The Thanksgiving Liturgy was held at Westminster Abbey and saw a church of 1,800 people gather to honor the life of Prince Philip. The queen arrived at the service accompanied by the Duke of York, who also walked her down the aisle in the abbey to her seat. He then took his own place in the front row of the church. The service came after the 95-year-old head of state resigned from the Commonwealth Day service earlier this month due to mobility problems and has spoken in the past about her struggle to move. Earlier reports said the queen was “determined” to be in the service. The Palace said it was actively involved in the service plans, with much evidence reflecting its wishes. Follow our liveblog to get the latest updates on Philip Memorial today.
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All eyes are on Kate Middleton’s Alessandra Rich dress
The Duchess of Cambridge continued to show off her style, arriving at the monument in a polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich. Olivia Petter has the details: Kate Ng March 29, 2022 1:00 p.m. 1648554017
The Queen leaves Westminster Abbey
The Queen has now left Westminster Abbey. The Duke of York helped her get in her car, with whom she arrived at the memorial. Queen Elizabeth II is assisted in her car by her son, Prince Andrew, shortly after Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip (AP) Kate Ng March 29, 2022 12:40 PM 1648553761
Royal fans feel the queen as she appears excited during the performance of “God Save The Queen”
Viewers who tuned in to BBC One coverage of Prince Philip’s memorial were moved when the queen appeared to be moved when the national anthem was sung. Some people said they noticed “tears in her eyes”, while others said that seeing His Majesty during their service also made them emotional. Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:36 1648553405
The sweet meaning behind the flowers chosen for the monument of Prince Philip
Westminster Abbey gave us some background on the flower arrangements chosen to honor the Duke of Edinburgh today. The abbey’s official Twitter account posted photos of the flowers, which include roses, carnations, eryngium (sea holly) and dendrobium orchids. The colors of each floral composition included shades of red, white and blue. But there is a hidden meaning to the flowers that were chosen. According to Westminster Abbey, the orchids “appear in the Queen’s wedding bouquet”, while the holly “reflects the Duke’s career in the Navy and his affection for the sea”. Kate Ng March 29, 2022 12:30 p.m. 1648553388
Prince George and Princess Charlotte make rare public appearances
The two eldest children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, made a rare public appearance at the monument to Prince Philip. However, the couple’s youngest child, Prince Louis, was not present. Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:29 1648552935
The service is now complete, with the church singing the uplifting “Guide Me, O Thou Redeemer”, followed by the national anthem, to complete it. It was the Duke of Edinburgh’s wish that the hymn be sung at his funeral. Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:22 1648552805
Princess Charlotte praised her trust in the memorial
Princess Charlotte, the second child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, has been praised for her trust as she greeted people inside Westminster Abbey. The six-year-old arrived with her parents and older brother, Prince George, for her great-grandfather’s memorial service. Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:20 1648551902
Windsor Dean pays tribute to “remarkable” Prince Philip
The Duke’s Edinburgh’s intellect, work ethic, sense of humor and devotion to his family were honored in a speech by the Dean of Windsor. Addressing the church at Westminster Abbey, the Right Reverend David Conner said: “He was practical, he wanted to put flesh and blood into his dreams and (recognizing the limitations of life in this so-called ‘real world’) he dedicated his natural energy, its enormous capacity for pure hard work, in a number of down-to-earth operations. “These included equipping young people to face tomorrow’s challenges, encouraging respect for and caring for the physical order, and his pioneering work in facilitating conversation between representatives of different world religions. “Through his passionate commitment, he drew others to himself with admiration and respect and, in the case of those who lived and worked closer to him, genuine love.” Mr Conner added: “I do not want to think that I should paint him a ‘plaster saint’. someone without the usual human weaknesses and failures. “He was too conscious to ever be flattered. Of course, we must say that his life bore the marks of sacrifice and service. “Certainly, he could show great sympathy and kindness. There is no doubt that he had a delightfully fascinating, and often derogatory, sense of humor. “It is clear that his mind restrained both conjecture and common sense. Moreover, no one would ever question his faith and deep devotion to our queen and their family. “However, there were times when it could be abrupt. perhaps, in an heated discussion, forgetting how intimidating it could be. “A kind of physical reserve sometimes made him look a little distant. He could be a little sharp in biting what he thought were bubble bubbles or slander. “On the other hand, we must not forget that he was sometimes injured by unjust criticism or misunderstanding.” Concluding his speech, the dean said: “As we thank for the life of a remarkable man, perhaps the greatest tribute to him, especially in these very turbulent times, will be to accept the challenge, tacit in his life, to rekindle in our hearts something of this call and to pray (as I think he did) for inspiration and guidance to play our part, no matter how small, in the work for a kinder future. “ Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:05 1648551605
The best quotes from the Duke of Edinburgh
As we remember the life of Prince Philip, we remember some of the best things he has ever said in the 99 years of his life: Kate Ng29 March 2022 12:00 1648551096
The senior members of the royal family sit in the front row of the church at the monument to the Duke of Edinburgh. The Queen as well as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are wearing emerald greens, while many others in the church are wearing royal blue for the event. (Front row from left to right) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Basilica, Rear Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Duke of York, Earl of Wessex, Countess Wessex, Lady Louise Mountbatten- Windsor and Viscount Severn. (second row from left to right) The Duke of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Cambridge, Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips, Savannah Phillips, Tina Maila and Tia during Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey in London (PA) Kate Ng March 29, 2022 11:51
