Prince Philip’s funeral: timeline of events at Windsor Castle
April 17, 2021, 10:22 am

Prince Philip’s funeral: timeline of events at Windsor Castle

The ceremony will take place within the grounds of Windsor Castle

The ceremony will reflect the duke’s military affiliations and personal elements of his life Prince Philip’s funeral

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon within the grounds of Windsor Castle, to avoid crowds gathering during the coronavirus pandemic, but will be televised to the nation.

The congregation will wear masks and members of the royal family will be wearing morning coats with medals or day dress.

Here is a timeline of events:

11am – The coffin, which will be covered with Philip’s personal standard along with his sword, naval cap and a wreath of flowers, will be moved from the private chapel to the Inner Hall of Windsor Castle.

2.20pm and 2.27pm – Members of the royal family and Philip’s relatives who are not taking part in the procession will leave Windsor Castle by car to make the journey to the chapel.

2.27pm – The Land Rover upon which the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be placed will enter the quadrangle where bands will begin to play music.

The Land Rover was the duke’s project, spanning 16 years, which he requested be painted in military green.

2.38pm – The coffin will be lifted by members of the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. 2.40pm – Members of Philip’s household will take up their positions in the procession and the bands stop playing music.

2.41pm – The coffin will emerge from the State Entrance to be met by members of the royal family walking in the procession.

A royal salute will be made and the bearer party will place the coffin on to the Land Rover.

2.44pm – The Queen will leave from the Sovereign’s Entrance in the state Bentley as the national anthem plays.

The Bentley will pause as it reaches the rear of the procession so the front section of the procession can turn to face the direction of travel.

2.45pm – The procession, which is planned to take eight minutes, will set off.

The firing of minute guns by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from the east lawn and the sound of the Curfew Tower bell will form the backdrop.

Members of the royal family including Prince Charles, Princess Anne and princes William and Harry will follow on foot immediately behind the coffin, and be joined by staff from Philip’s household.

William and Harry will not walk side by side for the procession; instead, they will be by their cousin, Peter Phillips.

A royal salute will be given by the Windsor Castle Guard as the coffin passes the parade ground.

2.53pm – The Land Rover will arrive at the foot of the chapel.

A guard of honour and band from the Rifles will play the national anthem as the coffin enters Horseshoe Cloister.

3pm – The national minute’s silence, signalled by a gun fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

3.01pm – The service will begin as the coffin enters the chapel and members of the royal family take their seats.

The dean of Windsor and the archbishop of Canterbury will receive the coffin inside the chapel. Most of the procession will not enter except for members of the royal family and the duke’s private secretary, Archie Miller Bakewell.

After the service, the Queen and members of the royal family and Philip’s relatives will leave the chapel via the Galilee Porch. Prince Philip’s funeral

source: Rhi Storer

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.