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Philip’s will sealed for 90 years

A judge ruled Thursday that the will of the late Prince Philip should remain secret to protect the “dignity” of his widow, the Queen. Philip died in April at the age of 99 after more than seven decades of marriage to the Queen. Wills are usually public documents in Britain, but for almost a century it has been customary for the wills of senior royals to be sealed on the order of the High Court. Judge Andrew McFarlane said Philip’s will should be sealed for 90 years. After that, it can be opened in private and consideration given to whether it should be published. McFarlane said that as president of the High Court’s family division, he is custodian of a safe which holds 30 envelopes, each containing the sealed will of a deceased royal, including the late Queen Mother Elizabeth.

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