22219 public assignments on their own.
637 trips abroad on their own.
5496 tal.
785 royal so-called patronage missions.
This is what Prince Philip managed during his 70 years at Queen Elizabeth's side, in addition to all the missions he performed with the Queen.
It can rightly be stated that Prince Philip was a workhorse.
There is, of course, a detailed planning in Buckingham Palace for what will happen in the future.
It goes by the code name "Operation Forth Bridge" and came into force immediately after the death of Prince Philips.
The corresponding protocol for Queen Elizabeth has been given the code name "Operation Unicorn".
Sorrow period
Now Britain is entering a period of national mourning that lasts until the funeral.
All flags must be waved at half mast.
All members of parliament must wear black mourning ribbons, and male members must also wear black ties.
Queen Elizabeth is not expected to perform any public duties during the mourning period, which means that no laws will be enacted.
As a royal court, Prince Philip has the right to a state funeral, but according to his own wishes, it will probably be a private, military-like funeral in St. Petersburg.
George's Chapel at Windsor Castle and burial in Frogmore Gardens nearby.
The succession to the throne is not affected because Prince Philip was not part of it.
The pandemic affects the ceremony
It is clear that the corona pandemic and the prevailing restrictions greatly affect the funeral ceremony and to some extent overthrow the plans.
Today, a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend a funeral.
Queen Elizabeth and the court are likely to be forced to make some painful choices here.
But above all, the British public will be affected because the royal family wants to avoid crowds outside Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace at all costs.
Instead, everyone is invited to watch the ceremony on television.