Funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh: Recap

The family, including the Queen, followed COVID-19 guidelines.

ByEmily Shapiro
Last Updated: April 18, 2021, 4:56 PM EDT

The funeral for Britain's Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, was held at 3 p.m. local time, 10 a.m. ET, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England.

The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9 at the age of 99.

The funeral was limited to 30 guests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Apr 17, 2021, 9:39 AM EDT

Guests including Kate Middleton head to chapel

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall (daughter-in-law to Prince Philip and wife to Prince Charles) and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge were among the funeral guests who traveled by car to the chapel, as opposed to walking in the royal procession behind the coffin.

PHOTO: Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrives for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England.
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Also traveling by car are some of Prince Philip's grandchildren: Zara Tindall (with her husband, Mike Tindall); Princess Eugenie (with her husband, Jack Brooksbank); and Princess Beatrice (with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi).

PHOTO: Catherine Duchess of Cambridge (right) and family members await the arrival of the coffin at the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Guard Room Roof, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
Catherine Duchess of Cambridge (right) and family members await the arrival of the coffin at the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Guard Room Roof, Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
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Members of the military stands outside St George's Chapel before the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor Castle in Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021.
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Apr 17, 2021, 9:14 AM EDT

Royal family set to reunite at funeral

Members of the royal family -- including the Queen, her four children and grandchildren -- will gather in one hour to mourn Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip.

PHOTO: A lone Grenadier Guard is seen ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021, in Windsor, England.
A lone Grenadier Guard is seen ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021, in Windsor, England.
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Members of Household Cavalry march by St George's Chapel before the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
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All 30 guests at the scaled-down funeral must wear masks and cannot sing, per COVID-19 guidelines.

The music at the service was selected by Prince Philip himself.

The Foot Guards Band are seen marching into position ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021, in Windsor, England.
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The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Windsor Castle in preparation for the Gun Salute on the palace grounds on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, in Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
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After the service, Philip will be interred in the royal vault in St. George's Chapel.

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