Church services have taken place across the UK to remember the life of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. 🙏🏰
A heartfelt service was held at Canterbury Cathedral – the spiritual home of the worldwide Anglican community – led by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Welby reflected on the Duke's unwavering commitment, stating that Prince Philip showed \"a remarkable willingness to take the hand he was dealt in life,\" highlighting his role as the royal consort to Queen Elizabeth II. 📜👑 His 69-year tenure made him the longest-serving consort in British history.
Prince Philip \"died peacefully\" at the age of 99 on Friday morning, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
Preparations are underway for the funeral, which will be held at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday. 🕯️ Following the ceremony, the UK will observe a national period of mourning until April 17.
Welby, who is set to officiate at the funeral, expressed his condolences, urging people to keep the Queen and her family in their prayers: \"For the royal family, as for every other, no words can reach into the depth of sorrow that goes into bereavement. We all know that it is not simply a factor of age or familiarity, it is not obliterated by the reality of a very long life, remarkably led, nor is the predictability of death's arrival a softening of the blow. Loss is loss.\" 💔
