Will Prince Philip’s funeral be shown on TV?

Details are being confirmed for Prince Philip’s funeral, after the Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on Friday.

The Duke will be given a ceremonial royal funeral later this month and it is expected to take place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

However, the long-held exact arrangements have been amended in light of the coronavirus pandemic, with Buckingham Palace facing a dilemma over who to invite due to restrictions.

While 800 people would normally attend the funeral, the royals are facing a ‘dilemma’ as only 30 people will be inside the chapel during the ceremony.

Prince Harry is understood to be making arrangements to fly back from LA for the funeral, but Meghan Markle has been advised by her doctor not to fly.

A statement from the Palace said: ‘During the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of current government advice and social distancing guidelines, modified funeral and ceremonial arrangements for His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh are being considered by Her Majesty The Queen.

Details will be confirmed in due course.’

Well-wishers have been told not to gather in Windsor to pay their respects or attend any part of the funeral. An online book of condolences has been started by the palace instead.

Despite the fact there will be no public access, people will be able to pay their respects at home and watch the ceremony thanks to the planned TV coverage.

When is Prince Philip’s funeral?

The ceremonial royal funeral will take place from 3pm on Saturday, April 17. A three minute silence will be observed before the service begins.

The event is being televised and well-wishers can watch the live broadcast on the BBC.

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