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Isle Of Wight Bus Drivers To Hold Minute's Silence For Prince Philip's Funeral

Southern Vectis bus

Southern Vectis drivers and staff will join in with a minute's silence today (Saturday) to mark the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip's funeral takes place today in London.

Bus drivers on the Isle of Wight will pull over at 3pm for a minute’s silence as mark of respect.

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, at 3pm to coincide with the ceremonial funeral, which will take place 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.”

For more information about Southern Vectis please visit islandbuses.info

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