16 Apr 2021
The Royal Family has revealed the vehicle the Duke of Edinburgh designed to take him on his final journey: a customised Land Rover hearse in military green.
Ever considered the practical Prince, the Duke of Edinburgh chose a modified Land Rover, an iconic British brand, painted per the Consort’s request in dark bronze green, the colour often used for military Land Rovers, which was revealed this week at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.
Prince Philip oversaw the modifications of the Land Rover Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle, which was made in 2003 at Land Rover’s Solihull factory, when the Duke turned 82. He had insisted on designing it himself, with