The meaning behind the royals wearing green to the Prince Philip memorial

The royals have attended Prince Philip's memorial at Westminster Abbey in London overnight and viewers couldn't help but notice a number of key royals chose to wear green to the event.

Called Edinburg Green, it's Prince Philip's official colour or 'livery' used by the late royal for staff uniform and private cars. It was even the shade of his signature Land Rover and the colour adorned his coffin at his funeral in 2021.

The Queen chose to wear a suit in Edinburg Green to the memorial held at Westminster Abbey overnight as well as a brooch believed to have been gifted to her by Prince Philip. She also used his walking cane at the service.

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Princess Anne and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall also wore Edinburg Green, as did royals from The Netherlands who flew in for the event.

Those not wearing Edinburgh Green chose somber shades including black and navy blue.

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The Service of Thanksgiving was for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburg, who died on April 9, 2021 at the age of 99.

The event reportedly held to "give thanks for HRH's dedication to family, Nation and Commonwealth and recognise the importance of his legacy in creating opportunities for young people, promoting environmental stewardship and conservation, and supporting the Armed Forces," according to the royal family's official Instagram account.

The event was also attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their two eldest children — Prince George, eight, and Princess Charlotte, six.

Also in attendance, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew who escorted his mother into the venue.

Prince Edward and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex were in attendance, along with Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and their husbands.

Prince Harry did not attend the event, pulling out after he was informed he would not be given royal security detail.