How the Queen’s old music teacher played a key role alongside Bach: Sir William Harris composed adagio espressivo which was played at Prince Philip’s funeral Sir William Harris was a former director of music at St George’s Chapel Taught music to Princess Elizabeth and sister Margaret at Windsor Castle Two of the other compositions were … Read more
Normally, the Queen is a pillar of strength for her family and the balm for the nation’s soul. But yesterday, on an occasion of deep sorrow and rare glories, it was she who required succour. When, for instance, the national minute’s silence froze the scene inside St George’s Chapel in the great walled enclosure of … Read more
It was perhaps the moment that would have made Prince Philip the most happy. After a funeral service meticulously curated by the Duke himself, a touching interlude between two divided brothers became one of the most indelible images of the day. Princes William and Harry yesterday appeared to signal at least a temporary thaw in the … Read more
Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his … Read more
Prince Philip’s coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault at the end of his televised funeral service today. The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin was interred by electric motor beneath the floor of the quire at St George’s Chapel in Windsor as the Dean of Windsor delivered his commendation. While the lowering of the coffin normally takes … Read more
It’s not how I hoped the Queen would emerge in public for the first time since the death of her beloved husband. Obviously frail, with her shoulders slumped in deep grief, she walked into the chapel near her home at Windsor Castle bereft and seemingly completely alone. All week we’ve been hearing how the indomitable … Read more
The Queen sat alone inside St George’s Chapel today as Covid regulations forced her to be separated from her family and wear a mask. The 94-year-old monarch cut a figure of silent dignity as she watched on as her beloved husband of 73 years was laid to rest. Following strict social distancing rules during the pandemic, … Read more
Britons fell silent this afternoon to remember the life of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral service at St George’s Chapel. Members of the duke’s close family, including Prince Charles and his sons the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge, stood at the bottom of the steps to the chapel in the grounds of … Read more
Sophie, Countess of Wessex bowed her head today she entered St George’s Chapel to attend the funeral of Prince Philip with her children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. The wife of Prince Edward wore an ankle-length black dress coat and sling-back heels to enter the chapel. The demure look was finished with a black … Read more
Britons fell silent this afternoon to remember the life of Prince Philip ahead of his funeral service at St George’s Chapel. Members of the duke’s close family, including Prince Charles and his sons the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge, stood at the bottom of the steps to the chapel in the grounds of … Read more