenen Philip drapiert. Obenauf ruhen Philips Kappe der Marine, ein Schwert und ein Blumenkranz. Dort verbleibt der Sarg bis zum Beginn der Zeremonie, in der er in die königliche Gruft beigesetzt wird.
Inzwischen hat auch die Polizei das Gelände rund um das Schloss Windsor mit weiträumigen Absperrungen gesichert. Zahlreiche Kräfte waren am Samstag im Städtchen Windsor westlich von London im Einsatz, Scharfschützen postierten sich auf Hausdächern. Schon in den Tagen zuvor hatten Spezialkräfte sogar Müllkörbe und Briefkästen auf mögliche Sprengkörper kontrolliert.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Königshaus veröffentlicht eigens geschriebenes Gedicht
Update vom 17. April, 13.13 Uhr: Vor Beginn der Trauerfeier zu Ehren Prinz Philips hat das Königshaus ein Gedicht veröffentlicht. Die Zeilen von Simon Armitage, der 2019 zum sogenannten Poet Laureate des Vereinigten Königreichs von Königin Elizabeth II. ernannt wurde, begleiten einen Zusammenschnitt von Fotos aus dem Leben von Philip. „Eine Montage zum Gedenken an das außergewöhnliche Leben des Herzogs von Edinburgh, einzigartig aufgrund seines schieren Erfahrungsschatzes und der Kriegsgeneration, zu der er gehörte“, twitterte der Palast.
Das Gedicht mit dem Namen „The Patriarchs - An Elegy“ wurde speziell zur Trauerfeier geschrieben. Es ist eine Hommage an Philips herausragende Karriere in der Royal Navy und bezeichnet seine Generation als „Ehemänner zur Pflicht“ (husbands to duty) und „Urgroßväter von Geburt an“ (great-grandfathers from birth). Philip trat 1939 der Marine bei und diente während des Zweiten Weltkrieges unter anderem im Mittelmeer.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Zwei deutsche Lieder während des Gottesdienstes
Update vom 17. April, 12.40 Uhr: Während der für etwa 50 Minuten angesetzten Zeremonie in der St.-Georgs-Kapelle, werden 30 Teilnehmer:innen anwesend sein. Die Queen wird alleine sitzen, der Abstand gewahrt werden. Alle Trauernden tragen Masken.
Inzwischen sind auch die Lieder bekannt, die währenddessen gespielt werden sollen. Wie das britische Königshaus bekannt gab, werden darunter auch zwei deutsche Stücke von Johann Sebastian Bach sein. Damit wird das Prozedere eröffnet und beendet. Zu Beginn wird das Lied „Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele“ gespielt werden, die Zeremonie wird mit „Präludium und Fuge c‑Moll“ enden. Diese Auswahl zeigt noch einmal, wie tief Prinz Philip sich mit Deutschland verbunden fühlte. Auch drei deutsche Adelige werden an der Zeremonie teilnehmen (s. Erstmeldung).
Dazwischen wird die musikalische Untermalung des Gottesdienstes mit einem reduzierten Chor stattfinden. Dazu werden Hornisten der Royal Navy spielen. Aufgrund der Coronapandemie werden die Gäste selbst nicht singen.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Seine Pferde und Kutsche erinnern an eine große Leidenschaft des Verstorbenen
Update vom 17. April, 11.35 Uhr: Zu Ehren Prinz Philips wird bei der Sarg des verstorbenen Queen-Gemahls in einem extra umgebauten Land Rover zur Kapelle transportiert. Der Wagen wurde speziell für diesen Zweck und unter Philips Mitwirkung entworfen. Es handelt sich um einen olivgrünen Land Rover Defender TD5. Die Queen dagegen folgt in einem Bentley, Thronfolger Prinz Charles, sowie weitere ranghohe Royals, gehen zu Fuß.
Wie bekannt wurde, gibt es aber noch ein weiteres Gefährt am Rande des Trauerzuges, dem ein näherer Blick gebührt. Denn auch Philips selbst gestaltete Kutsche und seine Ponys werden eine Rolle bei der Trauerfeier spielen. Der Buckingham Palace gab auf seiner Instagram-Seite bekannt, dass die dunkelgrüne Kutsche in die Feierlichkeit eingebunden werden soll. Vor acht Jahren gestaltete sie der Prinz selbst mit, das Kutschenfahren gehörten zu seinen größten Hobbys. Da Prinz Philip wegen seiner Athritis das Polospielen aufgeben musste, wandte er sich dem Sport in den 70er-Jahren zu und führte ihn auch im hohen Alter noch aus.
While the mourners will run after the coffin, they will pass the steel and aluminum carriage.
She will stand in the square of Windsor Castle.
Prince Philips black fur ponies "Balmoral Nevis" and "Notlaw Storm" will be excited about it.
The horse "Balmoral Nevis" is even bred by the Queen.
The Duke of Edinburgh's two fell ponies - Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm - will pull a carriage designed by The Duke of Edinburgh.
At the age of 50 The Duke of Edinburgh took up carriage driving and competed in events until 2003. pic.twitter.com/97NOB5VERh
- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 16, 2021
Prince Philips funeral in the live ticker: Queen shares touching private insight
Update vom 17. April, 10.01 Uhr: Kurz vor der Beisetzung von Prinz Philip erinnert die Königsfamilie mit privaten Schnappschüssen aus dem Familienalbum an den verstorbenen Ehemann der Queen. Darunter das gemeinsame Hochzeitsbild, aber auch Familienfotos mit den Kindern Charles und Anne. Nun teilte Queen Elizabeth II. ein privates Bild mit ihrem Ehemann auf den sozialen Netzwerken.
Dazu steht geschrieben: „Die Königin möchte dieses private Foto mit dem Herzog von Edinburgh teilen, das 2003 auf dem Gipfel des Coyles of Muick in Schottland aufgenommen wurde.“ Und weiter unten: „Ihre Majestät und die königliche Familie sind dankbar für alle Beileidsbekundungen aus der ganzen Welt und sind gerührt, so viele Menschen zu sehen und zu hören, die liebevolle Erinnerungen an den Herzog teilen, um sein Leben zu feiern.“ Aufgenommen wurde das Bild laut der Beschreibung von Schwiegertochter Herzogin Sophie, der Ehefrau von Prinz Edward.
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In der Nacht zum Samstag twitterte der Palast außerdem emotionale Worte: „Der Herzog von Edinburgh war ein liebender Ehemann und hingebungsvoller Vater, Großvater und Urgroßvater.“
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Sarg-Detail und genauer Ablaufplan bekannt
Update 17. April 2021, 08.16 Uhr: Für die Trauerfeier ist inzwischen ein genaueres Ablaufprotokoll bekannt. Die offizielle Zeremonie wird um 15.45 Uhr deutscher Zeit beginnen. Doch schon um 15.40 Uhr wird der Sarg von Prinz Philip zur „State Entrance Hall“ gebracht. Wie bekannt wurde, birgt dieser eine besondere Geschichte.
Der verstorbene Prinz wird nämlich erst beigesetzt, wenn auch die Queen verstorben ist und bis dahin auf einer schwarzen Marmorplatte im königlichen Gewölbe aufgebahrt. In der Times äußerte sich nun Andrew Leverton, Direktor des königlichen Bestattungsunternehmens Leverton & Sons, zum genaueren Sarg-Modell. Er bestehe aus englischer Eiche und müsse mindestens schon 30 Jahre alt sein. Das Unternehmen habe diesen nämlich schon 1991 vom Bestattungsunternehmen JH Kenyon übernommen. Ebenso den der Queen. Über ein Fertigungsdatum kann daher keine Auskunft getroffen werden.
Leverton dazu: „Das ist nicht etwas, das man einfach an einem Tag oder in ein paar Stunden fertigen kann. Wir hatten das Gefühl, dass es wichtig sei, ihn verfügbar zu haben.“ Doch ein weiteres Detail macht den Aufbahrungsort von Prinz Philip besonders. Im Inneren befinde sich eine Schicht aus Blei. Sie sorge dafür, dass der verstorbene Körper länger konserviert bleibt.
Dieser Sarg wird in einem dafür umgebauten Land Rover zur St. Georges-Kapelle gefahren, die Trauergäste werden dahinter hergehen. Vertreter verschiedener Militärformationen werden den Weg säumen, Salutschüsse werden abgefeuert. Um 15.53 Uhr soll die Kapelle erreicht werden. Dort soll die Nationalhymne gespielt werden, bevor um 16.00 Uhr eine nationale Schweigeminute ansteht, bevor die Mitglieder der königlichen Familie und Prinz Philips Privatsekretär die Kapelle betreten werden. Der Gottesdienst soll rund 50 Minuten dauern.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Im kleinen Rahmen auf Schloss Windsor
Erstmeldung vom 16. April:
London - Prinz Philip wird am 17. April beerdigt. Die Zeremonie wird auf Schloss Windsor stattfinden, wo der Queen-Gemahl mit 99 Jahren am 9. April „friedlich eingeschlafen“ war.
Inzwischen werden immer mehr Einzelheiten dazu bekannt, wie die Trauerfeier ablaufen wird. Die verwitwete Königin Elizabeth II. (94) wird demnach bei dem Gottesdienst am Samstag alleine in der St.-Georgs-Kapelle in Windsor Platz nehmen. Bei einem Leichenzug im Schlosshof werden unter anderem die Kinder und Enkelkinder Philips dem Prinzgemahl das letzte Geleit geben*. Der Sarg wird dabei auf einem eigens umgebauten Land Rover transportiert.
Aufgrund der Beschränkungen der Corona-Pandemie dürfen nur 30 Personen an der Zeremonie teilnehmen. Prinz Philip hätte es wohl begrüßt: Vor seinem Tod habe er den Wunsch einer kleinen Trauerfeier geäußert. Diese wird zwar komplett hinter den Palastmauern stattfinden, aber auch live im Fernsehen übertragen werden.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Kommt es zur Aussöhnung zwischen Harry und William?
Auf der Gästeliste der Veranstaltung stehen auch die beiden Prinzen Harry (36) und William (38), die ihrem Opa die letzte Ehre erweisen werden. Prinz Harry reiste dafür extra aus den USA an, seine hochschwangere Frau Meghan Markle (39) blieb jedoch zu Hause. Die beiden Brüder werden aber nicht Seite an Seite hinter dem Sarg hergehen, sondern getrennt von Peter Phillips, dem
Sohn der Queen-Tochter Prinzessin Anne. Wegen der Abstandsregelungen werden sie etwa vier Meter voneinander entfernt gehen. Es wurde spekuliert, dass die Queen hier auch eine bewusste Trennung schaffen wollte, da zwischen den Brüdern nach den Vorwürfen aus Harrys und Meghans Enthüllungs-Interview dicke Luft herrschen soll. Allerdings gingen die beiden Brüder auch schon 1997, bei der Beerdigung ihrer Mutter, Prinzessin Diana, nicht nebeneinander. Es kann sich also auch um eine Formangelegenheit des Hofes handeln. Es wird mit Spannung erwartet, ob das Aufeinandertreffen der Brüder zu einer Annäherung beitragen wird.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Auch mehrere deutsche Adelige auf der Gästeliste
Unter den Gästen der Trauerfeier sind auch mehrere deutsche Verwandte Prinz Philips. Mit ihnen war der verstorbene Monarch über seine Schwestern verwandt: Bernhard Prinz von Baden, Herinrich Donatus Prinz von Hessen und Philipp Prinz zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg. Britische Medien werten das als Beweis, wie eng sich Prinz Philip dieser Verwandtschaft verbunden fühlte.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Zivilkleidung während der Zeremonie
Wie ebenfalls bereits bekannt ist, werden die geladenen Gäste keine Uniformen auf Prinz Philips Beerdigung tragen. Harry wäre sonst der einzige Royal aus dem engeren Familienkreis in Zivilkleidung gewesen. Er musste seine militärischen Titel inzwischen abgeben. Stattdessen werden ein „Morning Coat“ oder „Cutaway“ als Kleidungsstücke empfohlen. Zusätzlich gilt die Maskenpflicht.
Musikalisch wird die Feierlichkeit von einem kleinen Chor aus vier Personen untermalt. Außerdem wird die Musik durch die Vertreter der Royal Navy und der Marine eine zentrale Rolle spielen.
Prinz Philips Beerdigung im Live-Ticker: Weitreichende Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Die Beerdigung Prinz Philips zieht aber auch viele Sicherheitsvorkehrungen mit sich. In Windsor durchkämmen Spezialeinheiten Mülleimer, Briefkästen und Telefonzellen auf der Suche nach verdächtigen Gegenständen. (dpa/jh) *24royal.de und Merkur.de sind Teil des Redaktionsnetzwerks von IPPEN.Media
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