Prince Philip funeral: Queen making ’statement’ says expert
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BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, 44, has said it is “sad” that the Queen will have to sit on her own for the funeral of her husband Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died last Friday and due to Covid restrictions the ceremony has been limited to 30 attendees and will be 50 minutes long.
Sad to think the Queen will be sat alone today at her husband’s funeral
Dan Walker
Taking to social media, Dan tweeted his thoughts for his 708,000 followers to see.
The BBC presenter retweeted a private picture of the Queen and her late husband which had been issued at her request.
It featured the couple grinning into the camera as their daughter in law Sophie, Countess of Wessex, took the shot.
Issued by The Royal Family Twitter account, the caption read: “The Queen wishes to share this private photograph taken with The Duke of Edinburgh at the top of the Coyles of Muick, Scotland in 2003.”
Commenting on the picture, he wrote: “This is such a lovely picture.
“Sad to think the Queen will be sat alone today at her husband’s funeral.”
In accordance with coronavirus restrictions, the plans for the Duke’s funeral have had to be modified.
In addition to the short ceremony, only 30 attendees will be allowed into the service.
While Prince Harry made his way back from LA to attend his grandfather’s funeral, his wife Meghan Markle will not be in attendance.
The Queen will also be sitting alone and and will wear a mask for the duration of the service
Current Covid restrictions state that guests who are not members of the same household have to sit two metres apart.
The restrictions have also prevented crowds of well-wishers from gathering around Windsor castle to pay their respects.
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Followers of the BBC Breakfast star took to the comments section to weigh in on the situation.
One agreed with the TV host and wrote: “It feels really cruel, she is an old lady who has lost her husband. “
Another wrote: “While I understand the reasons for the restrictions, this has really brought home to me how desperately sad limiting the numbers at funerals is for the families.
“You’ve got to feel for the Queen today and everyone who’s had to deal with this in the last year.”
However, another suggested that despite her not sitting with family, she may be seated next to a member of Palace staff.
They added: “Read that a lady in waiting will be with her.
“Not like they’ve been completely on their own in Windsor for the past year. Probably in their bubble.”
Another social media user penned: “It’s a terrible shame, but thousands of people have had to do it over the past 12 months!”
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