MOURNERS across Britain are gathering to pay their respects to Prince Philip as the nation grieves the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh.
The funeral of Britain's longest-serving consort is taking place this afternoon as crowds build in Windsor as well as in other parts of the country.
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Temperatures are set to rocket up to 16C today as Brits hit beer gardens and raise a glass to the late Duke, with six million pints are expected to be supped.
It is the first weekend since Covid restrictions eased with shops reopened in England and pubs and cafes allowed to serve customers outdoors.
The Queen and members of the close royal family will today mourn the Duke of Edinburgh under blue skies at Windsor Castle as the Prince's funeral takes place.
The Duke of Edinburgh – who was married to the Queen for more than 73 years – is being laid to rest in a scaled-back, Covid-secure ceremony.
Members of the public watched the procession from Windsor Castle in socially distanced bubbles on green lawns.
A national minute's silence will take place at 3pm before the 50-minute service honouring Philip's 70-plus years of duty to the Queen and country begins.
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