Prince Philip funeral set for 17 April

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LONDON, 11 April 2021, (TON): Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, died on Friday at 99. Statement issued Buckingham Palace said that Prince Philip’s funeral will take place 17 April at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

At the ceremony, saluting batteries fired 41 rounds, one round every minute from midday yesterday in cities including London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast, as well from Royal Navy warships.

Prince Philip was born on the Greek island of Corfu on 10 June 10, 1921. He married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she became Queen, and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history. The couple had four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The Government of Pakistan and its people have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Prince Philip. 

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