Watch live as MPs pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Sussex and the Duke of Cambridge have both paid tribute to their grandfather, with Prince Harry describing Prince Philip as “master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end.”
Prince William said the Duke of Edinburgh was an extraordinary man with an infectious sense of adventure and a mischievous sense of humour adding: “I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life.”
Buckingham Palace confirmed over the weekend Harry - who now lives in California - would travel to the UK for the funeral on Saturday, marking his first return to the country since stepping down as a senior royal just over a year ago. The Duchess of Sussex, who is pregnant with their second child, will remain in the US on her doctor’s advice.
Over in parliament, Boris Johnson led tributes to Philip, who died aged 99 on Friday, as the House of Commons set aside the whole day - or seven and a half hours - for MPs contributions.
In Scotland, the country’s parliament was recalled for only the sixth time in its history in order for MSPs to pay their respects to Philip. First minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were a “true partnership”. The Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland assembly also held special sittings.
