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STRICT measures are set to be eased on the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals as the UK takes a major step out of lockdown from April 12. Boris Johnson today confirmed that the relaxation of restrictions would go ahead as planned following a dramatic fall in coronavirus hospitalisations and cases. How many people are currently allowed to attend a funeral? The current national lockdown rules on attending funerals mean services are allowed to go ahead with no more than 15 mourners. But from April 12, the rules will be relaxed to allow 30 people to attend funeral services and wakes up to held for up to 15 people. In the third stage of lockdown easing, from May 17, the number of people allowed at wakes will increase to 30 people with the same number still allowed at funeral services. From June 21, Boris Johnson hopes to release all restrictions on social gatherings, meaning an unlimited number of people will be able to attend funerals. What are the current … [Read more...] about How many people can attend a funeral? New Covid lockdown roadmap rules from April 12 explained

Prince Philip's ceremonial royal funeral will be like no other due to coronavirus restrictions and the final wishes of Britain's longest-serving consort. Saturday's service in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, will take place against the backdrop of a pandemic and bring senior royals together for the first time in about a year. It is said the Duke of Edinburgh, who died at Windsor Castle on Friday, just two months before his 100th birthday, didn't want a fuss over his funeral, and he will get his final wish due to England's lockdown rules. Only 30 guests will be allowed at the televised funeral, which will get underway when Philip's coffin arrives on a specially modified Land Rover he helped to design, and they will be required to wear face masks and social distance. Sources claim the duke would be pleased that there will be minimal fuss over his funeral. A senior royal aide told the Sunday Times: “The duke would have been delighted there won’t be able to be as … [Read more...] about All we know about Prince Philip’s funeral from face masks to Land Rover hearse

"The Prime Minister has throughout wanted to act in accordance with what is best for the royal household, and so to allow for as many family members as possible will not be attending the funeral on Saturday [April 17]," the spokesperson said on Saturday, as quoted by The Telegraph. According to the spokesperson, current pandemic regulations only allow 30 people to attend next weekend's funeral. Earlier on Saturday, Buckingham Palace announced that funeral for Prince Philip would take place on April 17 in Windsor. Prince Harry will attend the funeral, according to British media reports, but his pregnant wife, Meghan will opt out, as she has reportedly been advised not to travel. Queen Elizabeth II's husband, and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, died on Friday morning at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral at St George's Chapel will begin Saturday, April 17, with a nationwide minute of silence at 3:00 GMT. A full list of … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson Opts Out of Prince Philip’s Funeral Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Prince Harry has arrived back in the United Kingdom to attend his grandfather's funeral. He has flown back to the royal family's side to farewell Prince Philip , who died peacefully age 99 on Friday. It is a significant reunion, as it is Harry's first trip home since he and wife Meghan Markle left for California after their shock split from royal life. The couple have been in the United States throughout the pandemic, and only last month gave a bombshell tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey that plunged Buckingham Palace into crisis. It was believed Harry would likely isolate for around five days after arriving from the United States, where he lives with Meghan, who is pregnant with a baby girl, and son Archie. Harry is thought to be allowed to avoid England's coronavirus quarantine rules due to his status. But reports speculated he would avail of the allowance for travellers to end the mandatory ten-day quarantine early by taking a test privately. A witness … [Read more...] about Prince Harry lands back in UK for Prince Philip’s funeral a year after leaving for US

close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for April 10 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Meghan Markle will not be attending Prince Philip's funeral alongside her husband, Prince Harry , who plans to attend. On Saturday, one day after the Duke of Edinburgh's death, Buckingham Palace officials announced a private funeral will be held at Windsor Castle on April 17. The palace said Philip took part in planning his funeral and the focus on family was in accordance with his wishes. The 99-year-old duke died at the age of 99 . Prince Harry , who stepped away from royal duties last year and now lives in California, will attend the service along with other members of the royal family. His wife, Meghan Markle , who is pregnant, has been advised by her doctor not to attend. MEGHAN MARKLE SHOULD LEARN THESE LESSONS FROM LATE AMERICAN … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle will not attend Prince Philip’s funeral but Prince Harry plans to palace says