News release

Provincial Commemorative Service for Prince Philip Scheduled

Lieutenant-Governor

A multi-faith memorial service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 17 at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax.

Due to the current COVID-19 safety measures, the service is not open to the public, however, members of the public can view the service online at:

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Quick Facts:

  • Prince Philip passed away on April 9
  • the Cathedral Church of All Saints has been the traditional site of memorial services for members of the Royal Family and former lieutenant-governors of Nova Scotia
  • Prince Philip was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. They were married for 73 years at the time of his death
  • the funeral service for Prince Philip will be held at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle at 11 a.m. ADT Saturday, April 17