We still don’t know precisely what it will look like, but of one thing we can be quite certain: He will have hugely enjoyed making it.
Having spent most of his life breaking the royal mould, the Duke of Edinburgh will do so again one last time this Saturday when he goes to meet his Maker on the back of a Land Rover.
What’s more, this will be a Land Rover specially converted for funereal use, according to the duke’s very own instructions.
It will be a glorious parting gesture from a man who spent so much of his life encouraging innovation and good design.
A DORSET actor says he has received the best possible present after appearing in a major Netflix period drama which debuted on Christmas Day. Chris Manning, 42, from Lytchett Matravers, auditioned for a supporting role in Bridgerton, an 1820s high society series, after appearing in the feature film 1917. After a full day’s auditioning in Bath, Mr Manning spent seven months of 2019 on the set of the multi-million pound production. Mr Manning said: “I finished up working on the set of 1917 and when that came to an end, I got an email through from the casting agents saying would I be interested in appearing in a high society period drama.
Jonathan Bailey stars in the series, playing Anthony Bridgerton, alongside Ben Miller who plays Lord Featherington. “I was overwhelmed initially,” Mr Manning added. “I didn’t realise how big a production it would be. I think they spent £250million on it. “Right from the off it was clear it would be something very special. “There were wonderful moments right through 2019 where, luck would have it, I was right in the thick of the action.” Mr Manning said he was particularly looking forward to the scene where he and Jonathan Bailey are discussing a potential relationship for the latter’s character.