Prince Phillip

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Peter Phillips, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew’s curious nod of recognition from Queen

Prince Andrew has appeared to enjoy a gesture of approval from his mother at the funeral of his father, Prince Philip.

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Queen Elizabeth II bows her head during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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The Queen’s choice of brooch worn to the funeral of her husband Prince Philip may have held secret significance for Meghan Markle as she watched the ceremony.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 23, 2011 Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles as he visits the Admiralty Board and Admiralty House in central London, on November 23, 2011, where he formally received Letters Patent as the holder of the title and office of Lord High Admiral. - Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. (Photo by CARL COURT / AFP)

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Prince Philip funeral: Order of Service revealed

This is the full Order of Service for Prince Philip’s funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Follow along as it happens.

Images posted on The Royal Family instagram account. theroyalfamilyVerifiedThe Duke of Edinburgh had a passion for sports, and played an influential part in the administration of many sporting and recreation charities in the role of President or Patron.His Royal Highness became President of National Playing Fields Association (now @fieldsintrust) in 1948 and for the first 6 months of 1949 worked full-time as their Director-General. His dedication to the charity came from a desire to improve access to green spaces for young people in urban areas.Through his association with Fields in Trust, The Duke, working with Frank Sinatra, was behind the first ever charity single.The Duke of Edinburgh was President of @britishathletics for 59 years, and the Commonwealth Games Federation between 1955 and 1990.In his role as President of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, The Duke was responsible for the organisation of all equestrian sporting events at five @olympics Games between 1968 and 1984.The Duke of Edinburgh was also a keen cricketer and in 1950 he became Patron – or Twelfth Man – of the Lord’s Taverners, a cricketing charity which helps young disadvantaged and disabled people through sport and was twice elected to be President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.His Royal Highness learned to fly with @RoyalAirForce at White Waltham and gained his RAF Wings in 1953, his helicopter wings with the @royalnavy in 1956, and his Private Pilots Licence in 1959. He gave up flying in 1997 after accumulating 5,986 hours as a pilot in 59 types of aircraft.

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Prince Philip’s title: What happens next

After Prince Philip’s death, the Duke of Edinburgh’s title has now been passed on to two other members of the royal family.

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