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Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Royal family show glimpses of affection at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

17 April 2021

Family members gathered for the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.


Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

Queen wears brooch said to be among largest in her jewellery collection

17 April 2021

The monarch wore the Queen Mary’s Richmond Brooch to the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.


In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

In Pictures: How the country came together to remember the Duke of Edinburgh

17 April 2021

The royal funeral was stripped back due to coronavirus restrictions.


Sombre Andrew cuts lonely figure at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Sombre Andrew cuts lonely figure at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Sombre Andrew cuts lonely figure at Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

17 April 2021

Andrew looked emotional when he briefly removed his mask during the service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.


Philip’s funeral marked across island of Ireland

Philip’s funeral marked across island of Ireland

Philip’s funeral marked across island of Ireland

17 April 2021

Gun salutes rang out, while flags were flown at half-mast.


Royal fans defy ‘stay away’ warning to pay tribute to Philip in Windsor

Royal fans defy ‘stay away’ warning to pay tribute to Philip in Windsor

Royal fans defy ‘stay away’ warning to pay tribute to Philip in Windsor

17 April 2021

As the day went on, hundreds arrived in the sunshine wearing Philip-themed clothing, waving Union flags and holding flowers.


Teenager dies after sports club incident

Teenager dies after sports club incident

Teenager dies after sports club incident

17 April 2021

Two 15-year-old boys previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 20-year-old man have now been further arrested on suspicion of murder.


Half of Scottish population vaccinated as Sturgeon praises ‘phenomenal progress’

Half of Scottish population vaccinated as Sturgeon praises ‘phenomenal progress’

Half of Scottish population vaccinated as Sturgeon praises ‘phenomenal progress’

17 April 2021

A total of 2,733,387 people have now received their first dose and 715,714 of those have had both doses.


Philip’s passion for carriage-driving remembered with poignant possessions

Philip’s passion for carriage-driving remembered with poignant possessions

Philip’s passion for carriage-driving remembered with poignant possessions

17 April 2021

The red pot itself was actually used to store sugar lumps which Philip would give his ponies after carriage-driving.


Sturgeon hails Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘longstanding ties to Scotland’

Sturgeon hails Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘longstanding ties to Scotland’

Sturgeon hails Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘longstanding ties to Scotland’

17 April 2021

The Scottish First Minister was among the many across the country to mark a silence at 3pm on the day of Philip’s funeral.


Namesake pub says duke was ‘somebody you could have a pint with’

Namesake pub says duke was ‘somebody you could have a pint with’

Namesake pub says duke was ‘somebody you could have a pint with’

17 April 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh’s landlord said it was a shame the Covid restrictions limited how much the pub could mark the occasion.


Duke of Edinburgh’s love of the sea and Royal Navy features in funeral service

Duke of Edinburgh’s love of the sea and Royal Navy features in funeral service

Duke of Edinburgh’s love of the sea and Royal Navy features in funeral service

17 April 2021

Music, hymns and prayers featured naval imagery throughout the service.


Labour tells Sunak to stop ‘hiding’ and take ‘responsibility’ for Greensill deal

Labour tells Sunak to stop ‘hiding’ and take ‘responsibility’ for Greensill deal

Labour tells Sunak to stop ‘hiding’ and take ‘responsibility’ for Greensill deal

17 April 2021

Shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds said the Treasury chief may have ‘breached’ the ministerial code in his dealings with David Cameron.


Female osprey lays third egg of the season at loch reserve

Female osprey lays third egg of the season at loch reserve

Female osprey lays third egg of the season at loch reserve

17 April 2021

The bird coded NC0 laid the latest egg at the Loch of the Lowes wildlife reserve near Dunkeld at around 7.40am on Saturday.


Gun salute at Cardiff Castle as Wales honours Duke of Edinburgh

Gun salute at Cardiff Castle as Wales honours Duke of Edinburgh

Gun salute at Cardiff Castle as Wales honours Duke of Edinburgh

17 April 2021

The ceremonial gun was operated by reservists from 104th Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Newport, in the castle grounds.


Troubled brothers William and Harry seen chatting after grandfather’s funeral

Troubled brothers William and Harry seen chatting after grandfather’s funeral

Troubled brothers William and Harry seen chatting after grandfather’s funeral

17 April 2021

The Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex left the service together, apparently in conversation with the Duchess of Cambridge.


‘Lilibet’ sat alone for final farewell to her Philip

‘Lilibet’ sat alone for final farewell to her Philip

‘Lilibet’ sat alone for final farewell to her Philip

17 April 2021

The Queen led the royal family at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral service.


Community club which held duke’s ‘lifetime’s interest’ remembers him in Leeds

Community club which held duke’s ‘lifetime’s interest’ remembers him in Leeds

Community club which held duke’s ‘lifetime’s interest’ remembers him in Leeds

17 April 2021

Members of the Leeds PHAB Club observed the national silence.


UK falls silent to remember Duke of Edinburgh

UK falls silent to remember Duke of Edinburgh

UK falls silent to remember Duke of Edinburgh

17 April 2021

People outside royal residences, in sports venues and at pubs across the country observed the minute’s silence.


The Duke of Edinburgh’s final resting place

The Duke of Edinburgh’s final resting place

The Duke of Edinburgh’s final resting place

17 April 2021

Philip was interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel at his funeral


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