Prince Philip has an incredible legacy.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 9 at the age of 99, leaving behind his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II, their four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Buckingham Palace announced Philip’s death, expressing in a statement: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Before his death, Philip had a hand in making his own funeral plans. Here is everything we know about how the late royal will be laid to rest.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. ET.
CBS News will broadcast a live special report on Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET. Gayle King, CBS This Morning co-host, will anchor the special report from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, she will be joined by CBS News royal contributor and The Diana Chronicles author, Tina Brown and royal commentator Wesley Kerr. CBS News correspondents Charlie D’Agata and Holly Williams will be reporting from Windsor in the shadow of the castle.
