In full: Windsor hosts Prince Philip's funeral as gun salutes fired and minute's silence held
News & PoliticsThe Telegraph•1.4M Views
Why This Video Went Viral
This video achieved high visibility primarily due to strong early engagement signals.
Content in the "News & Politics" category typically performs well when it triggers
immediate viewer interaction within the first 24–48 hours.
Audience & Engagement Insights
Based on historical trends, videos like this resonate strongly with viewers interested in
news & politics content, particularly audiences who engage through likes
and repeat watches rather than comments alone.
With 8.5K likes relative to 1.4M views,
this video demonstrates above-average engagement efficiency for its category.
Editorial Analysis
The Duke of Edinburgh's life and legacy were remembered during a funeral service reflecting his naval career, passion for engineering and dedication to the Queen.During the poignant event attended by the Queen and his children and grandchildren, the duke was described as enriching the lives of all those he knew with his kindness, humour and humanity.In bright brilliant sunshine the funeral procession made its way through the precincts of the castle.Prince Philip's children - Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, Duke of York and Earl of Wessex - walked behind his coffin carried by a Land Rover Defender hearse the Queen's consort helped design.They were joined by the duke's grandsons the Duke of Sussex, Duke of Cambridge and Peter Phillips and Vice Admiral Tim Lawrence, the Princess Royal's husband, and the Queen's nephew the Earl of Snowdon.The royals walked in step as a military band played and all stared straight ahead into the sun as they made their way to duke's final resting place.Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLHTo read more about the funeral, click here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/04/17/prince-philip-funeral-live-news-queen-royal-family-latest-updates/#princephilipfuneral #funeral #royalsGet the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.
