Royal family releases never-before-seen images of Prince Philip
The Royal Family has released never-before-seen photos of Prince Philip and his great grandchildren just two days before his funeral.
The photos, published in a coordinated social media tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, show Prince Philip and the Queen surrounded by seven of their great-grandchildren in a photo taken by the Duchess of Cambridge at Balmoral Castle in 2018.
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The Royal Family have released never-before-seen images of the Queen and Prince Philip surrounded by seven of their great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle in 2018. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge
A second image shows Prince Philip and the Queen alongside Prince William and wife Kate Middleton with their two children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Princess Eugenie, younger daughter of Prince Andrew and grandchild of Prince Philip, also released a statement in the last few hours as well. She has said:
"We all miss you. You would be so touched by all the tributes that have been shared with me the past few days."
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the Queen and Prince Philip at Balmoral in 2015. The Royal Family
"I will remember you in your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you for your dedication and love for us all and especially Granny, who we will look after for you."
With just two days to go until the funeral, preparations are now underway.
Prince Philip will be laid to rest this weekend following a period of national mourning from Friday until the duke's funeral on Saturday 17 April at 3pm (midnight April 18 AEST).
The Palace says the plans for the funeral are in line with The Duke of Edinburgh's own personal wishes.
The service will be held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
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Prince Charles Prince Philip Instagram/Clarence House
Rehearsals have begun over the last 24 hours with 730 servicemen and women to be involved over the course of the day.
Only 30 people will be permitted inside the Chapel due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
They will include Princes William and Harry who reportedly have now spoken on the phone since Harry arrived in the UK.
The two brothers are not expected to meet in person until all members of the Royal Family congregate for the funeral at St George's Chapel on Saturday.
There have been reports of an internal debate over whether Harry should wear a military uniform after leaving the royal family and the armed forced.
Some details around Prince Philip's funeral have been announced. Graphic: Tara Blancato
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