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A few hours after the official statement issued by the British Royal Family which confirmed the death of Prince Philip, another institutional communication arrives, in which the Prince Charles.
In fact, a short video presented as “a tribute from the Prince of Wales to the Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of the Royal Family” was published on the Clarence House profile, in which Charles, visibly moved, speaks to the nation:
As you can imagine, my family and I miss my father. He was a much loved and appreciated figure. I can imagine that he would have been very touched by the number of people, here and in the world, who are sharing their sadness. My dear dad was a very special person who would have been surprised by the loving thoughts that were dedicated to him. My family is deeply grateful for all of this. All this will support us in this particularly sad time. Thank you.
These are the words spoken by Prince Charles to remember his late father e thank everyone for their love paid to the family due to the serious loss. The days of mourning, as per protocol, will be eight. Even the Royal House had published on its official Instagram profile the dedication of Elizabeth II to her husband, pronounced in 1997, on the occasion of the fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Also in these hours, several messages of condolence are coming from practically all over the world and official representations for mourning: in honor of the Duke of Edinburgh they have been exploded forty-one shots from Cardiff Castle and other historic family properties, as well as from various warships at sea, including the Montrose and the Diamond: Philip was also a naval officer during World War II.
Meanwhile, the funeral which will take place next Saturday (April 17) in a restricted form. It seems to have been with it presence confirmed of what was Philip’s favorite nephew, Harry, while there is no confirmation on the presence of his wife Meghan Markle, pregnant with her second child. The funeral, behind closed doors and in full compliance with anti Covid regulations, will most likely be broadcast on local TV and online channels.
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