Prince Philip's Funeral — Emotional Photos Document Day The Queen And A Nation Mourned Together

Apr 20, 2021

On Friday, April 9, 2021, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at the age of 99 years old. Philip's passing ends his reign as the longest-serving royal spouse, having served alongside Queen Elizabeth II for 65 years and having been married to the monarch for 73 years in total.

Philip's funeral on April 17, 2021, was a quiet affair with only 30 people in attendance due to the coronavirus restrictions. The guestlist of 30 people only comprised of the closest royal family members, including Philip and Elizabeth's four children. 

These emotional photographs show the influence Philip had over not just his family but also his nation. He will be remembered for decades to come. 

Queen Elizabeth II (2021), (Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Queen Elizabeth sits alone in the pews at St. George's Chapel for her husband's funeral service. She married Philip in 1947, and the two celebrated their 73rd and final anniversary in November 2020. 

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Prince William, Catherine (2021), (Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince William and Kate Middleton at St. George's Chapel, where the funeral service for Philip took place. The chapel is a place of worship for the queen and the royal family and also serves as a church for the local community. 

Prince Harry (2021), (Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Harry sits in the pews along with his family. His wife, Meghan Markle, could not join him due to being heavily pregnant. Harry and Meghan married in St. George's Chapel in 2018. Many royal weddings and funerals have taken place at the chapel through the years.

Queen Elizabeth II (2021), (Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The queen looks over at her husband's coffin before the funeral service. 

Prince Philip Funeral ceremony (2021), (Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrived at Windsor Castle ahead of Prince Philip's funeral ceremony.

Military band (2021), (Ian Vogler/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Military Band plays music before the arrival of the coffin. Philip had deep ties to the Military and Royal Navy throughout his life, and served with distinction in the Second World War. 

Prince Philip Funeral ceremony (2021), (Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

As per the Duke of Edinburgh's long-held wishes, a custom-made Land Rover hearse carried his coffin. The modified hearse was designed by Philip himself and was 18 years in the making. It carried him from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel. 

Prince William, Peter Phillips, Prince Harry (2021), (Mark Cuthbert-Pool/UK Press/Getty Images)

During the procession from Windsor Castle to St. George's Chapel, Harry and William walked with their cousin Peter Phillips between them. 

Prince Charles (2021), (Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

An emotional Prince Charles during the procession. 

Princess Anne (2021), (Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)

Princess Anne also took part in the procession and walked beside her brother Charles. She was the only woman to be part in the walk from Windsor Castle to St. George's. 

Prince Harry (2021), (Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Harry flew down to the UK from the US, where he currently resides, two days after his grandfather's passing. 

Princess Anne (2021), (Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The coffin in the custom-made Land Rover hearse just before arriving at St. George's Chapel. The poignant photo shows Philip's Royal Navy hat and sword resting on the coffin, which reflected his years of service. 

Prince Charles (2021), (Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)

Charles, who had a close relationship with his father, shed a few tears as he said goodbye on the day of the funeral. 

Prince Philip Coffin (2021), (Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage/Getty images)

Philip's coffin being carried into the chapel by pallbearers. 

Prince Philip’s Funeral (2021), (Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage/Getty images)

Members of the Royal Family stand as the coffin is taken into the chapel.

Prince Philip Funeral ceremony (2021), (Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The coffin was brought into the chapel, which has been a site for many royal events for over a century. 

St George’s Chapel (2021), (Barnaby Fowler-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The socially-distanced service only consisted of 30 people due to the ongoing pandemic. 

Catherine (2021), (Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton arriving at the chapel. She has been considered a beacon of light in the darkest of hours as she exerted poise and grace on the day of the funeral. 

Queen Elizabeth II (2021), (Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Elizabeth arrives at the chapel to say goodbye to her husband of 73 years. 

Camilla Catherine (2021), (Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton and Camilla Parker Bowles at the chapel as other members of the royal family join them. 

Catherine, Prince William, Prince Edward,, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie (2021), (Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Family members bow their heads during the funeral service. 

Catherine, Prince William, Prince Edward,, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Sophie, Camilla, Prince Charles (2021), (Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Generally, a man of Philips's stature would have received a state funeral with a minimum of 800 people in attendance, but that could not happen due to the ongoing pandemic. The safety of the funeral guests, many of older age themselves, had to be kept in mind. The guestlist of 30 people only comprised of the closest royal family members.

Prince Philip Funeral (2021), (Hasan Esen/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Though members of the public were urged to remain inside and not gather for the funeral for their own safety, many ardent supporters of the Royal Family came out to say goodbye to the man who devoted his entire life to the country, the crown, and most importantly, his wife. 

Prince Philip (2015), (Matt Dunham - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

The Duke of Edinburgh was an active and dedicated member of the Royal family ever since Queen Elizabeth's crowning. His singular and incredible life will continue to be remembered and celebrated by the world for years to come. 

Prince Philip (2016), (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Saying goodbye is always difficult, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this difficult time. Tell us what you thought about these poignant and emotional photos from Philip's funeral, and be sure to let others know about these photographs from the day of Philip's funeral. 

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