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London / Windsor (AP) - In honor of Prince Philips, gun salutes were fired on Saturday in all parts of the United Kingdom and in Gibraltar, including at the Tower in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
Several warships on the high seas also paid their last respects to the husband of British Queen Elizabeth II (94), who died at the age of 99, with cannon shots.
Meanwhile, more and more members of the British royal family were reportedly arriving at Windsor Castle.
After Prince Charles (72), heir to the throne, Prince Edward (57) and his wife Countess Sophie were also spotted on their arrival in Windsor on Saturday.
According to a BBC report, Charles had already rushed to his mother in Windsor on Friday, who had expressed "deeply saddened" in a message.
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Details of the funeral service were expected on Saturday.
It is expected to be held at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
Because of the Corona rules, only 30 guests are allowed to participate instead of the originally planned 800.
The date was initially unclear, but according to the original plans, next Saturday should be an option.
British media speculate that Prince Harry (36) will also travel from the USA for this.
He could probably be exempted from the quarantine rules for travelers.
However, it is unclear whether the royals will use the opportunity for a reconciliation.
Harry had fallen out especially with his brother Prince William (38) and his father Charles.
The focus of the dispute are allegations from Harry and his wife Duchess Meghan (39) about lack of consideration for the couple and even racist remarks within the family.
Meghan has partly African American roots.
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