Kate Middleton must follow parenting rules at Prince Philip's funeral
PRINCE PHILIP died on Friday last week, April 9, at the age of 99. His funeral, which will be held today at 3pm, will be attended by many members of the Royal Family. Kate Middleton will need to follow these rules with her children.
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Prince Philip passed away at the age of 99 just over a week ago on Friday, April 9. His funeral will be attended by royals including Kate Middleton. This is what the royals will do with their children.
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years.
When a member of the British Royal Family dies, there are protocols that are followed for the funeral.
Prince Philip will not have a full state funeral, as per his wishes.
The royal has previously insisted that he would rather a more intimate funeral.
This will be held at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
No matter the size of the funeral, Britons across the country will join the Royal Family in mourning his passing.
His funeral will be attended by the Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family.
Kate is one of the granddaughters-in-law of Prince Philip.
She is sure to support other members of the Royal Family by attending the funeral.
Kate and Prince William have three children together, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Meghan Markle is the mother of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, one, but as she is currently pregnant, she has been advised not to fly to the UK so will miss the funeral along with her young son.
Young children have not traditionally attended royal funerals in the past.
However, an exception could be made for the royal children for Prince Philip.
Many parents will give children the choice if they are old enough to understand the decision.
It is likely their decision would be respected by the family.
As Prince Louis is the youngest, he may miss the ceremony.
If any of the royal children do attend, it is likely they will follow the same rules as the rest of the royals.
All members of the Royal Family have been required to dress in black since Prince Philip's passing was announced, as per tradition.
The royal children will also be required to dress in black when attending the funeral.