Prince Philip

2022 - 3 - 29

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Why So Many Royals Wore Green to Prince Philip's Memorial Service (TownandCountrymag.com)

The particular shade of deep green the Queen chose for the service held a special connection to her late husband.

For the event at Westminster Abbey, held in honor of the late Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away last year at the age of 99, many members of the royal family, including the Queen herself, as well as her daughter Princess Anne, and daughter-in-law Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, chose to weak a particular shade of deep green, known as "Edinburgh green." It was a fitting tribute, as the memorial service served, in part, to make up for the fact that the prince's funeral last year was significantly scaled back due to the ongoing dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing only 30 people to attend the services. Over the last several decades, the royal family has become famous for their attention to sartorial detail.

Queen Elizabeth shrugs off health issues, attends Prince Philip service (Peace Arch News)

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The prince earlier this month settled a lawsuit filed by an American woman who alleged she was forced to have sex with him when she was 17. Andrew’s role underscored that he is still member of the family, even after the scandal caused by his links to Epstein forced him to step back from public duties. The service was brief — Philip was known for hating a fuss — with the queen leaving the church less than 50 minutes after she walked in. … I remember thinking to myself, if I could complete this expedition, I can do anything even though at the time I was 18 and unsure about my future.” Only 30 people last year were allowed at the funeral, conducted under strict lockdown rules that forced the queen to sit alone wearing a black mask as she mourned the loss of her husband of 73 years. Her choice of escorts will be seen as a vote of support for Andrew after he settled a lawsuit linked to his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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In line with government guidelines at the time, there was no congregational singing at his funeral. "We recall, with affection and respect, the sustained offering of a long life lived fully. "Obviously, when the Duke's funeral took place, we were still in lockdown conditions. "Working at pace, with so many claims on his attention, he encouraged us to focus, as he was focussed, on the things that matter. The service will be sung by the choirs of Westminster Abbey, and Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. He put privilege to work and understood his rank as a spur to service.

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The caption revealed that orchids were a deeply personal choice as they formed part of the bouquet when the Queen and Prince Philip married in 1947. All the flowers were arranged in patriotic displays of red, white and blue shades, likely paying tribute to Philip’s long service as consort to the British monarch. And the memorial was made all the more meaningful given the small details, many of which would have been especially special for the monarch.

In pictures: Queen joins royals for Prince Philip's memorial service (BBC News)

The Queen joined family members at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Andrew plays prominent role in Prince Philip memorial service (The Guardian)

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Members of the crowd had mostly come to catch a glimpse of the Queen, whom they praised for her tenacity and dedication to public service. He said that Philip’s contribution to education was under-acknowledged. A lot of people feel really sorry for the Queen watching her whole family disintegrate,” said Eve Guttentag, 72, a retired beauty therapist from London. And she’s very clearly stating that he has a role at family occasions,” he said. “It’s important for the whole family to be there no matter what. “He could have sat in the congregation with others, with his relatives, but they actively decided that he would have this role of supporting her.