BUSES will pull over to observe a national silence following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The silence is due to take place at 3pm on Saturday April 17.

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

"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."