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Lydia Stephens

Queen seen for first time since death of husband Prince Philip as his funeral takes place

Her Majesty the Queen has been pictured for the first time since the death of her husband Prince Philip as his funeral takes place.

Queen Elizabeth was driven from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel in the state Bentley, following the steps of senior royals walking behind the Land Rover carrying the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin.

She arrived wearing a black coat, hat and face mask, lined with a white trim as she mourned her husband of 73 years.

The Queen had a private moment to say goodbye to her husband on Saturday morning. According to The Mirror, The Queen spent time with the Duke's coffin ahead of it being moved this morning. The Duke of Edinburgh has not been lying in state, but has instead been in a private chapel at Windsor Castle.

The Queen arriving at St George's Chapel (PA)
She followed the funeral procession in a state Bentley (PA)

At 11am this morning the coffin was moved ahead of the funeral service.

She was seated alone in the chapel while the coffin was carried in, to allow for social distancing and in guidance with coronavirus restrictions. Her Majesty was sat to the right of Prince Philip's coffin at the front of the chapel.

The funeral service begun at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.

There were nine cushions with insignia placed around the altar at St George's Chapel. They represent British and Commonwealth orders and decorations, and the final cushion with orders from Greece and Denmark. The Duke of Edinburgh had around 61 decorations and awards from 53 different countries, though not all were on display for space reasons. He personally selected the regalia to be placed on the altar for his funeral.

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