How Prince Philip's Funeral Had A Subtle Tribute To Princess Diana

A funeral for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was held on April 17th, 2021. The service took place at St. George's Chapel, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Philip drew his last breath on April 9th, 2021. Philip's immediate family, including his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, his four children, and his eight grandchildren, were in attendance, though his extended family was not expected to attend, due to restrictions put into place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Philip reportedly made it very clear that he did not want a major fuss made following his death, according to the Independent. It is believed that his requests are being honored, and that is likely why he will not lie in state. However, there were quite a few special touches added to Philip's funeral procession and service. While subtle, these special additions hold great meaning to Philip and to his family. One of those additions is a nod to his late daughter-in-law, Princess Diana, according to The Sun. Prince Philip's funeral included a song that was also played at Princess Diana's funeral, according to The Sun. "Rhosymedre" by Vaughn Williams was slated to be sung during the service, according to the report. The song was also played at both Prince William's wedding and Prince Harry's. Many say that Philip and Diana had a special bond. In fact, actor Tobias Menzies discussed his findings after he studied up on the Duke of Edinburgh's life for his role in The Crown. Menzies told People magazine in 2020, "I guess there are some similarities in that, you know, it's another outsider, a position that he obviously has been in. Maybe he has some kind of appreciation for the challenges that she's going through. I think on a very basic level, he just thinks it's a good fit. In a slightly old-fashioned way, I think he also just liked her femininity, her beauty. He was sort of very seduced by her as well." Watch this video for how Prince Philip's funeral had a subtle tribute to Princess Diana! #PrincessDiana #PrincePhilip #RoyalFamily