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it was
a breathtaking good boat
under the bluest of skies polished metal
glinted
and heads were bound
as what you might call the duke's second
family
700 members of the british armed forces
waited to say farewell to a serviceman a
naval officer
and one of the last veterans of the
second world war
prince philip's coffin was carried from
the state entrance of windsor castle
covered in his personal scandal along
with his sword
it was placed upon a land rover painted
military green
a vehicle designed and adapted into a
hearse
by the man now being carried upon it
in contrast to the vibrant colours on
the quadrangle lawn
behind the coffin the windsor family
assembled
dressed in black medals but no
military uniforms
and as the national anthem played her
majesty the queen
made her first appearance in public
since the loss of her husband
and where he would normally be by her
side
was her lady in waiting
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prince philip held 42 appointments in
the british armed forces and
commonwealth
including lord high admiral so it was
fitting that all parts of the military
accompanied him on his final journey
during the procession every minute the
sound of drums and trumpets
was pierced by a bell toll from the
curfew tower
a message of love from the queen while
his stamp
was on every part of this ceremony it
was his absence
that was most keenly apparent
the queen entering the chapel alone
looking more solitary than ever
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prince charles and princess anne led the
funeral procession
with prince harry and prince william
either side of the queen's eldest
grandchild peter phillips
a royal navy piping party played the
still
as the land rover stopped at st george's
chapel
the bearing party of royal marines
carried the coffin
up the steps pausing for a minute's
silence
the queen sat alone inside and covered
rules limited the number of mourners to
30.
the dean of windsor led the service
we have been inspired by his unwavering
loyalty
to our queen by his service
to the nation and the commonwealth
by his courage fortitude
and faith
our lives have been enriched through the
challenges that he has set us the
encouragement that he has given us
his kindness humor
and humanity in the cavernous chapel
a chorus of three choristers and a
soprano sang
eternal father strong to save
traditionally associated with the navy
it was sung at the funeral of the duke's
beloved uncle lord mountbatten
every key event of the queen's life has
been watched by millions
but today her mask and brimmed hat gave
this most
public of figures some privacy in this
intimate
last moment with her lifelong companion
we remember before thee this day philip
duke of edinburgh
rendering thanks unto thee for his
resolute faith and loyalty
for his high sense of duty and integrity
for his life of service to the nation
and commonwealth
and for the courage and inspiration of
his leadership
on the altar were prominent awards the
duke had earned
including medals from the second world
war he'd wanted little fuss
and the pandemic ensured this was a
simple service
and therefore perhaps more relatable to
the many who've lost loved ones in
recent times
who've also been restricted by the rules
as his coffin was lowered to a vault
below the chapel
a single piper played
and the moment didn't need the presence
of foreign dignitaries monarchs or
presidents
its power was in its simplicity
after the playing of the last post the
queen was led out of the chapel
the palace says due to restrictions
there was no social event afterwards
in its place the rest of the family
decided to walk from the chapel
rather than take cars this interaction
between princes harry and william
a possible first sign of reconciliation
after their rift
over harry's departure to the u.s and
oprah winfrey interview
the queen will need family unity now
she's been our longest reigning monarch
but for the first time in 73 years
at nearly 95 years old she carries on
without her consort her closest friend
and husband
jason farrell sky news