Prince Philip laid to rest at Windsor Castle funeral
By DW
17 April 2021 |
4:27 pm
Only 30 people, including his widow Queen Elizabeth, were allowed to attend, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony saluted both his service to the Navy and support for the UK monarch.
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