Death and funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
On 9 April 2021, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-serving royal consort in history, died of old age at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. It set in motion Operation Forth Bridge, a plan detailing procedures including the dissemination of information, national mourning, and his funeral. Philip had indicated wishes for a smaller funeral, although amendments were still made to the plan to bring his service in line with COVID-19 regulations, including quarantine for members of his family travelling from abroad. His funeral took place on 17 April 2021. Representatives of nations and groups around the world sent condolences to Elizabeth, the British royal family, and citizens of the Commonwealth of Nations. Flowers and messages of condolence were left by the public at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, with members of the royal family publicly paying tribute to Philip in the days after...
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