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Prince Philip's funeral will take place next Saturday and will be televised to mark the duke's "vast contribution and lasting legacy". Members of the public will not be allowed to attend as the proceedings have been scaled down due to the pandemic, but a national minute's silence will be held at 3pm before the funeral begins at St George's Chapel. The proceedings will be kept within the confines of Windsor Castle and the Duke of Edinburgh's body will be carried to the West Steps in a Land Rover, which was specially designed by Philip himself. Prince Harry will be travelling from his home in the United States to attend, although his pregnant wife Meghan has been advised not to travel. Prince Philip dies - Live reaction from UK and around the world More from Duke Of Edinburgh Prince Philip dies: Why Prince Harry will travel for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral - and who else might be there Prince Philip dies: Tearful Countess of Wessex says 'the Queen … [Read more...] about Prince Philip: Funeral to take place on Saturday and will be televised – with national silence at 3pm

Prince Harry is expected to attend his grandad Prince Philip's funeral - and government guidance suggests it is within lockdown rules for him to fly in from the US. Some had questioned whether an exception would be made for the Duke of Sussex to attend the proceedings, but there is a loophole allowing international guests to keep within England's current restrictions. According to guidance on the government website , those arriving from another country will have to self-isolate for 10 days. This means they will have to stay at home for the duration. Prince Philip dies - Live reaction from UK and around the world More from Duke Of Edinburgh Prince Philip dies: Tearful Countess of Wessex says 'the Queen has been amazing' as she leaves Windsor Castle Prince Philip: Gun salutes in major UK cities and on navy ships pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip: Royal Family shares Queen's moving golden wedding anniversary tribute to Duke of … [Read more...] about Prince Philip dies: Why Prince Harry will travel for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral – and who else might be there

A LOST Ancient Egyptian city has been uncovered after 3,000 years and experts have hailed it the most "important discovery since the tomb of Tutankhamun". The 'Golden City of Luxor' has just become the “the largest” ancient city ever found in Egypt. Famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced that the city had been discovered near Luxor, home of the Valley of the Kings. An official statement said: "The Egyptian mission under Dr. Zahi Hawass found the city that was lost under the sands. "The city is 3,000 years old, dates to the reign of Amenhotep III, and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay." Betsy Bryan, Professor of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at Johns Hopkins University, said the city discovery was the “second most important archeological discovery since the tomb of Tutankhamun” As well as the the city streets and evidence of buildings, lots of artefacts and even skeletal remains have been discovered. The team found precious jewellery, scarab beetle … [Read more...] about Lost ‘Golden City of Luxor’ found after 3,000 years is hailed ‘most important discovery since tomb of Tutankhamun’

Prince Philip underwent a "successful procedure" for a pre-existing heart condition, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Thursday. The exact type of procedure, which took place Wednesday, has not yet been made public. The prince, who uses the title Duke of Edinburgh, was admitted to Edward VII's Hospital in London on February 16 for an unspecified, non-COVID infection. On Monday, Philip was transferred to specialized cardiac care hospital St. Bartholomew's for observation. "His royal highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days," a statement from Buckingham Palace read. Philip's current 16-night stay at the hospital is now his longest ever. Ongoing health issues Philip retired from his royal duties in 2017 and now rarely appears in public. He has suffered from heart problems in the past. In 2011, he was treated for a blocked coronary artery. He also received a hip replacement in 2018. Philip married the then-Princess … [Read more...] about Prince Philip heart operation ‘successful:’ Buckingham Palace

Thwaites glacier in Western Antarctica is warming and melting faster than previously thought. Data obtained from a cold-resistant underwater robot reveals Thwaites, dubbed the 'doomsday glacier', is buffeted by more warm water than was believed. Thwaites in Western Antarctica is the size of Britain and melting at an alarming rate. If it was to collapse, it would lead to an increase in sea levels of around two feet (65cm) and already accounts for four per cent of the world's sea level rise each year. Scroll down for video Thwaites glacier in Western Antarctica (pictured) is warming and melting faster than previously thought Observations were collected by the uncrewed submarine Ran that made its way under the glacier, which forms part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Data was collected on the strength, temperature, salinity and oxygen content of the water beneath the glacier. Lead author Professor Anna Wahlin, of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, said: … [Read more...] about Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is melting FASTER than expected and could raise global sea levels by up to two feet, study warns