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Details of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral are yet to be announced but it is expected to be a ceremonial event rather than a state funeral. It is also expected to take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
State funerals usually only happen for the sovereign, while ceremonial royal funerals are for senior members of the royal family such as the heir to the throne, those who hold military rank and the Queen's consort.
The Queen Mother had a ceremonial funeral in 2002, and Princess Diana also received a form of a ceremonial funeral following her death in 1997.
But to the outsider, there is little difference between the two types.
Both can include a lying in state, where members of the public can view the coffin. However, Prince Philip will instead lie in rest.
The duke is reported to have requested a funeral of minimal fuss. But the current coronavirus restrictions on mass gatherings in England also mean the long-held plans for the days leading up to the funeral, and the funeral itself, have had to be amended.
Under earlier arrangements, thousands of people would have been expected to gather and hundreds of members of the armed forces would also have lined the streets in honour of the duke.
But the Queen is now said to be considering changes to the funeral and ceremonial plans, in the light of the current government advice and social distancing guidelines.
On the day of the funeral, it is believed his coffin will be moved a short distance to St George's Chapel for the service.
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