Photos: Queen Elizabeth and Britain bid farewell to Prince Philip

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

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.

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

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.

Members of the royal family follow the coffin into St George's Chapel.

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.

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

Family members follow the coffin into St George's Chapel.

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.

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.

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

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives ahead of Britain Prince Philip's funeral.

The band of the Grenadier Guards arrives at St George's Chapel.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Soldiers walk through the entrance of the Windsor Castle.

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

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