Sad death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The news flooded in from all directions to announce the sad death of HRH The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle, just weeks prior to his much awaited 100th birthday.  The people of Bristol had fond memories of visits by both The Duke and Her Majesty over the many years. In 1959, HRH met young people participating in the Duke of Edinburgh awards, in 1999 he and The Queen distributed Maundy Money to 146 pensioners, in 2010 he celebrated the success of hydrogen balloonists who won the  Gordon Bennett race and more.  Mass was held in the Clifton Cathedral on Sunday 11 April led by Bishop Declan Lang, followed by an Evensong at Bristol Cathedral on Wednesday 14 April led by Bishop Viv Faull.  Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE attended both services.  She contributed to media coverage by local and national broadcasters and print media.  The ceremonial funeral of The Duke of Edinburgh took place on Saturday 17 April at Windsor Castle.  Due to Covid-restrictions only 30 members of his family were able to attend.