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What caused Prince Philip death?
The death certificate, certified by Sir Huw Thomas, head of the Royal Medical Household, stated the cause of death as "old age". The death of the Duke initiated Operation Forth Bridge, a plan detailing procedures including the dissemination of information, national mourning, and his funeral.
What happens to Prince Philip when he dies?
As the Queen's Consort, Prince Philip is entitled to a state funeral (which involves lying in state in Westminster Hall and burial at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle).
Did Prince Philip pass away?
April 9, 2021Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh / Date of death
Do we get a day off when a royal dies?
How many days do we get off when the Queen dies? While the UK will partake in a 10-day mourning period, only the day of the Queen's funeral will be considered a national holiday. So, for anyone Googling '12 day mourning period off work', you won't get a full fortnight to mourn the Queen.
Overview
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-serving royal consort in world history, died in Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on the morning of 9 April 2021, two months before his 100th birthday. The official statement from the royal family said he "died peacefully". His funeral took place on 17 April. The de…
Health issues and death
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh had several hospital stays in the years leading up to his death. In 2012, he was admitted to hospital with a bladder infection. He had exploratory surgery on his abdomen in June 2013, and he underwent hip replacement surgery in April 2018. On 16 February 2021, the Duke was admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. …
Operation Forth Bridge
The national plan for publicly handling the Duke's death was called Operation Forth Bridge, named after the Forth Bridge near Edinburgh, the city of his dukedom. According to the College of Arms, the original Forth Bridge plan was amended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Initiated upon his death, the plan included a press release issued by Buckingha…
Funeral
The Duke's funeral took place on 17 April 2021 in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
The Duke was given a royal ceremonial funeral, not a state funeral, which is usually reserved for monarchs. He had indicated a wish for minimal "fuss"; as such, he did not lie in state, though the Duke did "lie at rest" in the private chape…
Reactions
In private, the Queen said her husband's death had "left a huge void in her life". The Duke's children paid tribute to him in interviews recorded for broadcast after his death. Prince Charles also made a televised short statement from Highgrove House, describing his father as a "much loved and appreciated figure" who had "given the most remarkable, devoted service to the Queen, to my family and to …
Thanksgiving service
A service of thanksgiving for the Duke's life took place at Westminster Abbey on 29 March 2022 with the Queen in attendance. She was accompanied by her second son, the Duke of York, on her way from Windsor to the abbey's side entrance and on her way out of the abbey through the South Transept. It marked her first major public appearance after suffering from mobility issues and testing positive for COVID-19. The service was broadcast on BBC One and presented by Huw Edw…
External links
• Announcement of the death of The Duke of Edinburgh – The Royal Household
• Order of Service for the funeral
• The Funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh – The Royal Family on YouTube
• The Funeral of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – BBC