Photos: Queen Elizabeth and Britain bid farewell to Prince Philip

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A gun salute to commemorate Britain's Prince Philip, at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh. Image Credit: AP

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Windsor, England: With military bands and a royal procession, Prince Philip was being laid to rest Saturday in a funeral ceremony that honored his lifetime of service to the country, the crown and his wife, Queen Elizabeth II. Image Credit: Reuters

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The widowed British monarch, setting an example amid the coronavirus pandemic, sat alone at the ceremony. Image Credit: AP

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The coffin of Philip, who died aged 99 on April 9 at Windsor Castle west of London, was driven to the funeral at the castle's St George's Chapel on a specially modified Land Rover. Image Credit: Reuters

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Members of the royal family follow the coffin into St George's Chapel. Image Credit: AP

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Philip, who died April 9 two months shy of his 100th birthday, was being honored at Windsor Castle in a service that was steeped in military and royal tradition _ but also was pared down and infused with his own personality. Image Credit: Reuters

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Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the funeral. Image Credit: Reuters

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Family members follow the coffin into St George's Chapel. Image Credit: AP

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The entire procession and funeral took place out of public view within the grounds of the castle, a 950-year-old royal residence 20 miles (30 kilometers) west of London, but was shown live on television. Image Credit: AP

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The service followed a funeral procession, in which Philip's coffin traveled to the chapel on a specially adapted Land Rover designed by Philip himself for the eight-minute journey to St. George's Chapel. Image Credit: Reuters

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Philip's coffin was draped in his personal standard, and topped with his Royal Navy cap and sword and a wreath of flowers. Image Credit: Reuters

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives ahead of Britain Prince Philip's funeral. Image Credit: AP

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The band of the Grenadier Guards arrives at St George's Chapel. Image Credit: AP

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The children of Philip and the queen _ heir to the throne Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward _ walked behind the hearse, while the 94-year-old queen traveled to the chapel in a Bentley car. Image Credit: AP

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Grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry also walked behind the coffin, although not side by side. Image Credit: Reuters

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The funeral reflected Philip's military ties, both as a ceremonial commander of many units and as a veteran of war. More than 700 military personnel took part, including army bands, Royal Marine buglers and an honor guard drawn from across the armed forces. Image Credit: Reuters

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Inside the Gothic chapel, the setting for centuries of royal weddings and funerals, the service was simple and somber. Image Credit: Reuters

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There was no sermon, at Philip's request, and no family eulogies or readings, in keeping with royal tradition. Image Credit: AP

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As Philip's coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault, Royal Marine buglers will sound "Action Stations," an alarm that alerts sailors to prepare for battle _ a personal request from Philip. Image Credit: Reuters

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Along with Philip's children and grandchildren, the 30 funeral guests include other senior royals and several of his German relatives. Image Credit: AP

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Members of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards place the coffin of Britain's Prince Philip onto a modified Jaguar Land Rover. Image Credit: AP

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Philip was born a prince of Greece and Denmark and, like the queen, is related to a thicket of European royal families. Image Credit: AP

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A warden stands with police officers standing guard behind him outside the King Henry VIII Gate of Windsor Castle. Image Credit: AP

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Philip, who died April 9 two months shy of his 100th birthday, was being honored at Windsor Castle in a service that was steeped in military and royal tradition _ but also was pared down and infused with his own personality. Image Credit: AP

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Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrives at St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Image Credit: Reuters

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Soldiers walk through the entrance of the Windsor Castle. Image Credit: AP

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Flowers are placed for the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip at the Windsor Castle in Windsor, England. Image Credit: AP

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People watch as King's Troup Royal Horse Artillery rides towards Windsor Castle in Windsor. Image Credit: AP

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