The mother of a Grenadier Guard has shared her pride after her son was chosen to be one of the pallbearers that carried Prince Philip s coffin at his funeral on Saturday.
Dan Coghlan was one of the soldiers tasked with transporting the Duke of Edinburgh s coffin to a custom-built Land Rover that then carried the Duke to St George s Chapel in Windsor ahead of his funeral service and burial.
Members of the Royal Marines then carried the coffin up to the West Steps of the chapel.
The Guardsman s mother, Dawn Monk, took to Facebook to share a photo of her son carrying the coffin and shared her pride.
Revealed: Coin toss decided which of four soldiers would be the driver and passenger in Prince Philip s custom-built Land Rover hearse at his funeral
The duke has been at the heart of an 18-year project to modify the Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle
Corporal Louis Murray drove the custom-built hearse, accompanied by Cpl Craig French, both aged 29
Soldiers ensured vehicle stuck to its precise route and timings after several days of intense rehearsals
Pair were selected on a coin-toss from a group of four who had been specifically trained for the role