Police officers surrounded Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle today as a high-alert security operation was launched for Prince Philip’s funeral. ‘Thousands’ of well-wishers are expected to descend on the Royal palaces this afternoon to pay their respects as the Duke of Edinburgh‘s funeral takes place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, one officer told MailOnline. Drains … Read more
Soaring over Windsor Castle, this is the Duke of Edinburgh performing his own flypast of the mighty royal fortress. The photograph shows Philip, then 31, flying solo on the day he was presented with his RAF wings nearly seven decades ago. He began flying lessons in November 1952 and made his first solo flight in December … Read more
Prince Philip will become the 25th Royal in the 200-year-old vault hidden beneath St George’s Chapel in Windsor when he is buried. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died last Friday aged 99, will join a range of kings and queens behind a set of iron gates around 16ft underground. Among the notables already there include George … Read more
Prince Philip‘s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to the Queen and his ‘courage, fortitude and faith’ will be put at the heart of his funeral service later today. A reduced group of 30 friends and royal family members are set to gather at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle this afternoon to mark the death of the long-standing … Read more
A golden glow fell over the grounds of Windsor Castle this morning as dawn broke on the day HRH Prince Philip will be laid to rest. The eyes of the world will be on the royal residence today as the Queen says her final goodbye to the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband, strength and stay … Read more
A golden glow fell over the grounds of Windsor Castle this morning as dawn broke on the day HRH Prince Philip will be laid to rest. The eyes of the world will be on the royal residence today as the Queen says her final goodbye to the Duke of Edinburgh, her husband, strength and stay … Read more
Prince Philip‘s ‘unwavering loyalty to the Queen’ and his ‘courage, fortitude and faith’ will be put at the heart of his funeral service later today. A reduced group of 30 friends and royal family members are set to gather at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle this afternoon to mark the death of long-standing royal, … Read more
Soaring over Windsor Castle, this is the Duke of Edinburgh performing his own flypast of the mighty royal fortress. The photograph shows Philip, then 31, flying solo on the day he was presented with his RAF wings nearly seven decades ago. He began flying lessons in November 1952 and made his first solo flight in December … Read more
Lady Louise Windsor, 17, was the picture of understated poise today as she joined her parents to look at flowers laid by wellwishers for her grandfather outside the ground of Windsor Castle. The daughter of Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward sported dark clothes for the appearance a day ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip. … Read more
Lady Louise Windsor, 17, was the picture of understated poise today as she joined her parents to look at flowers laid by wellwishers for her grandfather outside the ground of Windsor Castle. The daughter of Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward sported dark clothes for the appearance a day ahead of the funeral of Prince Philip. … Read more