Sexy and Funny Charlotte at It Again
Princess Charlotte stole the show while ambrosial Prince George looked typically serious every bit they joined their parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Prince Philip'southward service of thanksgiving today.
Cheeky Charlotte, six, charmed the Archbishop of Canterbury and smiled to photographers as she made her chiliad entrance at Westminster Abbey.
At one signal the schoolgirl princess pulled a funny confront after plainly catching sight of herself on a screen, prompting viewers to giggle over her 'sparkling' personality.
In dissimilarity her eight-twelvemonth-onetime brother George - dressed every bit his daddy's double in a arrange and tie - looked far more than sombre, possibly because he had a ameliorate understanding of the gravity of the state of affairs.
Princess Charlotte stole the show and overjoyed the Archbishop of Canterbury during her starting time line-upwardly today
At i point the schoolgirl princess pulled a funny confront after patently catching sight of herself on a screen, prompting viewers to giggle over her 'sparkling' personality
In contrast her viii-year-onetime brother George - dressed as his daddy's double in a conform and tie - looked far more than sombre, perhaps considering he had a better agreement of the gravity of the state of affairs
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge held their children's hands every bit they made their way out of Westminster Abbey
Princess Charlotte flashed a smile as the Cambridges left Westminster Abbey this afternoon after the service
The future king kept a direct confront as he walked past his father's side and was on his very best behaviour throughout the service.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the determination to bring their 2 eldest children to Westminster Abbey so they could pay their respects to their not bad-gramps Prince Philip.
The service marks one of the important outings to date for the ii young royals, both of whom enjoyed a close relationship with Prince Philip earlier his death at the age of 99 last April.
Also in attendance were Peter Phillips' daughters Savannah, xi, and Isla, 10, and Mia Tindall, the eight-year-old daughter of Mike and Zara Tindall.
But it was sparkling Charlotte who was the centre of attention as she strode into the Abbey mitt-in-hand with her mother, Kate.
As they approached the Abbey's doors, Kate - who was smiling - told her serious looking girl 'you can smile' according to expert lip reader Jacqui Press. Charlotte and so smiled.
Kate Middleton told a solemn Princess Charlotte to smile the pair walked into Westminster Abbey for Prince Philip's memorial service today, a lip reader has revealed. Pictured, Charlotte earlier (left) and after (correct)
Prince George looked serious in his navy suit (left) while Princess Charlotte was smiling at the people she passed
Eight-year-former Prince George had a furrowed forehead as he arrived at the Abbey hand-in-manus with his male parent William
Princess Charlotte was introduced to senior members of the clergy on her arrival at Westminster Abbey today
Vi-year-former Princess Charlotte smiled and shook hands with members of the clergy as her female parent Kate stood nearby
Charlotte, who donned a sweet French braid in her hair, grinned equally she took function in her outset always royal line-up
In dissimilarity Prince George appeared to be unsure of the situation, peradventure because he understood the gravity of the service
Prince George bit his lip equally he watched his grandfather Prince Charles alee of him in the line up at the exit to the Abbey
Prince George looked solemn as he left Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand with his father Prince William
8-year-old George was his father'due south double as they left the Abbey. Right, Charlotte with the Duchess of Cambridge
Princess Charlotte wore a tartan apparel, navy blue coat and black patent leather shoes for the service, and had a pretty ribbon in her hair.
George, who has made a number of outings with his parents to major sporting events in recent months, was his father's double in a navy blue accommodate and tie.
The Duchess of Cambridge took Charlotte'southward hand as they made their way to their seats. The Cambridges were seated behind the Queen, Prince Andrew, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, and in front end of the Queen'due south other grandchildren Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
George and Charlotte were both on their best behaviour and kept hold of their orders of service as they listened to people pay tribute to their great-granddaddy and his extraordinary life.
The Duchess of Cambridge looked poised as she wore an understated polkadot Alessandra Rich gown which she paired with elegant silver droplet earrings, as she was joined by her married man for the effect this forenoon
The Duchess of Cambridge looked poised as she wore an understated polkadot Alessandra Rich gown which she paired with elegant silver droplet earrings, as she was joined by her married man for the event this morning
Charlotte, six, wore a navy blue push upwards glaze dress with black tights and a matching ribbon in her hair to the memorial service at Westminster Abbey today
Prince George arrived at his great-grandfather'south memorial service, walking hand-in-hand with his father Prince William at Westminster Abbey this morning
At one moment Princess Charlotte appeared to smile at herself afterward seeing her face pop up on a screen erected in Westminster Abbey.
Watching the video on Twitter, 1 imperial fan wrote: 'She has that spark in her. Such a vivid, spunky kid! Go girl!' Another posted: 'Derisive cutie. Just equally lovely as her mummy.'
Princess Charlotte has become a favourite of royal fans thanks to her sassy personality. The six-year-old princess has been snapped pulling funny faces, waving to photographers - and even sticking her tongue out on a family outing.
The Queen has 12 great-grandchildren, 10 of whom were born before the Duke of Edinburgh's death final Apr.
The two oldest Cambridge children joined their parents and senior members of the Royal Family at the engagement
The Duchess of Cambridge was the motion-picture show of elegance equally she arrived at the service with her daughter Princess Charlotte
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who days ago returned from their controversial Caribbean bout, arrived hand-in-hand with George and Charlotte, their ii eldest children
The Duchess of Cambridge shepherded her children out of Westminster Abbey post-obit the deeply personal service
The Duke of Edinburgh 'south other great-grandchildren are Princess Charlotte, six, Prince Louis , iii, Lena Tindall, also three, and her one-year-one-time brother Lucas, Princess Eugenie's one-year-old son August Brooksbank and Princess Beatrice's daughter Sienna Mapelli Mozz, who was born in September final twelvemonth.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children, Archie, 2, and Lilibet, ix months, remain with the couple in California.
Seven of the couple's eight grandchildren were also in attendance. Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, the Knuckles of Cambridge, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, all stepped out for a rare joined advent. The only grandchild missing was the Duke of Sussex, who remained in California.
Queen sheds a tear for dear Philip: Emotional monarch wears greenish in tribute to late hubby at Westminster Abbey memorial attended by Kate, Wills, Charles and Camilla... a year afterwards sitting lonely at his funeral at height of the pandemic
The Queen shed a tear for Prince Philip at an extraordinary service in remembrance of his remarkable life of service to U.k. and his married woman today.
Her Majesty stood in Westminster Abbey where she had personally ensured her beloved husband'south final wishes were fulfilled after his covid-hitting funeral left her sat alone without the rousing hymns and guests he loved so much.
The 95-year-onetime monarch used a stick as she was walked to her seat by her disgraced son the Duke of York to give her 'strength and stay' Philip the final farewell he had wanted. The service was attended past the Royal Family unit and his relatives, friends and people who benefitted from his charities. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were the only senior royals not there.
Despite battling mobility problems, she stood to pray and sing anthems during a 40-minute service that her husband of 73 years had helped plan for before his death last April. But in a controversial conclusion she chose Prince Andrew to support her as she arrived and left the church building, clutching his elbow with one hand and a walking stick with the other.
The Queen had stood with tears in her eyes as the 1,800-strong congregation sang Guide Me O One thousand Dandy Redeemer earlier the bells of Westminster Abbey rang out to marker the finish of the memorial service for the Duke of Edinburgh.
Subsequently she leant on Andrew as she walked back out of the church, the Queen appeared to grimace as she walked to the motorcar hunched over with the Duke of York at her side guiding her towards the Bentley.
She appeared to be holding tightly to her stick and appeared to be making a dandy effort to go to the vehicle, concentrating very difficult in taking each step. In one case inside the automobile she appeared to exist dorsum to her normal equanimous self every bit the car slowly drove away. She waved to onlookers equally she arrived and left the service.
The Queen and the packed abbey had listened equally the Dean of Windsor paid tribute to Philip'due south intellect, work ethic, sense of sense of humor and devotion to his family.
The Right Reverend David Conner described the knuckles as a 'remarkable man' who was committed to 'a host of down-to-world enterprises'. He pointed out that the duke could be 'precipitous', and suggested that at times he could forget 'just how intimidating he could be'.
Princess Beatrice was seen to give a minor chuckle equally the Dean remarked: 'He could exist somewhat sharp in pricking what he idea to be bubbles of pomposity or sycophancy.' But so appeared to break down in tears, roofing her face with the order of service.
The Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Princess Royal were all dressed in dark green in a subtle tribute to Philip, whose livery colour was Edinburgh Green.A number of others throughout the congregation also wore the shade, including Duke of Edinburgh Aureate Award holder Doyin Sonibare who delivered a special tribute about the effect Philip'southward youth scheme had on her life.
Flowers at today'due south service are a patriotic red, white and blue, at Her Majesty's request. They included dendrobium orchids, which also featured in the Queen's wedding ceremony bouquet, and eryngium - or bounding main holly - echoing the duke's career in the Majestic Navy and lifelong affection for the sea. There were besides multiple tributes to his intellect, work ethic, sense of humour and devotion to his family and his country.
The Queen stood and shed a tear for her husband today at an extraordinary service in remembrance of his life
The Queen airtight her eyes in prayer as she joined senior royals to pay tribute to Prince Philip at his memorial at Westminster Abbey. When she opened her eyes they appeared moist
Her Majesty stands to sing surrounded by her family with the Duke of York also on the front row.From left to right, front row: Queen Elizabeth 2, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Knuckles of York, The Earl of Wessex, the Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Viscount Severn. (2d row left to right) The Duke of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, the Duchess of Cambridge, Peter Phillips, Isla Phillips, Savannah Phillips, Mia Tindall, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
Princess Beatrice was overwhelmed by the service. Stood behind the Queen she cried and covered her face up with the order of service as her grandmother removed her glasses
Her Majesty walked with the help of a stick but stood without support saturday next to Charles, Camilla, Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Across the aisle was Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew travelled with the Queen to Westminster Abbey and appeared to escort her to her seat earlier taking his own
Prince Andrew was sat adjacent to Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex during today's memorial service at Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth II is helped into her car past her son Prince Andrew, right, afterward attending a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip
She spoke to her son inside the car and waved to the crowds outside the service in London, which ended this afternoon
The Queen as she left Westminster Abbey in her Rolls-Royce today, wearing a regal imperial and golden brooch
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who last month agreed to settle his sex assault lawsuit, left the service in a automobile with his mother the Queen
A sombre Prince Charles leaves the church building with his wife Camilla, who also looked moved by the celebration of Prince Philip's life
Charles was seen wiping his eyes at the service where he could say good day to his begetter afterward a pared back funeral last year. Prince Andrew looked serious equally he waited to leave with his female parent
Prince William rests a hand on the back of his son Prince George, at the cease of the memorial service for Prince Philip
The Knuckles and Duchess of Cambridge left the Abbey with two of their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte
The Cambridges departing the Service of Thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey
The Duchess of Cambridge smiled out of the window of her machine equally she left the Abbey with Prince William after the service
The Queen sits alone at Philip'southward pared-down funeral last April - in stark contrast to today's commemoration. Information technology was one of the defining photos of the pandemic, where many Britons were forced to mourn their loved ones in small ceremonies, sometimes alone
Her Majesty had arrived at the side door of the church, allowing her to walk a shorter distance from Poets' Corner to the front where she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She stood at various points in the service, despite her ain admission recently that she is struggling to move.
Westminster Abbey was completely packed today to celebrate the 99-year life of Prince Philip equally Her Majesty battled mobility issues and fought off covid to exist there to say goodbye to her married man after 73 years of matrimony.
The effect, attended past about of the Duke of Edinburgh's family unit and many of Europe's most senior royals, is in the starkest of contrasts to his pared back funeral at Windsor last Apr when Her Majesty said cheerio to her strength and stay later 73 years of union.
The Queen finally decided to nourish today'south service in Key London around two hours before simply the coverage of the Service of Thanksgiving was dominated past her extraordinary conclusion to travel with her disgraced son Prince Andrew from Windsor Castle to Central London.
Her Majesty was determined to exist amidst the 1,800 guests despite the 95-year-one-time'southward mobility problems that accept prevented her doing a major public engagement away from Windsor Castle in nearly six months. The Tindalls were the first close family to make it, followed Princess Anne, the Wessexes, Prince Charles and his married woman Camilla and so the Cambridges, who were with their children George and Charlotte. The Queen was the last to arrive with Andrew.
It was a move that purple watchers believe may have upset her son Prince Charles and grandson Prince William – both instrumental in the conclusion to accept abroad the Knuckles of York's 'HRH'.
The Queen chose her second son to join her in the dorsum of her royal car for the 22-mile journey and he was also given a front end row in the church, right next to his other siblings at the service only weeks after he paid millions to 1 of Jeffrey Epstein's sex slaves, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused him of having sexual practice with her 3 times when she was trafficked to London aged 17.
The Queen's state limousine arrived at Poets' K entrance with Andrew saturday beside her. As they walked through the famous section of the abbey towards her seat, in a small-scale procession, the monarch held onto her son'due south elbow with her left hand and had a walking stick in her correct.
They walked at a ho-hum merely steady pace both looking alee, and at the terminate of the aisle they separated - with Andrew giving a terminal glance to his mother equally she turned correct. After the commencement hymn, Charles, who was sabbatum adjacent to her female parent, could exist seen leaning over to speak to the Queen seated next to him - just it is non clear what was said. The Queen then delved into her black Launer pocketbook for her glasses to read the lodge of service.
Subsequently the xl minute service, Her Majesty was escorted out of the abbey by the Duke of York. As the monarch stopped to greet Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holder Doyin Sonibare, Andrew stood back and at one point broke into a grin.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were the showtime to go out Westminster Abbey alongside the abbey's affiliate.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge followed. All 4 royals waved at the crowd outside as they were driven away in black cars.
Despite her frailty, Queen Elizabeth II stands during a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Knuckles of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey today
The congregation takes its place ahead of the service. The Queen made the final determination to attend this morning, hours before she was due to travel the 22 miles from Windsor Castle to Key London. She held Andrew'south elbow
The royal family paying an emotional tribute to Prince Philip at today'southward service at Westminster Abbey
Her Majesty listens to the various eulogies to her married man at the Service of Remembrance held nigh a twelvemonth after his funeral
The Queen, 95, fought frailty to be in the church with her family at an upshot she had helped plan for her married man
The Queen stands for the first hymn at the service in remembrance of her beloved married man Prince Philip
Prince Andrew walked his mother upwards the aisle after she arrived via a side door rather than the main entrance to shorten the distance
The Queen has been 'actively involved' in plans for the service 'with many elements reflecting Her Majesty'due south wishes'
Prince Andrew was sat next to Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex during today's memorial service at Westminster Abbey
The royals, led past the Queen despite her recent health issues, join the congregation in singing hymns during today's service
The royals ahead of the service: In the front end row are The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence. The Cambridges are in the second row while Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, forth with their husbands, are among the royals in the third row
She left as she arrived, being supported by her son Andrew - reputedly her favourite
The Queen remained seated during the service with aides taking special measures to ensure her condolement subsequently recent heath issues
Princess Charlotte and Prince George sit with the female parent the Duchess of Cambridge during today's service at Westminster Abbey
Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted past clergy every bit they arrived alee of today's service of celebration for Prince Philip
A serious looking Prince William sits down next to his wife, George and Charlotte to say goodbye to his grandfather
The Queen sat beside Andrew, the majestic who lost his HRH simply weeks agone over his links to Epstein and ceremonious example
Crowds piled outside Westminster Abbey to pay tribute to Prince Philip every bit the service in his memorial connected
Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Service Of Thanksgiving For The Knuckles of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey
Today the monarch ensured that her beloved husband's final wishes are fulfilled later his Covid-hit funeral left her sabbatum alone without the rousing hymns and guests he loved so much. Her Majesty has been 'actively involved' in every chemical element of his service of thanksgiving that volition see Westminster Abbey packed to the rafters.
Even the smallest of touches have been overseen by the Queen, including the use of orchids that formed part of her 1947 wedding bouquet being used in small posies of flowers.
Prince Philip'southward love Sea Cadets and young people who have taken his Duke of Edinburgh awards are eye stage at the service that will see the Abbey reverberate with the sound of hymns including Guide me, O thou smashing Redeemer.
All Prince Philip's family chose to attend apart from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. On Prince Andrew's left is his brother the Earl of Wessex and Edward's family the Countess of Wessex and their children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
Across an alley on his right is the Princess Royal, her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince of Wales and the Queen.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte likewise attended with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and exist saturday backside the Queen. Behind Andrew and Edward's family unit were Peter Phillips, and Zara and Mike Tindall and their daughters.
The Duke of Edinburgh'south intellect, piece of work ethic, sense of sense of humor and devotion to his family were historic in an address by the Dean of Windsor.
The Right Reverend David Conner paid tribute to Philip every bit a 'remarkable man' who was committed to 'a host of down-to-earth enterprises'.
He pointed out that the duke could be 'precipitous' and suggested that at times he could forget 'just how intimidating he could be'.
Addressing the congregation in Westminster Abbey, Mr Conner said: 'He was practical, wanting to put flesh upon his dreams, and (acknowledging the limitations of living in this so-chosen 'real earth') he devoted his astonishing intellectual and concrete free energy, his enormous chapters for sheer difficult work, to a host of down-to-globe enterprises.
'These included the equipping of young people to face up tomorrow'due south challenges, the encouragement of respect and care for the natural gild, and his pioneering piece of work in facilitating conversation between representatives of the different world faiths.
'Through his passionate commitment, he drew others to himself in admiration and respect and, in the case of those who lived and worked most closely to him, genuine love.'
Mr Conner added: 'He would detest to think that I should paint a picture of him as a 'plaster saint'; someone without the usual human foibles and failings.
'He was far too self-aware ever to exist taken in by flattery. Of course, it must exist said that his life diameter the marks of cede and service.
'Certainly, he could evidence cracking sympathy and kindness. There is no dubiety that he had a delightfully engaging, and oft self-deprecating, sense of humour.
'Information technology is quite articulate that his heed held together both speculation and common sense. Moreover, nobody would ever doubt his loyalty and deep devotion to our Queen and to their family.
'Yet, there were times when he could be abrupt; perchance, in robust conversation, forgetting just how intimidating he could be.
'A kind of natural reserve sometimes made him seem a little distant. He could be somewhat abrupt in pricking what he thought to be bubbling of pomposity or sycophancy.
'On the other mitt, we should non forget that he himself was sometimes wounded past being unfairly criticised or misunderstood.'
Concluding his accost, the dean said: 'Every bit nosotros give thanks for the life of a remarkable man, perhaps our greatest tribute to him, near peculiarly in these far too troubled times, will be for united states of america to accept the challenge, implicit in his life, to rekindle in our hearts something of that call, and to pray (as I call back he did) for the inspiration and the guidance to play our office, nonetheless minor, in working for a kinder futurity.
Queen Elizabeth Two is driven in to nourish a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey
The Cambridges arrived at the church building hand in paw with their children Charlotte and George. Louis stayed at home
The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte arrive at today's service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip
Charles shook hands with the clergy as they entered the church just earlier Midday
Prime Government minister Boris Johnson attends the Thanksgiving service for the Duke Of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey today
Princess Eugenie (left) and Princess Beatrice (right) pictured arriving at a service of thanksgiving for tardily Prince Philip
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice arriving at the poignant Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip
Peter Phillips with Isla Phillips and Savannah Phillips (right) arriving for a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh
Timothy Laurence and Anne, Princess Royal, arriving ahead of the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip
Princess Royal arriving for a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of the Duke of Edinburgh and greeting Knuckles of Edinburgh award recipients
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, get in at Westminster Abbey
Prince Andrew (left) leaves Windsor Castle with the Queen (right) today ahead of the service to retrieve Prince Philip
The Queen leaves Windsor Castle to travel to Westminster Abbey this morning, with her son Prince Andrew sat on her right
While the Queen's arrival at Westminster Abbey was mentioned in the order of service, a last decision on her attendance was only confirmed ii hours earlier because of her frailty.
The Princess Imperial arrived at Westminster Abbey. Wearing a long green apparel and hat, Anne arrived alongside her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Peter Phillips' children Savannah and Isla were sitting side by side to their cousin Mia, daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall. The girls were dressed in navy with their pilus fixed dorsum with headbands.
Once within Westminster Abbey, guests were escorted to their seats, with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands grin at members of the Abbey's chapter, or governing body, standing by the great West Door, as they walked in. The Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children as well smiled warmly at the welcoming clergy.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and her daughter, Lady Louise, smiled and chatted to each other afterward taking their seats in the Abbey.
The Duke's family unit ahead of the service: In the second row is Peter Philips with daughters Savannah and Isla. Next to them is Mia Tindall with parents Zara Philips and Mike Tindall. In the forepart row are Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex with children Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn
The Cambridges arrived shortly after Prince Charles and Camilla alee of today's memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey for the memorial service to Prince Philip today. She was joined by Prince William and her children George and Charlotte
The Tindalls were the first senior British royals to arrive, holding one of their daughter Mia's hands
Lady Louise Windsor arriving at the Westminster Abbey service for Prince Philip today. The Service volition pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's contribution to public life and steadfast support for the over 700 charitable organisations
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex attends the Thanksgiving service for the Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey today
Peter Phillips attended the service with his children Savannah and Isla
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice file into the main church building
Prince Michael of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent attend the memorial service for the Knuckles Of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey
The Queen leaves Windsor Castle in a car this morning with her disgraced son Prince Andrew to travel to London
Prince Andrew (left) leaves Windsor Castle with the Queen (correct) this morning ahead of the service of thanksgiving for Philip
Lady Susan Hussey, the Queen'south lady-in-waiting, arrives with her pes in a brace and on crutches at Westminster Abbey today
Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma arrives at Westminster Abbey for the service this morning
Metropolitan Constabulary Commissioner Matriarch Cressida Dick (left) and Formula One commuter Sir Jackie Stewart (correct) go far today
Foreign Secretarial assistant Liz Truss (left) and Dwelling house Secretary Priti Patel (right) arrive at Westminster Abbey this forenoon
Guests walk into Westminster Abbey and have their seats alee of this morning's service to remember Prince Philip
Chancellor Rishi Sunak (left) and Scottish Start Minister Nicola Sturgeon (right) at Westminster Abbey today
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England (right), make it this morning time
Guests arrive for Prince Philip'south memorial service at Westminster Abbey in London this morning
Guests make it for Prince Philip's memorial service at Westminster Abbey in London this morning
Members of the congregation queue at Westminster Abbey today ahead of the service of thanksgiving for the life of Philip
Guests get in to attend the service of thanksgiving for the life of the Knuckles of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey this morning
Earlier today, purple commentator Robert Jobson, author of Prince Philip's Century, told GB News: 'I think that Prince Andrew may play a more than prominent function than nosotros think earlier on. My understanding is that someone has to support the Queen and he may well be by her side. I recall Charles will probably be with Camilla.'
Overnight, royal aides revealed the Queen has been 'actively involved' in plans for the service 'with many elements reflecting Her Majesty'due south wishes' equally the order of service was unveiled at midnight.
It includes several elements the Knuckles had planned for his funeral at St George'south Chapel in Windsor Castle in Apr last twelvemonth but which were forbidden by Covid restrictions at the time.
Among them is the involvement of Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) gold award winners and Sea Cadets, his expressed wish for the congregation to sing the rousing hymn Guide Me, O M Great Redeemer, and for clergy from the regal estates of Windsor, Sandringham and Balmoral to play a special part.
His funeral at St George's Chapel in Windsor was limited to merely 30 mourners in the midst of the pandemic and mass singing was banned, with the Queen sitting lonely in a mask.
Around 1,800 guests are due at today'south service, including British and European royalty, representatives of the many charities of which the duke was patron or president, Boris and Carrie Johnson, and Sir David Attenborough.
But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not returning from the US for the service.
While the Queen'south arrival was mentioned in the order of service, it is understood that a final decision on her attendance was not made until offset thing this morning.
She has recently been forced to pull out of a cord of engagements because of ill health and old historic period. She was unable to attend the Democracy Twenty-four hours service this calendar month because of concerns almost her mobility and condolement.
Palace and Abbey aides are idea to have taken steps to ensure that the service is less taxing for the Queen.
Instead of arriving at the usual West Archway to the Abbey, which would involve steps and a long walk downwards the Nave in forepart of the cameras, the Queen could be driven around the side of the edifice and enter away from public view via the 'Poet's Archway'.
She would then have a far shorter walk down the South Transept to her seat. It is likely she would walk with the aid of a stick.
The service will gave thanks for the duke's dedication to family unit, nation and Democracy and recognise the importance of his legacy in creating opportunities for young people, promoting conservation, and supporting the Armed Forces.
I of the elements planned for the funeral which has now been included in the service will see nine Aureate Award holders from The Knuckles of Edinburgh's Accolade, plus representatives from Great britain Cadet Force Associations, line entry routes into Westminster Abbey.
Philip, who died in April final year aged 99, launched the DofE Award in 1956 and was Colonel-in-Main of the Army Cadet Force, a part he first took up in 1953.
A 10th DofE gilt honour holder, Doyin Sonibare, 28, from London, volition give a tribute to His Purple Highness's legacy, recognising the impact of the Accolade on young people across the world.
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, volition conduct the service and describe the duke in the Bidding as 'a man of rare ability and distinction' who 'ever directed our attention away from himself.'
He will say: 'He put privilege to work and understood his rank as a spur to service. Working at pace, with so many claims on his attending, he encouraged united states of america to focus, as he was focussed, on the things that matter.
'His was a discipline and character that seized opportunity and overcame obstruction and difficulty. Nosotros retrieve, with affection and respect, the sustained offering of a long life lived fully.'
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