The service will pay tribute to the Duke’s commitment to the family, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and recognize the importance of his legacy in creating opportunities for young people, environmental management and conservation, and supporting the Armed Forces. The service will pay tribute to the Duke’s contribution to public life and his support to more than 700 charities during his lifetime. The whole service order follows:
Music before the service
The service is conducted by the Most Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster. The service is sung by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Royal Chapel of His Majesty, St James’ Palace, directed by James O’Donnell, organist and conductor of Westminster Abbey. The instrument is played by Peter Holder, sub-organist. The State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are led by Major Trumpet Julian Sandford, and the Royal Air Force Fanfare Squadron is led by Sergeant Timothy Hynd RAF. Prior to the service, Matthew Jorysz, Assistant Organizer, plays: Andante cantabile from Charles-Marie Widor Agreement No. 3 (1844–1937). Are you with me BWV 508 attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)? Salix from the Plymouth Suite by Percy Whitlock (1903–46). The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band), directed by Lt. Col. Jason Burcham RM, Chief Music Officer, features: Prelude to Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 49th Parallel (1872–1958) and adaptation by Michael McDermott. Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner (1813–83) and adaptation by Peter Curtis. Canterbury Chorale by Jan Van der Roost (born 1956); Light and Gold by Eric Whitacre (born 1970); Men of Honor Part 2 by Thomas Bergerson (born 1980) and adaptation by Ivan Hutchinson. Pacific by Blake Neely (born 1969) and Hans Zimmer (born 1957) and adapted by Rieks van der Velde. Assistant organist plays Shepherd’s Song from Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”) (1770–1827). The sub-organist plays Benedictus from Charles Villiers Stanford’s Sonata Britannica (1852–1924)
The royal family arrives
Members of the Duke of Edinburgh’s family arrive and are taken to their seats. The Vice-President of the House of Commons, the Right Honorable Lady Eleanor Laing DBE Member and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, are received by the Dean and the Westminster Department. Presentations are made and led to their seats. The Prime Minister, the Honorable Member of Parliament Boris Johnson and Mrs Johnson are welcomed. Presentations are made and led to their seats. Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councilor Andrew Smith and Lady Mayor Salma Shah are welcomed. Presentations are made and led to their seats. Everyone stands up and then sits down. Representatives of religious communities and churches are transported to places in Fanari. The King and Queen of Belgium. The Queen of Denmark? The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. The Prince of Monaco; The King and Queen of the Netherlands and Princess Beatrice of the Netherlands. The King and Queen of Norway. The King and Queen of Spain. The King and Queen of Sweden. Successor to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prince El Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarwath El Hassan. Queen Anna-Maria of the Greeks. The successor Paul and Princess Marie-Sandal of Greece. Prince Philip and Princess Nina of Greece. Margaret, Guardian of the Romanian Crown and Prince Randu of Romania; Alexander’s successor and Serbia’s successor, Catherine, and Prince Cyril of Preslav arrive and take their places. Members of the royal family arrive and are led to their places. Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. The Duke of Kent and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive and are led into their seats. Princess Royal and Rear Admiral Sir Tim Laurence KCVO, CB? The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, and Bishop Severn arrive and take their seats. The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and Mr. Jack Brooksbank arrive and take their seats. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are received by the Dean and Capital. Presentations are made and led to their seats. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are received by the Dean and Capital. Presentations are made and led to their seats. They all stand as the procession moves towards the Quire, the Sacrarium and the Poets’ Corner. Sounds fanfare. The Queen is received by the Dean and Capital. Presentations are made.
Service Order
Everyone sings He who would be brave to face any disaster, let him consistently follow the Master. There is no discouragement he will do when he first confesses his intention to become a pilgrim. Whoever overwhelms him with sad stories, but gets confused – his power is more. No, the enemies will keep his power, even though he is at war with the giants: he will do his right to be a pilgrim. Since, Lord, you defend with your Spirit, We know that in the end we will inherit life. Then the fantasies will go away! Do not be afraid of what men say, I will work day and night to become a pilgrim. Monk’s Gate 372 NEH by The Pilgrim’s Progress adapted from an English folk song by John Bunyan (1628–88) and adapted by James O’Donnell (born 1961) Everyone is sitting The Most Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, Says the Offer: At Westminster Abbey, where he made promises that defined a life of willing duty and inspirational service, we thank His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A man of rare abilities and distinctions, rightly honored and honored, he never drew our attention away from himself. He gave privileges at work and perceived his position as a motivation for service. Working at a pace, with so many claims for his attention, he encouraged us to focus, as he was focused, on the things that matter. It was a discipline and character that seized the opportunity and overcame obstacles and difficulties. We remember, with affection and respect, the constant offering of a long life that he lived fully. Recognizing our loss, we turn to God who is our help because he will renew our hope. In remembrance with gratitude of Prince Philip, we then pledge to live as he lived, in faith, in the service of His Majesty and with greater reverence for our world and our neighbors. Let us pray with the words that Jesus taught us: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. come your kingdom. become your will. on earth as it is in heaven. Give us our bread today. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And do not tempt us. but redeemed us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Doyin Sonibare, a Gold Award winner from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, makes a tribute. Right-wing Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC, Coordinator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, reads: So who will you compare me to, or will I be equal? says the Saint. Lift up your eyes, and see who created these things, who draws out their army by number: he calls them all by name with the majesty of his power, for he is mighty in power. no one fails. Why sayest thou, Jacob, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is gone from my God? You do not know it; Have you not heard that the eternal God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, does not faint, nor does he grow weary? There is no search for understanding it. Gives strength to the unconscious. and to those who have no power it increases power. Even young people will faint and get tired, and young people will fall completely. They will fly with wings like eagles. They will run and will not get tired. and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40: 25–31 Thank God. The choir sings Obstruct us, Lord, in all our deeds with your most noble favor, and proceed with our constant help, so that in all our works that began, continued and ended in you, we can glorify your holy name and finally with your mercy have eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. William Byrd (c 1540–1623), Collect for Holy Communion The Book of Common Prayer His Eminence Right and Honorable Lady Sarah Mullally DBE, Dean of the Royal Chapel of Her Majesty, reads: Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, rejoice. Let your measure be known to all people. The Lord is near. Be careful about nothing. but in every thing with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, what is true, what is honest, what is just, what is pure, what is beautiful, what is good. if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think of these things. What you have learned, and received, and heard, and seen, do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4: 4–9 Thank God. Everyone stands to sing All creatures of God and our King, raise your voice and sing with us Alleluia, alleluia! Sun that burns with a golden ray, a silver moon with a softer glow: Oh praise him, oh praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Flowing water, pure and pure, make music for your Lord to hear, Alleluia, alleluia!
