Inside The Guest List For Prince Philip's Funeral
Prince Philip was 99 years old at the time of his death on April 9, 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will be held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021, and 30 close family members will attend. Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family are in a two-week period of mourning.
On April 15, 2021, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited the gardens of Marlborough House to view the public's tributes to Prince Philip. According to reports, Charles appeared emotional when he took in the bouquets and handmade cards, and Camilla wiped away tears.
Queen Elizabeth is doing the best she can after losing her "strength and stay" of 73 years, but will reportedly not wear a veil to her late husband's funeral, according to Hello! She will wear dark mourning clothes, but do not expect to see her in a black veil. Keep reading to see who else will attend Prince Philip's funeral.
Prince Harry and Prince William will not walk together at Prince Philip's funeral
Prince Harry and Prince William will reunite for the first time in over a year when they honor their grandfather, Prince Philip, at his funeral on April 17, 2021. The brothers will not walk side-by-side when they follow the coffin in order to minimize any "awkward moments," according to Yahoo! News. Their cousin, Peter Phillips, will walk between the brothers.
Palace officials remained vague when asked about the positioning of William and Harry, per the outlet. "We're not going to be drawn into those perceptions of drama or anything like that,” a palace spokesman said. "This is a funeral and the arrangements have been agreed and they represent Her Majesty's wishes."
Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward will lead the funeral procession, according to Sky News. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge; Princess Eugenie; and Princess Beatrice will also be in attendance, per the outlet. Prince Philip's great-grandchildren, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will not attend because they are reportedly too young for the ceremony.