The death of Prince Philip: William's special request of his cousin that reflects the tension with Harry
In a new gesture that shows the tension that exists in the British royal house, an English media assures today that during the funeral Prince William, third in the line of succession, asked his relatives to intervene between him and his younger brother, Harry, so that they would not be seen side by side during the funeral procession that led to the Duke of Edinburgh, his grandfather, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died days ago at the age of 99.
Yesterday at the ceremony, Prince William asked one of his cousins, Peter Phillips, to come between him and Harry during the procession heading to St George's Chapel yesterday afternoon.
The son of Princess Anne, Carlos's sister, then complied with his cousin's request to spare the brothers an uncomfortable moment, after Harry's resignation from the crown and the interview he gave with his wife, Meghan Markel , in which she denounced racism within the monarchy and in which the American ex-actress explained that days before her wedding, William's partner, Kate Middleton, made her cry.
According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, there was a rapprochement between the brothers but it happened after the burial. But there was also a strong antipathy towards the youngest son of Lady Di, who went to live in the United States to get away from the royal family.
“They are still very upset. They formed a united front to protect the queen. Everyone thinks that Harry behaved in a horrible way ”, declared the source and explained that that is why they were very cold with him.
Once inside the chapel, according to reports, William sat with Kate across from Harry, but there appeared to be no eye contact between the two. The Duke of Cambridge preferred to focus his gaze on his grandfather's coffin.
However, after this ceremony there was a kind of rapprochement between the brothers. The princes left the chapel together and exchanged a few words. Kate, William's wife, was also with them. It is believed that she was the one who encouraged the hand-to-hand meeting.
Soldiers on guard in front of Windsor Castle before Prince Philip's funeral (ap /)
The farewell
With music from military bands and a royal procession that escorted his coffin to the church, Prince Philip was buried yesterday in a funeral ceremony that paid tribute to his services to the United Kingdom, the crown and Queen Elizabeth II, with whom he was married 73 years.
The dowager queen, an example in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, sat alone during the ceremony, dressed in black. Felipe, who died on April 9 two months before his 100th birthday, received honors at Windsor Castle, in an office attached to military and royal traditions, but reduced and austere, in keeping with his personality.
The royal procession and funeral took place out of public view on the grounds of the castle, a 950-year-old royal residence located 30 kilometers west of London, but which was broadcast live on television.
Charles, Prince of Wales, walks behind the coffin of his father (dpa /)
Due to the restrictions of the coronavirus, instead of the 800 people foreseen by the plans drawn up long ago, only 30 people were able to access the Chapel of St. George inside the castle, among which were the queen, her four children and his eight grandchildren.
A minute's silence was observed throughout the country before the start of the funeral.
The coffin arrived at the chapel in a Land Rover adapted according to a design by Felipe. It was covered by his banner, his Royal Navy cap, his sword, and a garland of flowers.
