Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and late husband of queen elizabeth ii, is being laid to rest in what is expected to be an emotional goodbye, with the potential for some tension in the royal family … and TMZ is streaming it live.
The ceremony was held against the backdrop of a bright and early Saturday morning across the pond at Windsor Castle … where Philip’s life, service and loyalty to the Queen is celebrated. As expected, Harry and William were separated when they entered the church.
QE2’s husband of 73 is resting in the castle’s private chapel – and today his coffin will be transported to St. George’s Chapel, where he will be buried in the Royal Vault.
The chest is flanked by 9 members of the royal family, including his grandsons prince william and Prince Harry
Of course all eyes will be on Harry to see how he deals with his brother, his father Prince Charles, and others because this is their first public interaction since Harry and Meghan MarkleOprah’s interview … true they accused members of the royal family of racism.
While Harry flown in from California for the ceremony, Meghan was denied medical clearance to travel since she is pregnant with their second child.
As for Prince Philip, his coffin will be loaded into the back of a Land Rover that he himself has adapted into a hearse, and the procession will run along roads with soldiers saluting his service in the Navy.
Only 30 family members will enter St. George’s Chapel – due to COVID restrictions – for the approximately 50-minute service. The duke’s medals, awards and awards will be displayed on the altar as his family and royal subjects say goodbye to him for the last time.