GNB Desk: Price Phillip also know as the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will take place on Saturday 17 April at 3pm, Buckingham Palace has said.
The ceremony will take place at Windsor Castle under current Covid guidance, meaning there will be no public procession.
Prince Harry, who now lives in California, stepped away from royal duties last year will also attend the funeral service along with other members of the royal family. His wife Meghan, the duchess of Sussex is pregnant and will not attend the service.
Prince Philip’s personal wishes have been taken into consideration and approved by the Queen.
His coffin will be transported to the St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in a Land Rover designed with the help of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Windsor Household Cavalry Salute Prince Philip Opposite Windsor Castle
Military tributes for Prince Philip have begun this morning with members of the Household Cavalry giving a salute and taking part in a two minute silence opposite Windsor Castle.
Nepal was right to keep the Bhotekoshi rescue operation under its own command, this opinion argues. The country can provide manpower but needs drones, modern search equipment, communications tools and relief supplies from international partners.
President Donald Trump said the United States was sending aid to Nepal and would provide any help requested. He estimated that 50 or 60 Americans had been in the affected area but said officials had not received the complete list of those reported missing.
Nepal Police reported 547 bodies found after the Bhote Koshi flood. The agency listed 1,473 people injured or rescued and 8,473 officers mobilized as recovery operations expanded.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski asked the European Commission to fine Meta 250 million euros, citing what he described as ineffective action against fraudulent advertisements and supporting findings from CERT Polska and European consumer groups.
Nepal Police said 359 bodies had been recovered by 4 p.m. Thursday. An earlier 1 p.m. infographic listed 644 Nepali and foreign nationals as missing, while rescue and relief operations continued.
