Prince Philip’s funeral was during Covid-related restrictions, so only 30 of his loved ones could attend – but as we approach the first anniversary of his death, he’s being honoured with a full memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen, 95, who was determined to be at the event if her mobility allowed her, is intending to attend, Buckingham Palace has said this morning.
The duke is to be remembered with elements he planned for his own funeral, which weren’t allowed to happen – including the congregation singing the hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, and for gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award holders and members of the youth UK Cadet Force associations to line the steps of Westminster Abbey as guests arrive.
The 1,800-strong congregation will include senior members of the royal family, foreign royals and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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The happy couple announced their engagement in 1947.
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They wed the same year, and their marriage would go on to last 73 years before the duke’s passing.
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Pictured in 1949, holding a six-month-old Prince Charles.
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Princess Anne joined the family in 1950 – here, she’s pictured with her brother and parents in 1951, in the grounds of Clarence House.