The Queen intends to attend the service at Westminster Abbey, which will celebrate Prince Philip’s “devotion to family, nation and Commonwealth” and recognize the importance of his legacy in creating opportunities for young people, promoting environmental management and and the support of the Armed Forces “. .
The Abbey is the place where the couple got married, where they pledged to be “the heir of life and its members” at her coronation and it was to be the original place for his funeral, which instead took place in Windsor due to COVID .
Image: Only 30 mourners were allowed at the Duke’s funeral. Photo: AP
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The palace said the queen “actively participated in the plans for today’s Thanksgiving, with much evidence of Her Majesty’s wishes.”
It is believed that a last-minute decision will be made as to whether the Queen will attend following recent health concerns and since she was unable to attend the Commonwealth Day service earlier in March. The last time he was seen at an outdoor public event was on February 5, when he met locals at the Sandringham House ballroom to celebrate Accession Day.
Most of the family, but not all attend the service
The Queen will be accompanied by her children and grandchildren, such as the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Royal and Rear Admiral Tim Lawrence, the Earl and their children and Prince Andreas and his daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenia.
It will be the first time Prince Andrew has appeared in public since settling his sexual abuse case with Virginia Gioufre and stripping him of his military titles.
Prince Harry and Megan decided not to attend the service.
It is understood that some of the eldest great-grandchildren of the Queen and Prince Philip could also attend.
Image: Prince Philip specially requested for his funeral the participation of clergy from the Royal Estates
Charities and the armed forces will be represented
The Duke’s family, European kings and members of Prince Philip’s former staff will also form the church, along with his friends and political figures such as Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The service will pay special tribute to its public service and support to more than 700 charities with 500 representatives from many of them invited to attend, emphasizing its work to promote environmental management and conservation, support the Armed Forces and recognizing the importance of its heritage in creating opportunities for young people.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award, founded by him in 1956, will have a prominent place in the service.
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Due to COVID, the initial plans for the funeral of Prince Philip had to be significantly reduced last April. Some of the initials will be included in the Thanksgiving service, including Gold Medal winners from the Duke of Edinburgh Award and representatives from the United Kingdom Forces Associations, covering the steps leading up to King Abbey family and other guests.
One of the first roles he took on in 1953 after the Queen became monarch was the Commander-in-Chief of the Army Structure Force.
Prior to the start of the service, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth will play upon arrival at the Congregation. The Duke of Edinburgh has been the General of the Royal Marines for more than six decades. The service will be sung by the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Royal Chapel of His Majesty, St James’ Palace.
Picture: The Abbey is where the couple got married
“It was a discipline and character that seized the opportunity”
In a moving tribute to The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Westminster Dean, who will make the offer, he will say: the privilege to work and understood his degree as an incentive for service.
“Working at a pace, with so many claims for his attention, he encouraged us to focus, as he focused, on the things that matter. He was a discipline and character who seized opportunities and overcame obstacles and difficulties.
“We remember, with affection and respect, the constant offering of a long life that we lived fully. Recognizing our loss, we turn to God who is our help because he will renew our hope. In a grateful memory of Prince Philip, we then pledge to live He lived, in faith, in the service of His Majesty and with greater reverence for our world and our neighbors. “
Doyin Sonibare, holder of the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, will also speak to the service of His Royal Highness’s legacy, acknowledging the Impact of the Award on young people around the world.
She signed up for the award through the local Barking Youth Club and will share how she empowered her to reach her full potential and how she will continue to do so for future generations.
Image: The service will pay tribute to the public service and its support to more than 700 charities
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Ruth Marvel, CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, told Sky News: “I think this is just a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to someone who touched the lives of so many young people who are so important to the D of E. family.
“Obviously, when the Duke’s funeral took place, we were still in a state of exclusion. And that meant that we could not, as an organization, as a charity, be part of these celebrations as we would like his life and legacy to be.
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“So it’s a great opportunity, I think, to celebrate his life, to celebrate the impact he has had on young people and to really look forward to and get excited about the future.”
Prince Philip specifically requested for his funeral that clergymen from the Royal Estates of Windsor, Sandringham and Balmoral – known as the Queen’s family priests – play a role, and therefore will take part in the service with Archbishop
The music he wanted at his funeral will be played and the Choir will sing Te Deum in C by Benjamin Britten and Guide me, O thou great Redeemer will be sung by the church. According to government instructions at the time, there was no church song at his funeral.
Picture: The duke died in April last year. Photo: AP Image: The queen had to sit alone at his funeral last year. Photo: AP
The flowers inside the Abbey will be red, white and blue, including orchids appearing on the Queen’s wedding bouquet in 1947, and holly, to reflect the Duke of Edinburgh’s career in the Navy and his lifelong love of the sea.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on 9 April 2021 at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
