However, the funeral is taking place against a backdrop of recent crises for the monarchy, with the queen's grandson Prince Harry quiting royal duties and criticising the family for the treatment of his wife in a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. Traditionally at such formal occasions, the royals wear military uniforms, often reflecting honorary titles they hold. 'That's to say members of the royal family will not be in military uniform.' 'Members of the royal family will be wearing morning coat with medals or day dress,' a Buckingham Palace spokesman said.
The service will feature much of the original planning made by the prince himself, but has had to be scaled back and modified because of restrictions brought in to curb the spread of COVID-19, meaning the queen and the other 29 mourners permitted to attend will wear masks.
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99 last week and his funeral - a ceremonial royal funeralrather than a state funeral - will be held entirely at Windsor Castle on Saturday. WINDSOR, England, April 15 (Reuters) - Britain's senior royals will eschew tradition and wear morning suits rather than military uniforms for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip, in an attempt to prevent embarrassment for Princes Andrew and Harry.
