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Apr 2021
Ripon Cathedral leads district's prayers for Prince Philip
Prayers are being said for Prince Philip, The Queen and Royal Family at Ripon Cathedral today.
Britain has entered a week of national mourning following the Duke of Edinburgh's death.
The cathedral will be open until 5pm for both private prayer and Sunday services.
From tomorrow (Monday) and the rest of the week, opening hours are being extended from 10am until 7pm.
Socially-distanced prayer stations are in place for visitors and floral tributes can be left outside.
The cathedral, which Prince Philip visited with The Queen in 1985 for the Royal Maundy Service, provides the city with a focal point for mourning prior to his funeral on Saturday.
The Dean of Ripon, the Very Revd. John Dobson, said:
The Revd Canon Michael Gisbourne, canon precentor, at the cathedral, added this prayer:
An online book of condolences can be accessed via riponcathedral.org.uk
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Private prayer will be said today and in the coming week at churches of all denominations across the Harrogate district.
They, along with public buildings are flying flags at half mast to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's passing.
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