Johnson chooses not to attend Philip’s funeral because of coronavirus guest limits

The funeral will take place in Windsor Castle on April 17

A view of the big screen during the minute's silence in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away yesterday Picture: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Boris Johnson will not attend Prince Philip’s funeral to allow for the attendance of as many family members as possible during coronavirus restrictions, No 10 has said.

The British prime minister was understood to have been expected to attend the ceremony for Prince Philip by the royals but offered to step aside with the number of guests allowed limited to 30.