Prince Philip's funeral may have been watched by millions around the world, but the ceremony inside St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle was undoubtedly an intimate and poignant one.
Taking place on Saturday (April 17), only 30 guests were permitted to attend as a result of Covid restrictions - with family members such as the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Princess Anne all present to bid a final farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh.
During the procession, Prince Philip's casket arrived at the chapel atop a custom Land Rover, and was adorned with his naval cap, sword, a flag that represented his Greek and Danish heritage.
A note was also visible, tucked in a wreath of white lilies, small white roses, and white freesia.
Per the Metro, visible to the cameras were the words "In Loving Memory", accompanied by the official royal stamp.
However, People has now reported that the touching note was handwritten by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II herself.
The publication claims that the reigning monarch signed the note with her childhood nickname "Lilibet".
Per The Sun, the Queen was given the moniker by her father, King George VI, due to the fact she struggled to pronounce her own name when she was a child.
Speaking of the Queen and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, King George VI reportedly used to say: "Lilibet is my pride; Margaret is my joy." Margaret passed away in 2002.
People states that Prince Philip was believed to be the last person who called the Queen by the touching endearment.
Buckingham Palace has declined to share or confirm the contents of the note, with the Metro stating that officials wish to keep it "private".
Following the 50-minute service, the Duke of Edinburgh's casket was lowered into the Royal Vault beneath St George's Chapel.
Prince Philip is now the 25th member of royalty laid to rest in the 200-year-old crypt.
The Duke's body will remain there until the death of his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, upon which time, the body will be moved to join the Queen's, along with her father in the King George VI Memorial Chapel.
Other notable royals interred there include George III, George IV, George V of Hanover, and William IV.
