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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 Queen held an audience with Lord Parker of Minsmere this week
Her Majesty The Queen has appointed former MI5 director Lord Andrew Parker of Minsmere as one of her most senior aides - where he will oversee the Duke of Edinburgh s funeral.
Before being appointed to the top job, he served as deputy director general at MI5 for six years and previously helped foil an al-Qa ida terrorist plot in 2006 to hide bombs in drinks bottles on airliners.
The Royal Household confirmed earlier this year that he would take on the role of Lord Chamberlain, a non-executive and part-time job overseeing the conduct and general business of the Royal Household.
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
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