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Royal family sustained in their grief for Philip by public support, says Charles

Royal family sustained in their grief for Philip by public support, says Charles

The UK is officially in a period of national mourning for the next week, up to and including the funeral on Saturday afternoon.

Retailers ready for return to ‘joy of physical shopping’

Retailers ready for return to ‘joy of physical shopping’

Shops will be able to extend their opening hours from 7am to 10pm to help customers avoid peak times and ease transport pressures.

Family affair for the duke’s funeral service

Family affair for the duke’s funeral service

Just 30 people can attend funerals as guests during the current Covid restrictions.

Cameron, financier and Hancock discussed NHS payment scheme over ‘private drink’

Cameron, financier and Hancock discussed NHS payment scheme over ‘private drink’

Mr Cameron was said to have described the decision to exclude his employer’s firm, Greensill Capital, from the multibillion-pound scheme as ‘nuts’.

PM chooses not to attend Philip’s funeral because of coronavirus guest limits

PM chooses not to attend Philip’s funeral because of coronavirus guest limits

The duke’s funeral will take place in Windsor Castle on April 17.

What we know about Philip’s funeral and the days ahead

What we know about Philip’s funeral and the days ahead

The duke died peacefully in his sleep on Friday at the age of 99.

Military will play key role in Philip’s funeral at Windsor Castle

Military will play key role in Philip’s funeral at Windsor Castle

On the grass in the Quadrangle will be representative detachments drawn from Philip’s military special relationships.

Timeline of Duke of Edinburgh’s final farewell

Timeline of Duke of Edinburgh’s final farewell

The palace has revealed the arrangements for the funeral, which includes a national minute’s silence.

Queen Mother’s ceremonial royal funeral cost more than £5.4m

Queen Mother’s ceremonial royal funeral cost more than £5.4m

The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will also be a ceremonial royal occasion but arrangements have changed because of the pandemic.

Philip helped design modified Land Rover which will carry his coffin

Philip helped design modified Land Rover which will carry his coffin

The Land Rover will process from the state entrance of Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel just before his funeral on Saturday.

Queen will remain committed to royal duties after Philip’s death, says expert

Queen will remain committed to royal duties after Philip’s death, says expert

Philip retired from public life in 2017, and since then the Queen has been joined a number of times by her grandchildren at official events.

Public told to stay away from Windsor Castle during Philip’s funeral

Public told to stay away from Windsor Castle during Philip’s funeral

Businesses were told they are not expected to close during the period of national mourning.

Former Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame dies aged 38

Former Big Brother contestant Nikki Grahame dies aged 38

She appeared on the reality show in 2006.

Charles pays tribute to ‘dear Papa’ as funeral details announced

Charles pays tribute to ‘dear Papa’ as funeral details announced

The Queen has decided the royal family will enter two weeks of royal mourning, and engagements will continue appropriate to the circumstances.

Charles pays tribute to ‘much-loved and appreciated’ father

Charles pays tribute to ‘much-loved and appreciated’ father

The Prince of Wales has spoken about his father the Duke of Edinburgh following his death on Friday.

Pregnant Meghan will not attend Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral after medical advice

Pregnant Meghan will not attend Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral after medical advice

The Duke of Sussex will be making the journey

St George’s Chapel: 15th century funeral venue steeped in royal history

St George’s Chapel: 15th century funeral venue steeped in royal history

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were married at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in 2018.

Final farewell to Duke of Edinburgh set for April 17

Final farewell to Duke of Edinburgh set for April 17

Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on Friday, two months before his 100th birthday.

New cub hopes after sole UK female giant panda artificially inseminated

New cub hopes after sole UK female giant panda artificially inseminated

Tian Tian underwent the procedure at Edinburgh Zoo during her annual health check.

Vigil held in Bristol for mother and daughter found dead in Scotland

Vigil held in Bristol for mother and daughter found dead in Scotland

Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica had previously enjoyed picnics with friends in Brandon Hill, Bristol.

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