Prince Philip ‘decided’ that Prince Harry and William must walk separately in the funeral procession

According to royal expert Robert Jobson’s biography of the Duke of Edinburgh, ‘Prince Philip’s Century: The Extraordinary Life of the Duke of Edinburgh,’ Prince Philip, 99, made a number of preparations for his funeral in the weeks leading up to his death.

Prior to his passing at Windsor Castle, the Duke left the Queen with detailed orders. According to a royal expert, the arrangements could have involved separating Harry and William during the funeral procession.

“They’re afraid that lip readers will read what they say to each other,” host David Koch said on the Australian morning show Sunrise.

“But it’s not going to be a long procession at all so you could just talk about a barbecue with Phil that you had.”

“My only thought on this is it’s Philip’s funeral. No one knows better what he would have wanted than the Queen .

“I’m pretty sure all this stuff gets run by her.”

“I agree, if ever there’s a chance to not say anything it’s at a funeral,” royal commentator Scott said, “but they would have had the body language experts all over them no matter what.”

“Philip had input into every detail of the funeral so it was probably his decision.”

As William and Harry move in a line behind their grandfather’s coffin at Windsor Castle on Saturday, their cousin Peter Phillips will separate them.

When the coffin is carried into St George’s Chapel, the future king will be one step ahead of his brother while the royal family, including the Prince of Wales, walk forward in pairs.

The Queen and her relatives are thankful for all of the condolence messages from across the country, according to a palace spokesperson.

They went on to say how moved they were to have so many people, young and old, share fond memories of the duke.

Buckingham Palace announced details of the duke’s funeral on Thursday, and final arrangements for his farewell are set to continue on Friday.

“This is a funeral, we’re not going to be drawn into those perceptions of drama, or anything like that, this is a funeral,” a Buckingham Palace spokesman said when asked whether the procession’s arrangements represented the royal siblings’ connection.

“The arrangements have been agreed, and they represent Her Majesty’s wishes, so we’re not going to say anything more on that.”

On the eve of her mother’s funeral in 2002, the Queen addressed the nation to express gratitude for the country’s support as well as the affection and respect given to the 101-year-old.

It’s unclear if the Queen will address the country on Friday before the service on Saturday.