Britain falls silent in tribute to Prince Philip
By AFP
17 April 2021 |
4:24 pm
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday led Britain in a one-minute's silence in memory of her late husband, Prince Philip, as she bid him a final farewell at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service.
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