Tag: Duke of Edinburgh

• Friday, September 9th 2022 - 09:57 UTC

  Pope Francis mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth and sends condolences to King Charles III

  

  Pope Francis sends his condolences to King Charles III and the people of the United Kingdom for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and praises her “life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth”.

• Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 06:40 UTC

  Duke of Edinburgh rose planted to mark what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday

  

  Queen Elizabeth II marked what would have been her husband's 100th birthday by planting a rose named after the Duke of Edinburgh in the East Terrace Garden of Windsor Castle.

• Saturday, April 17th 2021 - 12:23 UTC

  UK: Prince Philip to have solemn, yet restricted, funeral due to pandemic

  

  The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, will have a funeral with bands and a military escort that will take place on Saturday afternoon within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Only 30 of his relatives will be allowed to attend the ceremony due to restrictions in the United Kingdom because of the coronavirus pandemic and there will be a minute's silence across the country at 4 pm (UK time).

• Saturday, April 10th 2021 - 10:03 UTC

  Prince Philip's death in times of virtual life and social media

  

  The death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing popularity of social media and online contact, has led to a scenario completely different from the one seen at the last royal funeral, King George VI's in 1952.

• Saturday, April 10th 2021 - 09:38 UTC

  Falklands: Half-mast flags during period of national mourning for the Duke of Edinburgh

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) will observe a period of mourning in respect to the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, FIG announced on Friday.

• Friday, April 9th 2021 - 15:27 UTC

  Falkland Islands mourn the loss of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

  

  The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced in a statement “with deep sadness” that the FIG “has today learned of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.” In tribute to the Prince, the Falklands will stage a 21-gun salute on Saturday at noon, followed by a short parade, FIG announced.

• Friday, April 9th 2021 - 14:38 UTC

  UK in mourning as Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

  

  Prince Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died at Windsor Castle Friday, aged 99.

• Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:59 UTC

  Prince Harry appointed Captain General Royal Marines

  

  The Queen has given her formal approval to the appointment of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales as Captain General Royal Marines. Prince Harry will assume the role in succession to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

• Tuesday, November 21st 2017 - 07:44 UTC

  Queen honors Duke of Edinburgh as they celebrate 70 years of marriage

  

  The Queen has presented the Duke of Edinburgh with a rare honor as a special anniversary present as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. As the royal couple reached their milestone platinum wedding anniversary yesterday, Elizabeth II appointed Philip a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) for services to the sovereign.

• Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 05:26 UTC

  PM May will miss Questions in Commons to welcome Spanish King and Queen

  

  Theresa May is to miss her regular weekly session of Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, in order to welcome the King and Queen of Spain to London, Downing Street has announced.