NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. a) How old was Prince Philip when he died?
b) For how long were Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip married?

3. a) In what branch of the British military did Philip serve?
b) Why did he resign his position?

4. What naval song was sung at Prince Philip’s funeral service?

5. Read through the Order of Service for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, (under "Background" below), then watch the videos under “Resources.” What is your reaction to the focus and tone of the funeral service?

6. Dominic Green of The Spectator wrote in a commentary on Prince Philip:
"Philip exchanged a life of action — he was tipped to rise to the top of the Navy — for one of service. He supported Elizabeth II through 14 prime ministers and always called her “Ma’am” in public. He carried out 22,000 public engagements before taking “early” retirement at the age of 96. He sometimes bristled against the stuffiness of protocol, but he got on with the job because that was what you did. ... Philip did the right thing because that’s what people did in his day. He did his duty."
What do you think of this depiction of Prince Philip?