Prince Philip: How the North West remembered the Duke of Edinburgh on the weekend of his funeral

People across the North West have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh on the weekend of his funeral.

It's also been a time to remember Prince Philip's well established ties with the people and places in the North West.

He had visited the North West countless times, both in public service and in private stays.

And across the region, flags continue to fly at half mast.

On the River Mersey, vessels marked the start of a minute's silence for the former naval officer.

In Preston, veterans joined the city's Mayor to pay their tribute.

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The Queen and Prince Philip at the Maundy Service in Manchester in 2007. Credit: The Queen and Prince Philip at the Maundy Service in Manchester in 2007.

Special services have also been held at Cathedrals and churches around the region.

Evensong with prayers was held at Manchester Cathedral on Friday.

And Liverpool Cathedral’s Evensong service on Sunday remembered the Duke.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Liverpool Cathedral in 2004. Credit: Press Association

The service, which people can watch online, was attended by community representatives and political and civic leaders from across Liverpool City Region.

Attendees included the Lord Mayor and Mayors of local boroughs, military and ex-service representatives, organisations including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Royal Mersey Yacht Club, Merseyside Scouts, Boys Brigade and local forces cadets.