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
Timeline of events on the day of Prince Philip s funeral
An hourly account of the funeral plans
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Prince Philip s ceremonial royal funeral will take place today at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday, April 9, two months before his 100th birthday.
The royal funeral will be like no other, with the Queen and her family following guidelines and wearing face masks and socially distancing as they gather to say their final farewell.
The palace has revealed the arrangements for the funeral, which includes a national minute’s silence.
Philip s insignia includes medals and decorations conferred on him by UK and Commonwealth countries
Royal Air Force wings, Field Marshal s baton and insignia from Denmark and Greece are also on cushions
Regalia was sewn in place on the burgundy velvet and gold piped cushions at St James s Palace in London
Insignia, orders, decorations and medals are a way of a country recognising someone s achievements
The Queen carried special mementoes from her life with Prince Philip inside her handbag during the funeral
She was planning to include one of Philip s trademark Savile Row white handkerchiefs, royal insiders say
Her Majesty is also said to have carried a small photograph of the two of them together while in Malta
The monarch sat alone in St George s Chapel having wiped away tears as she accompanied Philip s coffin
Philip borne to church on a Land Rover hearse he designed himself in ceremony with 700 armed personnel
Timeline of Prince Philip s funeral - what will happen today before Duke s funeral service
The Duke of Edinburgh s body will be moved from Windsor Castle to nearby St George s Chapel ahead of his funeral at 3pm
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The Duke of Edinburgh s funeral arrangements will reflect his ties to the military and personal parts of his life.