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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
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Jamie Barlow

Prince Philip's Covid-compliant funeral rules revealed

Strict Covid rules mean the Queen is expected to sit alone at Prince Philip's funeral.

It's reported that Her Majesty will be isolated at the small funeral in Windsor on Saturday (April 17) as her husband is laid to rest.

He will be buried at St George's Chapel, the Duke of Edinburgh having died at the age of 99 on Friday, April 9.

People attending the funeral must stay at least two metres apart from anyone not in the same household, in line with current rules.

This is so the funeral, of 30 guests, will be "Covid compliant".

According to sources, the Queen is expected to be alone at the service unless a member of the Windsor bubble joins her, The Telegraph reports.

Prince Philip's private secretary, Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell, is reportedly the only person allowed to sit with the Queen.

The service will be televised with a national minute's silence called at 3pm.

It is likely to attract one of the largest television viewing audiences of the year.

Face coverings shall be worn by guests who will not be singing.

People have been warned to stay away from the area by the mayor of Windsor.

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