Updated: April 15, 2021, 6:32 pm
The Royal Victorian Order Collar and Badge with the Royal Victorian Order Breast Star and Badge (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
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The Duke of Edinburgh personally selected the regalia that will be on the altar for his funeral.
Philip’s chosen insignia, the medals and decorations conferred on him by the UK and Commonwealth countries – together with his Royal Air Force wings and Field Marshal’s baton, will be pre-positioned on nine cushions on the altar in St George’s Chapel.
Queen orders Harry and William to walk apart behind Prince Philip s coffin: Feuding brothers will not stand together at Her Majesty s request as full funeral details are revealed
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
Prince Philip chose which of his regalia will be displayed on funeral altar including his RAF wings, Field Marshal s baton and the Order of the Elephant
Duke personally selected the regalia that will be on the altar for his funeral at St George s Chapel, Windsor
The Buglers of the Royal Marines will sound Action Stations in the ceremony and the Last Post will be played
Action Stations is a series of short, sharp notes that acts a call to actions to sailors aboard naval warships
Details shows the incredible planning the Duke put into the poignant day, prior to his death aged 99 on Friday
Full details revealed of the funeral Prince Philip planned himself: The 30 mourners are named, first picture of custom-built Land Rover hearse, who will accompany the Queen and why William and Harry will NOT walk side by side
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
Prince Philip s funeral: Medals and regalia that will be on the altar
Philip’s chosen insignia, the medals and decorations conferred on him, will be pre-positioned on nine cushions on the altar in St George’s Chapel
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