Queen Elizabeth and her devoted husband of 73 years, Prince Phillip, will be reunited in death following her funeral, as the change to the Duke of Edinburgh's current rest place is part of royal protocol.
September 10, 2022 - 10:45 BST Sophie Bates Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip will be reunited in death following Her Majesty’s funeral, as the Duke of Edinburgh's body will be moved and placed alongside his lifelong partner.
RELATED: Queen Elizabeth 1926-2022: A nation mourns, what happens next - from funeral to King Charles's first speech The Duke of Edinburgh, who died at the age of 99 during the height of COVID-19 back in April 2021, was placed in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel following his death. As part of royal protocol, it was expected that this would be temporary so that he could be laid alongside the Queen.
As the devoted partner to the Queen, Prince Phillip’s body will be moved to Windsor Castle's Chapel and placed alongside his wife after her funeral. The Queen’s father, King George VI and her mother Queen Elizabeth are also buried at the chapel, along with the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret.Loading the player... WATCH: The Queen and Prince Phillip's enduring love story
Prince Phillip’s funeral took place during strict social distancing rules last year, which meant the ceremony was a low-key affair. The Duke’s great-grandchildren did not attend his funeral, which was likely for this reason, as they attended his Memorial Service held at Westminster Abbey in March of this year.Plans for Her Majesty’s funeral are underway, and her coffin is expected to be moved from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh on Sunday 11 September.
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