‘No public access’ to Philip’s funeral

THE Royal Family hope the coming days will be seen as a chance to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s “remarkable life”, a palace spokesman says.

“While this is naturally a time of sadness and mourning for the Royal Family and the many others who knew or admired the Duke of Edinburgh, it is hoped that the coming days will also be seen as an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life – remarkable both in terms of his vast contribution and lasting legacy,” the spokesman says.

The Royal Family has appealed to people who wish to pay their respects in person to stay at home instead.

The palace spokesman adds that the duke’s funeral is to be “much reduced in scale with no public access”.

“In line with government guidelines and public health measures, there will be no public processions and the duke’s funeral will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle,” he said.

He said that despite the changes, the plans still reflect the personal wishes of the duke.

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