Seven announces special coverage of Prince Philip's funeral

On Saturday 7News will farewell Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with special live coverage of the ceremonial royal funeral to begin from 5.00pm AEST on Channel 7 and 7plus.

Originally, the funeral was supposed to be attended by more than 800 people, but strict Covid-19 restrictions in the UK mean that only 30 people are currently allowed to attend a funeral. This rule extends to the Royal family as well.

Queen Elizabeth has had final approval over the people who will be in physical attendance.

7News Europe bureau chief Hugh Whitfeld will lead coverage from outside St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, where the Queen and members of the Royal family will attend to pay their final respects. He’ll be joined by BBC broadcaster and royal expert, Angela Rippon CBE, and Sunrise’s royal editor, Rob Jobson.

Following 7News at 6.00, special coverage will recommence from 9.30pm AEST.

Immediately following Weekend Sunrise on Sunday, Prince Philip’s funeral service will be replayed, commercial free, from 10am on 7Two.

7News special coverage of Prince Philip’s funeral from 5.00pm AEST Saturday on Channel 7 and 7plus

Broadcast times on Channel 7 and 7plus: Prince Philip Funeral

Saturday 17 April

Sydney

• 5.00pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral
• 6.00pm 7News at 6.00
• 7.00pm The Latest: Prince Philip
• 7.30pm Movie: The Queen
• 9.30pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral

Melbourne

• 5.00pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral
• 6.00pm 7News at 6.00
• 7.00pm AFL: Brisbane v Essendon
• 10.30pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral

Brisbane

• 5.00pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral
• 6.00pm 7News at 6.00
• 7.00pm AFL: Brisbane v Essendon
• 10.30pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral

Adelaide

• 5.00pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral
• 6.00pm 7News at 6.00
• 7.00pm AFL: Carlton v Port Adelaide
• 9.30pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral

Perth

• 5.30pm Perth Local News
• 6.00pm 7News at 6.00
• 7.00pm 7News Perth: Prince Philip Special
• 8.00pm 7News Special Coverage: Prince Philip Funeral