The service is to honor the work of Prince Philip in supporting the Queen and his role in advocating for charities throughout the country and the Commonwealth. Palace staff are considering travel for the queen – who has been forced to retire from recent public events due to mobility problems. If you want to watch the ceremony yourself, see how you can do it:
When is the memorial service for the Duke of Edinburgh?
The memorial service for Prince Philip will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 and will take place at Westminster Abbey.
Where and how can I attend the ceremony?
The service will be broadcast live on television and online. BBC One will televise the ceremony from 10.30am. until 12.15 p.m. Tuesday – with the service available for watching on iPlayer below. The BBC’s Huw Edwards will host the show. He was previously in charge of covering the funeral of Prince Philip last year. This article is updated with the latest information.