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UK PM Boris Johnson to miss Philip’s funeral due to Covid limits
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UK PM Boris Johnson to miss Philip’s funeral due to Covid limits

A remembrance service for the Duke of Edinburgh is to be held in Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday morning as the UK observes a period of official mourning. It will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who is also expected to lead Prince Philip's funeral next Saturday. Some sporting events have been rescheduled during eight days of national mourning. The Prince of Wales has said his "dear papa" will be missed "enormously". The period of national mourning will end after 17 April, when Prince Philip's funeral will take place at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. A national minute's silence will be held to coincide with the start of the funeral at 15:00 BST. New government guidance says it is up to individual businesses whether or not they close du...