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Queen is bearing up well as she oversees final preparations for Prince Philip s funeral after ordering ‘mediator’ Peter Phillips to walk between feuding Harry and William
Harry and William will be separated by cousin Peter Phillips as they walk in a line behind grandfather s coffin
When the coffin is taken into chapel, William will move ahead of his brother as the royal family arrives in pairs
Palace officials say royal men will wear morning coats with their medals and the women will wear day dresses
The Queen - like all 30 guests invited to the service - will wear a face mask and will sit by herself in the quire
The two royals are photographed as they are rarely seen, enjoying the stunning scenery of Scottish Highlands
Philip and the Queen relax on grass at Coyles of Muick, a beauty spot near the town of Ballater, Aberdeenshire
The Duke lies back on a rug, propping himself up on his elbow and has jauntily placed his hat on his right knee
Beaming at the Sophie, Countess of Wessex - who took the photograph in 2003 - the Queen also sits on a rug
The funeral service will then be conducted by the dean of Windsor.
After the coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault, Philip s Styles and Titles will be proclaimed from the sanctuary.
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QUEEN TOUCHED BY PUBLIC SUPPORT
The Queen said she has been touched by the support of the public since her husband Prince Philip s death.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on behalf of the Queen: Her Majesty and the Royal Family are grateful for all the messages of condolence from around the world and have been touched to see and hear so many people sharing fond memories of the Duke in celebration of his life.
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Guardsmen and cavalry on Thursday went through their paces as they rehearsed for Prince Philip s funeral on Saturday.
Soldiers on horseback trotted down the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle while mask-wearing Marines stood grasping their weapons at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire, ahead of the big day.
The Ministry of Defence shared pictures of The King s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Navy crew from HMS Heron and commandos practising their roles.
Meanwhile other military personnel rehearsed for the event at Army Training Centre Pirbright, near London, as the sun came out.
One of the four Royal Marine buglers who will play The Last Post at the service said it was an honor and privilege to perform the role.