Prince Philip’s Body To Be Moved Now That Queen Elizabeth Has Died So They Can Rest Together Forever

Apr 16, 2021 by apost team

On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away at the age of 99. Not long before his death, Queen Elizabeth's beloved husband was discharged from the hospital after spending several days there due to complications with an infection.

Philip's infection was reportedly not due to coronavirus, as he and the queen were vaccinated in January 2021, according to BBC. Philip's passing ended his reign as the longest-serving royal spouse, having served alongside Elizabeth for 65 years and having been married to the monarch for 73 years in total.

In Philip's honor, a funeral took place on April 17, however, it had a limited number of guests due to the coronavirus restrictions that were in place at the time. The grief of his passing was felt deeply in the United Kingdom, but his family also shared the happier times spent with him. 

Following his death, a significant number of tributes and condolences poured in. His singular and incredible life has continued to be remembered and celebrated by his family. While Philip had a large number of achievements and accolades to his name, nothing will ever surpass the fact that he was the love of Elizabeth's life, and that he was the most devoted consort to the queen. The Duke of Edinburgh was an active and dedicated member of the royal family ever since Queen Elizabeth's crowning.   

Over one year after Philip's death in 2021, Elizabeth herself passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. It was a devastating day for the royal family as many members gathered to be by her side in her final moments. Elizabeth will be buried alongside her husband after Philip is moved from where he was initially buried following his death in 2021.

According to Biography.com, Philip met his future wife, Elizabeth, for the first time in 1934, when both families attended the marriage of his cousin to Elizabeth's uncle and met once again when Elizabeth's father, King George VI, was crowned. They began their relationship when Elizabeth was still a teenager, and their relationship continued to become stronger through the years. In 1946, Prince Philip asked Elizabeth to marry him.

Before Philip got married to Elizabeth, he was required to give up his titles and succession to the throne in Greece. He did so willingly and took on his mother's surname Mountbatten, and ever since remained steadfast in his service to his country. Philip served with the Royal Navy during World War II and continued his active service until Elizabeth's accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952.

Philip and Elizabeth celebrated their 73rd anniversary in November 2020 and were devoted to one another throughout their lives. They embodied the meaning of true love, and their unconditional and unwavering support for one another was an inspiration to many people over the years. 

In an oft-quoted speech on the date of Elizabeth and Philip’s 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, the late queen called her husband her “strength" and reiterated the same thoughts in her own photo tribute to her late husband, which was posted to the official royal Instagram account. 

The caption read, "... he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know."

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Philip's exact cause of death was not released publically, but in an official statement, the palace said he went peacefully. His death set off Operation Forth Bridge, which was the plan for publically announcing his death and the ensuing funeral arrangements.

As Prince Philip was not a monarch, he wasn't given a state funeral but a royal ceremonial funeral instead. Due to the pandemic restrictions, the funeral was very small — only 30 people were allowed to attend. Many royal family members were a part of the funeral, including Prince Harry, who arrived from the United States, where he lives with Meghan Markle.

At the time, Express reported that the royal family arranged for the funeral to be held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, where Philip's coffin was also expected to remain until the day the queen died, after which the Duke of Edinburgh would be buried alongside his wife of 73 years. Now that Elizabeth has passed, official arrangements are underway to ensure they are buried together.

However, first, the queen's body is expected to lie in state at Westminster Hall so that members of the public can pay their respects. Following that, up to 12 days later, she will be buried at the King George VI memorial chapel, which is the resting place of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and her sister, Princess Margaret. Philip will be interred to join Elizabeth at the memorial chapel. 

This will be a final and poignant tribute to Elizabeth and Philip and their incredible, enduring love as loyal companions for over seven decades. 

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