Prince Philip: gun salutes planned across UK in tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

Salutes planned across the UK as well as in Gibraltar after Queen’s Elizabeth’s husband died aged 99 on FridayQueen and royal family mourn Prince Philip as tributes pour in‘He was her king’: what the papers say after the death of Prince PhilipPrince Harry could face quarantine to attend Philip funeralThe Guardian view on Prince Philip: a man of his timePrince Philip obituary: longest-serving consort of a British monarch 10.17am BST Newspapers around the world have given Prince Philip a rousing send off, with the Queen’s husband remembered for his loyalty, sense of duty and his occasional politically incorrect comment. Related: ‘He was her king’: what the papers say after the death of Prince Philip 10.05am BST Details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, due to take place at St George’s Chapel, are expected to be released this weekend – but the ongoing lockdown in England will affect plans.Philip, famously described by the Queen as her “constant strength and guide”, was known to have wanted a minimum of fuss at his funeral, PA media reports.During the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of current government advice and social distancing guidelines, modified funeral and ceremonial arrangements for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh are being considered by Her Majesty The Queen. Details will be confirmed in due course. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2021/apr/10/prince-philip-gun-salutes-planned-across-uk-in-tribute-to-duke-of-edinburgh #prince_philip #monarchy #uk_news #the_queen