Islanders will fall silent later, to mark the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip died on April 9, at the age of 99 and his funeral will take place today (Saturday), at Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s will be a ceremonial funeral, similar to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's, because a state funeral is generally reserved for monarchs.

The Dean of Windsor will conduct service, with the Archbishop of Canterbury pronouncing the Blessing.

At 2:40pm, Prince Philip's coffin will be taken from the State Entrance of Windsor Castle, into the Quadrangle, followed by the members of the Royal Family and placed onto the Land Rover.

The Queen will travel the short distance to St. George’s Chapel, inside the grounds of the castle, in a Bentley.

Representatives from the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Highlanders, and 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Royal Air Force will line the route.

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, who was on the Isle of Wight this week; Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales; Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar; and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York will be accompanied by Princes William and Harry in a procession behind the coffin.

A national minute's silence will be held at 3pm, as the coffin is carried up the West Steps of the Chapel, pausing for the act of remembrance.

The Duchess of Cornwall, the Countess of Wessex and Forfar, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Philip's granddaughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will be among those to attend the service, which will be compliant with Covid-19 restrictions.

On the Isle of Wight, meanwhile, Southern Vectis says its drivers will be among those observing the national silence, pulling over at 3pm.

Southern Vectis managing director, Andrew Wickham said: "This is our opportunity to pay our respects, along with the rest of the nation, to His Royal Highness.

"Our drivers will pull over, if it is safe to do so, to coincide with the ceremonial funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

"This will also give those on-board a chance to mark the occasion if they wish to do so."

St Mildred's Church, Whippingham, and St James's Church, East Cowes, will be open between 3pm and 4pm today (Saturday) to mark the minute's silence and funeral of the Duke.

Visitors to either church are invited to light a candle in memory of him.

The funeral service will be broadcast on television and and radio.