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Military guns are fired at the Tower of London on the stroke of 3:00 pm local time (2:00 pm GMT) to mark the start of Prince Philip’s funeral service, taking place at Windsor Castle, and the start of a minute's silence observed across the country. Saluting batteries fire two rounds, one at the beginning of the minute's silence and one to mark the end of it. Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, died eight days ago at the age of 99. IMAGES
Customers at the Duke of Edinburgh pub near Windsor observe a three minute silence for Prince Philip during a socially-distanced outdoor televised viewing of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral. The public has been urged to stay away from the ceremony at Windsor Castle due to coronavirus measures. IMAGES
A mounted regiment arrives at Windsor Castle for Prince Philip's funeral. The ceremony, behind the walls of the castle, has been pared back due to coronavirus restrictions. IMAGES
Quiet scenes outside Windsor Castle ahead of Prince Philip's funeral. The ceremony behind the walls of the castle will be broadcast on television to millions, but the public has been urged to stay away because of the pandemic. IMAGES
Royal staff and police officers stand at the entrance of Windsor Castle on the third day of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh - the 94-year-old queen's husband of 73 years -- died peacefully on Friday just two months short of his 100th birthday, triggering eight days of national mourning. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.