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
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
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