China News Service, April 13th, a comprehensive report that the funeral of the husband of the Queen of England, Prince Philip, is scheduled to be held on April 17. Affected by the new crown epidemic, the scale of the funeral has been greatly reduced, and the attendance is limited to 30 people.

Prime Minister Johnson will be absent from the funeral so that more members of the royal family can see off the prince. Prince Harry, who settled in the United States with his wife and children, has returned to Britain for the funeral.

Data map: Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.

[Prince William and Harry remember grandfather]

　　On the 9th, Prince Philip passed away at Windsor Castle in west London at the age of 99. The United Kingdom announced eight days of national mourning and two weeks of mourning for the royal family.

　　Harry and his brother Prince William have issued separate statements in memory of Prince Philip.

　　In the statement, Prince William said that he thanked Prince Philip for being with him during the most difficult period. He also said that he was grateful that his wife Kate and children had enough time to get along with him, especially the children were able to see Prince Philip's adventurous spirit and rich humor. sense.

　　William promised to continue to support the Queen with Kate, "I will always miss Grandpa, but I know what he wants most is that we continue to perform royal duties."

　　Prince Harry’s statement was more relaxed. He described his grandfather, Prince Philip, as a man who "gave his heart, is honorable and very humorous."

He also said that he would always remember that his grandfather was a "good griller" and "master of jokes", and said that if Philip was alive in the sky, "will definitely tell us to move on while holding a beer."

On April 10th, local time, in Gibraltar, England, members of the Royal Gibraltar Legion fired 41 cannons to commemorate the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died on the 9th.

　　[The funeral is limited to 30 people and will be broadcast live]

　　Buckingham Palace announced on the 10th that the funeral of Prince Philip will be held in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle at 3 pm local time on the 17th and will be broadcast live on TV.

　　The funeral could originally be held in accordance with the specifications of the state funeral, but according to the Prince’s personal wishes, and at the same time following the British epidemic prevention regulations and obtaining the approval of the Queen of England, the scale of the funeral will be greatly reduced.

Except for the 10 priests and coffin-carrying personnel, the number of people attending the funeral was limited to 30.

Participants must comply with epidemic prevention regulations, including maintaining social distancing and wearing masks.

　　A Downing Street spokesperson said that Prime Minister Johnson will be absent from the funeral to make room for "as many family members as possible" to attend.

Prince Harry, who has retired from public office in the British royal family, has flown home from California to attend the funeral of his grandfather, but Mrs. Harry, who is pregnant with a second child, followed the doctor's advice to stay in the United States.

　　Before the funeral begins, the people will observe a minute of silence.

Prince Philip's coffin will be transported from Windsor Castle to St. George's Church by a Land Rover car he participated in the design and modification. The coffin will be covered with his Duke's flag, accompanied by a wreath, and the Duke of Edinburgh's navy hat and sword.

After the funeral ceremony, the body will be buried in the royal tomb of Windsor Castle.

　　The remains of Prince Philip will not be available for public admiration.

Although the royal family urged people not to gather outside the royal residence, many people still went to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle to lay flowers and mourn outside on weekends.

The royal family has opened an online condolence book, suggesting that people donate to charities instead of offering flowers.

　　In addition, the British armed forces fired 41 gun salutes in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, British Gibraltar and naval bases and naval ships across the country on Saturday to pay tribute to Prince Philip, who was once the commander of the Royal Navy.

　　Canberra, the capital of Australia, and Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, also held gun-fire ceremonies.