'Your heart just broke for her': A 'frail' Queen sits alone at Prince Philip's funeralSky News host Rita Panahi says the funeral service for Prince Philip was in many ways beautifully done, but it was also "kind of depressing" that he "couldn't get the send-off that he deserved" because of the restrictions. Prince Philip has been laid to rest after a solemn service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Coronavirus pandemic restrictions ensured the royal ceremonial funeral was subdued, with just 30 close family and friends being allowed inside the chapel. Those present were wearing masks and abiding by social distancing rules. "Really what was so stark for me was the image of the Queen all by herself," Ms Panahi said. "She looked so frail, she looked more frail than I've ever seen her". "Your heart just broke for her".
RitaPanahi Prince Phillip was a low key, low fuss man. He would have loved it.
RitaPanahi The present day custom of wearing black is no longer consciously connected with the ancient habit of deceiving the ghost by altering one's normal apperance