The Royal family pay their last respects to Prince Phillip.
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Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband of 73 years, died on April 9 at age 99
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Mourners leave flowers at Windsor Castle in honor of Prince Philip
Prince Philip's funeral ended on Saturday afternoon at Windsor Castle with a poignant moment between brothers Harry and William caught on camera.
The brothers -- whose tension has been heavily reported in the last year following the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle's departure as senior members of the royal family last year -- were spotted exiting St.George's Chapel next to one another. This came nearly an hour after the siblings were separated during the royal family's procession into the chapel ahead of the funeral by their cousin, Peter Phillips.
Harry and William were also filmed walking next to William's wife, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, during their exit.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH MADE SOME ‘DIFFICULT DECISIONS’ RELATED TO PRINCE PHILIP’S FUNERAL PLANS
A tribute to Britain's Prince Philip is projected onto a large screen at Piccadilly Circus in central London on April 9. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Despite the possible reconciliation, it was a somber afternoon for the British royal family, Britons and supporters around the world as the Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest.
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband of 73 years, died on April 9. He was 99.
The ceremonial royal funeral was a slimmed-down send-off to Philip, the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The ceremony, code-named Operation Forth Bridge, was limited to 30 attendees, but it was one that the Duke of Edinburgh had much participation in planning prior to his passing.
The Queen was joined by the four children she shared with Prince Philip -- Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward -- as well as Charles's wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Anne's husband Timothy Laurence and Edward's wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Additionally, Philip’s grandchildren -- who include Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn -- also were in attendance.
Zara Tindall's husband, Mike Tindall; Princess Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and Princess Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, were also in attendance.
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The ceremonial royal funeral was limited to 30 guests due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Members of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force and the British Army took part in the funeral procession
Philip’s coffin was carried to St. George’s Chapel on a specially adapted Land Rover, which he designed himself
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, who is currently pregnant, was advised by her doctor to not attend the event
All funeral attendees were required to wear face coverings while inside St. George's Chapel.
Members of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Royal Air Force and the British Army plan took part in the funeral procession. Philip’s coffin was carried to St. George’s Chapel on a specially adapted Land Rover, which he designed himself.
It was previously revealed that Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, 39, is not attending. The Duchess of Sussex, who is pregnant with the couple's second child, was advised by her doctor not to attend. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled down in Santa Barbara, California, last year, months after the couple announced their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.
PRINCE PHILIP, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND QUEEN ELIZABETH II'S HUSBAND, DEAD AT 99
Philip married then-Princess Elizabeth in 1947 and is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. (Associated Press)
Prince William, Prince Harry and Kate Middleton reunite following the service
Prince Harry was spotted in between his older brother, Prince William, and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, during their departure from St. George's Chapel. This big moment fuels speculation that the brothers may be on the path to reconciliation amid their recent rift.
Members of the royal family depart St. George's Chapel following the funeral service.
Mourners dressed in dark clothing, front row from left, include Kate Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Prince Edward, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie Countess of Wessex, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles during the funeral of Prince Philip. (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP)
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivers a blessing during the ceremonial royal funeral service. He is the archbishop that married the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the same chapel in 2018.
The many titles Prince Philip held during his lifetime were read aloud during the service prior to the playing of bagpipes.
"High Admiral of the United Kingdom, One of Her Majesty’s Most Honorable Privy Council, Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal in the Army and Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Husband of Her Most Excellent Majesty Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Sovereign of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, whom may God preserve and bless with long life, health and honor and all worldly happiness," the Dean of Windsor said within St. George's Chapel.
The Prince of Wales sits next to his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as the choir sings musical pieces chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh. (AP)
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A small choir of four sings "The Lord's Prayer" at the start of Prince Philip's funeral. The pieces of music featured in the ceremony were chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh. The choir is located in the Nave, away from the seated congregation, and in line with coronavirus guidelines.
Prince Philip's funeral begins
The ceremonial royal funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh is underway as Queen Elizabeth II sits alone in the quire of St. George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years. (AP)
