AFTERMATH - PRINCE PHILIP'S FUNERAL

 

So much has been written about Windsor Castle and Prince Philip's poignant funeral on Saturday last - a very emotional day for Her Majesty and family, and millions of others watching television. I was particularly looking out for my favourite photographer Arthur Edwards among the throng of snappers, but couldn't see him. Arthur is almost a neighbour and a kind chap who has spoken about his own fascinating life and times at some of my writerly functions in past years. 

Later, I learnt that Arthur had been there (for over three hours)  hidden in a fake pillar outside St George's Chapel taking many royal close-ups, in his special style - our Arthur is always the professional! Also, amazingly, was the news that Prince Philip had wanted his friend Arthur to be present at his funeral when the plans were originally proposed. 

Here is my pic of Arthur taken some years ago just before HM Queen Elizabeth visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and he is obviously just as energetic as he was then.