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Rest in Peace: Britain's Farewell to Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip

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Buckingham Palace broke the news of his passing on 9 April. The Queen's husband, who would have turned 100 this year, died peacefully at Windsor Castle. He was admitted to hospital earlier this year, where he underwent a heart procedure.

Prince Philip, born in Greece on 10 June 1921, had been married to Queen Elizabeth II since 1947. The couple marked their 73rd anniversary together on 20 November. They had four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.

Take a look at how Prince Philip's funeral unfolded in Sputnik's latest photo gallery.

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Members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrive at Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, near London, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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The coffin of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, is carried during his funeral, on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Queen Elizabeth attends the funeral of her husband, Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99, on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrive at Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Prince Charles, Princess Anne, and members of the Royal Family walk behind the hearse on the grounds of Windsor Castle during the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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People sit outside Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, near London, Britain 17 April 2021.
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex walk behind the hearse on the grounds of Windsor Castle during the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Members of the military stand guard on the grounds of Windsor Castle near St George's Chapel on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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The hearse, a specially modified Land Rover, carrying the coffin of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, is seen outside St George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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The hearse, a specially modified Land Rover, carrying the coffin of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, is seen on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for the funeral of Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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People gather near Windsor Castle on the day of the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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A woman wearing a Union Jack face mask stands outside Windsor Castle during the funeral of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Members of the royal family attend the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat for the funeral of Prince Philip, who died at the age of 99, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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The hearse, a specially modified Land Rover, arrives at St George's Chapel for the funeral service of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, in Windsor, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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Knitted figures of Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, her husband who died at the age of 99, are pictured on top of a letter box on the day of the funeral of the Prince, in Windsor, near London, Britain, 17 April 2021.
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