Prince Philip’s funeral: Who will be on guest list

Prince Philip’s funeral will have just 30 attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions. Here are the mourners most likely to be on the guest list.

Prince Philip’s funeral at Windsor Castle will have a drastically scaled-down guest list due to Britain’s COVID-19 restrictions, which currently allow 30 people to attend funeral services.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral to free up space for family members.

Here are the 30 guests most likely to attend the funeral on April 17, according to British media reports.

1. THE QUEEN

The bereaved Queen, married to Prince Philip for over 73 years, has been supported by family members as her beloved husband’s funeral arrangements are being finalised.

The Queen has announced two weeks of royal mourning. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

2. CHARLES, PRINCE OF WALES

The eldest child of Prince Philip, and heir to the throne, Prince Charles paid a moving tribute to “dear papa”, saying that he and the royal family miss him “enormously”.

3. CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL

The wife of Prince Charles. Sadly, Prince Philip died on April 9, the couple’s 16th wedding anniversary.

Prince Charles with the Queen outside Frogmore House last month. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

4. ANDREW, DUKE OF YORK

The son of the Queen and Prince Philip made a rare public appearance outside a church service on the weekend, speaking on his mother’s behalf. Prince Andrew told reporters that the Queen had described her husband’s death as having left “a huge void in her life”. It was Andrew’s first time in the spotlight since stepping back from royal duties over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Prince Andrew speaks outside the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor. Picture: AFP

5. EDWARD, EARL OF WESSEX

The youngest child of the Queen and Prince Philip, Edward reportedly had a very close relationship with his father. He and wife Sophie have thanked the public for their support.

6. SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX

Part of the Queen’s small inner circle of female confidantes, Sophie looked tearful as she left Windsor Castle on the weekend, describing the Queen as “amazing”.

Prince Edward with wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor. Picture: AFP

7. ANNE, PRINCESS ROYAL

The only daughter of Prince Philip and widely reported to be her father’s favourite child. Princess Anne released a touching tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, saying “you know it’s going to happen but you are never really ready”.

“My father has been my teacher, my supporter and my critic, but mostly it is his example of a life well lived and service freely given that I most wanted to emulate,” Princess Anne said.

8. VICE-ADMIRAL SIR TIMOTHY LAURENCE

The second husband of Princess Anne, Sir Timothy was equerry to the Queen from 1986 to 1989.

Prince William and Prince Harry before Megxit. Picture: AFP

9. PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE

The eldest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, Prince William will walk behind his grandfather’s coffin with his brother, Prince Harry. It will be the first time the brothers have been seen together since the fallout of Harry’s bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview.

10. CATHERINE, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE

The wife of Prince William, the future king, royal watchers have compared Catherine with Prince Philip, highlighting how they have always supported their spouses and never tried to outshine them.

The Cambridges and the Sussexes in March 2020. Picture: AFP

11. PRINCE HARRY, DUKE OF SUSSEX

The brother of Prince William has touched down in London without his wife Meghan Markle, who was advised by doctors not to fly from the US due to her pregnancy. It will be the first time Harry has seen his family members in person since his controversial Oprah interview, which aired allegations of racism in the royal family.

12. PETER PHILLIPS

The son of Princess Anne and her former husband Captain Mark Phillips, Peter Phillips is the eldest grandson of the Queen and Prince Philip. The burly, rugby-loving former Gordonstoun student is said to have been Philip’s favourite grandson.

Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

13. ZARA TINDALL

The daughter of Princess Anne, Zara recently gave birth to her third child, a son named Lucas Philip in honour of her beloved grandfather as well as the father of her husband, Mike Tindall.

14. MIKE TINDALL

The husband of Zara, former rugby star Mike Tindall is not a working royal but recently took part in a royal engagement to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.

Zara Tindall and husband Mike Tindall at the Magic Millions Race Day on the Gold Coast.

15. PRINCESS BEATRICE

The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Beatrice released just one image from her July 2020 wedding — a socially distanced picture with the Queen and Prince Philip. It would be one of the Duke of Edinburgh’s last public appearances.

16. PRINCESS EUGENIE

The younger daughter of Prince Andrew shared a special bond with Prince Philip, naming her newborn son August Philip Hawke. “I think Grandpa is incredible,” Princess Eugenie said in the documentary Our Queen at Ninety in 2016. “He really is strong and consistent. He’s been there for all these years, and I think he’s the rock, you know, for all of us.”

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank with their son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank. Picture: Getty

17. LADY LOUISE WINDSOR

The 17-year-old daughter of Prince Edward was very close to Prince Philip, with the two enjoying carriage driving together. After Philip’s death was announced, Lady Louise took two of Philip’s favourite horses for a carriage ride in Windsor Park in a touching tribute to her grandfather.

18. JAMES, VISCOUNT SEVERN

The 13-year-old son of Edward. Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, James is the youngest grandchild of the Queen and Prince Philip.

19. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA

One of the Queen’s bridesmaids in 1947, Princess Alexandra, the second child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, is Her Majesty’s first cousin.

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Katharine, Duchess of Kent.

20. EDWARD, DUKE OF KENT

The Queen’s cousin has spent his life serving Britain and the monarchy.

21. KATHARINE, DUCHESS OF KENT

The wife of Edward, Duke of Kent, is known for her appearances at Wimbledon over the years.

22. PRINCE RICHARD, DUKE OF GLOUCESTER

The Queen’s first cousin and a full-time working member of the royal family.

23. BIRGITTE, DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER

The Duchess of Gloucester is patron of a large number of organisations, many of which have medical, educational or welfare connections.

Lady Sarah Chatto with her brother Viscount Linley and the Queen at the funeral of Princess Margaret in 2002.

24. VISCOUNT LINLEY, EARL OF SNOWDON

The furniture designer is the son of Princess Margaret, the Queen’s late sister, and the late photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon.

25. LADY SARAH CHATTO

The daughter of Princess Margaret and the Queen’s only niece.

26. BRIGADIER ARCHIE MILLER-BAKEWELL

Prince Philip’s right hand man for over a decade, his loyal private secretary will be one of the few non-royals to attend.

Princess Beatrice with Edo Mapelli Mozzi on their wedding day. Picture: Instagram

27. EDOARDO MAPELLI MOZZI

The husband of Princess Beatrice will likely be there to support his wife.

28. JACK BROOKSBANK

Proud new father Jack Brooksbank married Eugenie in 2018. Prince Philip made an unexpected appearance on the big day at the last minute. There had previously been fears that he would not be able to attend due to illness.

29. LADY PAMELA HICKS

Lady Pamela, 91, is the daughter of Philip’s uncle and father figure, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was killed by an IRA bomb in 1979. Lady Pamela paid tribute to Philip after his death, saying: “(He was) a unique man in every way. There was nobody quite like him.”

30. PENELOPE KNATCHBULL

The wife of Norton Knatchbull, the third Earl Mountbatten of Burma.