The Duke of Edinburgh is being laid to rest yesterday.
Today, the royal family is holding a formal funeral service honoring Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died at the age of 99 the week prior. As the longtime husband to Queen Elizabeth II, and the longest-serving royal consort, his passing was mourned by the whole family, who shared messages of grief and gratitude in the days after his death. “As you can imagine, my family and I miss my father enormously,” Prince Charles, the oldest child of Prince Philip and the queen, said in a recorded message.
The service is taking place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, and guests were limited to just 30 people to follow government health guidelines during the pandemic. Those expected to be in attendance include the queen herself; the children she shares with Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward; and their grandchildren, including Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie. The proceedings will begin after a national minute’s silence at 3 p.m. local time.
The duke himself had a hand in choosing aspects of his funeral, such as the hymns and readings for the service and the Land Rover he commissioned that will carry his coffin. “The ceremonial arrangements are a reflection of the duke’s military affiliations and personal elements of His Royal Highness’s life,” a palace spokesperson previously announced.
Here, follow along with key moments from today’s events.

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrive at Windsor Castle for funeral proceedings. 
Flower tributes to the Duke of Edinburgh are laid out on the lawn. 
Prince Charles is seen arriving Windsor Castle ahead of the service. 
Prince William and Kate Middleton on the way to Windsor Castle ahead of the ceremony. 
Penny Brabourne, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, said to be one of Prince Philip’s close confidantes, arrives to Windsor for the funeral. 
The Foot Guards march on the grounds of Windsor. 
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Windsor Castle. 
The custom Land Rover commissioned by Prince Philip to carry his coffin. 
Duchess Kate arrives at Windsor Castle. 
Duchess Kate steps out at Windsor Castle. 
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, arrives ahead of the ceremony. 
Princess Eugenie arrives. 
Princess Beatrice also makes her entrance. 
Members of the royal family gather outside St. George’s chapel ahead of the service. 
Members of the royal family walk in the official procession behind Prince Philip’s coffin. 
Prince William, Peter Phillips, and Prince Harry walk together in the royal procession. 
The queen is photographed arriving in her car. 
Prince Charles and Princess Anne walk in the procession. 
The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess Kate stand outside St George’s chapel before the ceremonial funeral procession. 
Prince Charles walks behind the duke’s coffin. 
Prince Philip’s casket, covered in his personal standard and flowers, is carried into the chapel. 
Members of the royal family enter the chapel. 
Members of the royal family during the funeral service at St. George’s Chapel. 
Duchess Kate inside St. George’s Chapel during the funeral service. 
Princess Anne outside Windsor Castle. 
The queen makes her entrance to the chapel. 
Her Majesty takes a seat while waiting for the ceremony to begin. 
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall sit together during the ceremony. 
Duchess Kate, Prince Harry, and Prince William outside of Windsor Castle following the funeral service. 
Prince William, Duchess Kate, and Prince Harry walking together outside of Windsor Castle.
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