The royal family in full force to remember Prince Philip (but the queen remains in doubt)

Not more than 30 guests. It was the diktat imposed by the British government for funeral ceremonies in the era of anti-Covid restrictions: norm to which the Royal family, than last April 17 he gave the last farewell to Prince Philip. Here, almost a year later, Buckingham Palace decided to organize a mass in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh, this time with one large participation.

A touching one celebrationwho «will thank the prince consort for her dedication to the family, the nation and the Commonwealth“. In addition, “will recognize the importance of his legacy in the creation of opportunities for young people, in the support at Armed forces and in protection of the environmentAnd. Finally, “the mass will pay homage to Philip’s contribution to the public life and at charities which he has always maintained “.

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The memorial will take place on Tuesday 29 March in Westminster Abbeywith television coverage of the BBCand some are already filtering from the Palace details about the participants. There will be crowned heads of all Europe, with the royals of Sweden, Holland, Belgium and Spain who have already confirmed theirs presence. Space also for exponents of the British government, high military offices and beyond 500 representatives under the patronage of Filippo.

“It will be the testimony ofbreadth of beneficial causes that the duke carried on when he was alive, and a tribute to those who have it collected the inheritance“. There will also be friends, relatives and – of course – full Windsor houseeven if one did not arrive from the Palace precise list: The Express he thinks he will attend as well Prince Andrewdespite having withdrawn from the public life of the royal family.

Except surprises last minute, instead, there won’t be Prince Harry, which recently opened a dispute with the British government for get back the Scotland Yard escort when it is at London. A question mark, however, remains above the Queen Elizabethby far the most anticipated character: in recent months he has had to face some health problem but – the tabloids assure – “will do everything to be there“.

To remember the man who for over 70 years he has been close to her. And to which last year he gave the last farewell alone, sitting at the back of the choir of the Chapel of San Giorgio. This time, if he participates, it will be surrounded by affection of hundreds of people.

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Source: Vanity Fair

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