The ceremony was also attended by around 30 foreign royals, many of whom were on the pre-pandemic guest list to Prince Philip’s funeral. They included Denmark’s Queen Margrethe, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, the King and Queen of the Netherlands and Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands, the King and Queen of Sweden, and the King and Queen of the Belgians. 

Beyond the long list of royals and dignitaries, the memorial service was attended by the Duke’s wider family and friends, along with 500 representatives from his patronages and charities. They included Sir David Attenborough, the actress Dame Floella Benjamin, and members of the military who were involved in his funeral.

Two representatives each from more than 210 charities of which Prince Philip was patron or president were invited to the service. The Duke was connected to 785 organisations during his decades of Royal duty.