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Final preparations under way for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Final preparations under way for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Final preparations under way for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

17 April 2021

A small group of Philip’s close family and friends will attend a televised funeral service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle at 3pm.


Vaccine immunity ‘won’t just disappear’ in face of Covid variants – JCVI expert

Vaccine immunity ‘won’t just disappear’ in face of Covid variants – JCVI expert

Vaccine immunity ‘won’t just disappear’ in face of Covid variants – JCVI expert

17 April 2021

It comes after warnings were issued from a leading scientist that new coronavirus variants could set back the UK’s lockdown easing.


Poet laureate writes elegy for the Duke of Edinburgh

Poet laureate writes elegy for the Duke of Edinburgh

Poet laureate writes elegy for the Duke of Edinburgh

17 April 2021

The poem pays tribute to Philip’s distinguished career in the Royal Navy.


Philip’s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to Queen to be hailed at funeral

Philip’s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to Queen to be hailed at funeral

Philip’s ‘unwavering loyalty’ to Queen to be hailed at funeral

17 April 2021

The funeral service for the Duke of Edinburgh will begin at 3pm.


Disabled woman says Duke of Edinburgh’s Award transformed her life

Disabled woman says Duke of Edinburgh’s Award transformed her life

Disabled woman says Duke of Edinburgh’s Award transformed her life

17 April 2021

Myah Richards, who has cerebral palsy, said doing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award increased her confidence and spurred her on to do new things.


Pupils at Duke of Edinburgh’s boarding school to lead tributes in Scotland

Pupils at Duke of Edinburgh’s boarding school to lead tributes in Scotland

Pupils at Duke of Edinburgh’s boarding school to lead tributes in Scotland

17 April 2021

Official state commemorations are limited due to coronavirus restrictions.


Twitter confirms outage and says users will ‘be back on timeline soon’

Twitter confirms outage and says users will ‘be back on timeline soon’

Twitter confirms outage and says users will ‘be back on timeline soon’

17 April 2021

The company said: ‘Tweets may not be loading for some of you.’


What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

16 April 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral and good news for pregnant women are splashed across the nation’s front pages.


Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

Fears Indian Covid variant could ‘scupper’ road map as UK cases dwindle

16 April 2021

While Britain’s virus rate continues to fall, there has been a sharp spike in Covid-19 numbers across the globe.


Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

Duke of Edinburgh funeral: Order of Service in full

16 April 2021

The service is led by the Right Reverend David Conner, KCVO, Dean of Windsor.


Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Warm afternoon expected for Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

16 April 2021

The funeral is taking place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday at 3pm


Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

Poignant photo of Queen and Philip released as funeral approaches

16 April 2021

After 73 years of marriage, the Queen will say farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh during a televised funeral service on Saturday.


Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

Royal photos celebrate Queen and Philip’s ‘enduring marriage’

16 April 2021

The family’s official Twitter account shared pictures on the eve of the funeral.


Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

Asylum seekers housed in utterly unacceptable conditions at barracks, MPs say

16 April 2021

Penally Camp’s closure was announced last month.


India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

India should be on travel red list due to ‘terribly concerning’ variant – expert

16 April 2021

The Prime Minister is still planning to travel to India this month despite a worsening Covid-19 situation.


Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Queen about Philip

16 April 2021

The Queen has a strong bond with Canada.


Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

Cillian Murphy leads tributes to ‘gifted’ actress Helen McCrory

16 April 2021

Her husband Damian Lewis revealed on Friday that McCrory had died.


Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

Mike Tindall says family will miss the duke forever

16 April 2021

The former England rugby player, who is married to Zara Tindall, will be among the guests at the funeral.


‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

‘Hymn for the Royal Navy’ to be sung at duke’s funeral

16 April 2021

The stirring lyrics and music were written by two English ministers.


Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

Signs that fewer families missing out on first choice primary school

16 April 2021

Many councils across England have seen the number of applications fall this year.


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