It was as if the weather gods knew they had to pull out all the stops. After weeks of dismal days, spring burst forth with a flourish, sending blue skies soaring above the turrets of Windsor Castle and bathing everything in a glorious golden glow. And as the procession reached St George’s Chapel, even the hills of daffodils seemed to bow their heads as the world bid a final farewell to the man dubbed the “grandfather of the nation”. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh died in his own bed at Windsor Castle on 9 April, just the way he wanted to – and those in the know say his send-off would’ve pleased him too.

Source: News 24 April 23, 2021 08:48 UTC