'Prince Philip has made an enormous impact, one we might not see the like of again.' Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, Peaches Golding reflects on the legacy of the Duke of Edinburgh. Follow live:
Royal Family share montage of Prince Philip's 'extraordinary life' alongside elegy from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage - see 9.03 postLive reporting by Greg Heffer and Amy ColesThe King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery have ridden towards Windsor Castle ahead of Prince Philip's funeral.Soldiers in the British Army have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral.
Another added:"We have selected a variety of music, which conveys many messages which embody the Duke of Edinburgh's life: service to the Queen, to the country and to the Commonwealth. The ceremony took place overlooking the Maltese capital's Grand Harbour, from the Upper Barrakka saluting battery. He said the event was a"tribute" to those involved who have put together"something really remarkable in a short space of time".A naval sword, gifted to the duke by King George VI when he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, will rest atop the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin, says Sky commentator Alastair Bruce.
Speaking about her brother's attendance at the funeral, she added:"It's a huge honour, obviously, and having spoken to my brother yesterday, he's just saying it's a very special time for the cousins to be together and to be representing what is a huge part of the Duke of Edinburgh's family. The duke had a close association with the regiment serving as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards for 42 years.grandson of Sir Winston Churchill and friend of the Duke of Edinburgh
The proceedings have been scaled back due to COVID-19 but Mr Soames said the simpler plan would still suit the duke as he"didn't want a great fuss".The Duke of Edinburgh's Insignias were placed on the altar in St George's Chapel in Windsor yesterday ahead of his funeralSky's royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills says the eyes of the world are going to be on Windsor today.
Representatives from the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Highlanders, 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Royal Air Force will line the route. Road signs in the area warned:"Avoid all non-essential travel and do not gather at royal residences."Jack Carson, 34, who lives locally, placed a bunch near Windsor Castle and told the Press Association:"I'm going to watch the funeral service from home but I thought it would be nice to come down this morning to lay some flowers down.People are encouraged to pay their respects by watching the service on TV and joining the minute's silence at 3pm.
"He had all that energy and marvellous ideas, and he made great contribution and lightening the atmosphere whilst remaining a very serious figure."The Queen has a poignant, private photograph herself and the Duke of Edinburgh yesterday, on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral. These included an image taken by the Duchess of Cambridge of the Queen and Philip surrounded by seven of their great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle in 2018 and another image of William and Kate with Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Philip, and Her Majesty at Balmoral in 2015.Several sporting events have been postponed ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral this afternoon.The Premier League game between Wolves and Sheffield United has changed from a 3pm kick-off to 8.15pm.
The retired Church of England bishop, who was understood to be close to Philip, told BBC Radio 4's Today:"I hope that today people really will be sending up a prayer for the Queen and for the other members of the Royal Family because having to grieve in public is an extraordinary pressure and something that most of us would not really want to do.
The Dean of Windsor, in the Bidding, will pay tribute to Philip's"kindness, humour and humanity" and his"unwavering loyalty" to the Queen, nation and the Commonwealth.the Last Post and Action Stations - usually sounded on naval warships to signal all hands should go to battle stations. Nevertheless, the ceremony will reflect the duke's wishes, with many elements he planned and handpicked himself featuring in the poignant ceremony.