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The order of service for Prince Philip's funeral
The hearse, a specially modified Land Rover, carrying the coffin of Britains Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 99, is seen on the grounds of Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain, April 17, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pool picnn

LONDON, April 17 — Below are some details about today’s funeral at Windsor Castle for Prince Philip, husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, as stated in the Order of Service:

•           Once the royal family have been seated in St George’s Chapel, the choir will sing the Sentences before the Dean of Windsor, David Conner, gives the Bidding.

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•           A small choir of four will sing the naval hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save, with the line "For those in peril on the sea” reflecting Philip’s ties to the navy.

•           The First Lesson, Ecclesiasticus 43. 11-26, will be read by the dean.

•           Benjamin Britten’s Jubilate in C will be sung; a piece specially commissioned by Prince Philip for the St George’s Chapel Choir.

•           The Second Lesson, John 11.21-27, will be read by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

•           The choir will sing Psalm 104, the dean and the archbishop will lead the prayers, and the Russian Kontakion of the Departed will be sung.

•           The congregation will stand as the coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault. The dean will give the Commendation, beginning: "Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian Soul”.

•           Britain’s most senior heraldic officer will proclaim Philip’s many titles.

•           The Last Post by buglers of the Royal Marines and the naval battlecry Action Stations will then echo around the chapel.

•           The archbishop will pronounce the blessing before the National Anthem is played. — Reuters

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