THE life of His Royal Highness was commemorated during a special service led by the Bishop of St Asaph.

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99 on the morning of April 9. His funeral will be held on Saturday, April 9, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 30 guests can attend.

The service, which took place and was recorded at St Asaph Cathedral in line with Covid restrictions, features the Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd, Harry Fetherstonhaugh and the High Sheriff of Clwyd, Steve Thomas.

Also present in the (limited) congregation is the mayor of St Asaph, cllr Peter Scott.

The prayers feature voices from across the diocese.

The Bishop of St Asaph, the Rt Revd Gregory Cameron, said: "The Duke of Edinburgh has been a constant presence in our lives through the news and is a person who has won affection and respect for his individual yet dedicated approach to his duties.

"I only ever met him on two occasions, but I had a sense of tremendous energy and enjoyment at engaging with those he met, even in old age. It was that commitment to making those whom he met feel valued which won our respect.

"He was also, let it not be forgotten, a man of faith, and it is in that faith that we commend him now to God.”

The Bishop was assisted in the service by the cathedral’s Dean, the Very Revd Nigel Williams and Revd Canon Sue Huyton.

As well as readings, the service included hymns and music by members of St Asaph Cathedral Choir.

Since the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of the Duke, St Asaph Cathedral has been flying the Union flag at half-mast.

To watch the service, visit dioceseofstasaph.org.uk/hrhprincephilip