Soldiers from the Household Cavalry and Coldstream Guards today carried out rehearsal drills for Prince Philip's farewell on Saturday, as a security ring of steel went up around Windsor ahead of the funeral. Prince Andrew 'has no intention to distract' from Prince Philip's funeral amid ex-officer's fury at his demand to wear full admiral's uniform Prince William has 'neither wish nor intention to distract from' his father Prince Philip's funeral, a source close to him told MailOnline today as the Queen was forced to decide which rank of military uniform he can wear. The UK is officially in a period of national mourning for the next week, up to and including Philip's funeral on Saturday afternoon. It is thought Philip's funeral could attract one of the largest television audiences of the year. Broadcasters have yet to confirm their plans for Philip's funeral, but the BBC and ITV are likely to devote several hours to the event, including the ceremony at 3pm.

Source: The Nation April 14, 2021 21:00 UTC