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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 ....
All the music from Prince Philip s funeral, including two pieces written at his request Many of the hymns and songs played during the procession and service were chosen by Prince Philip himself 18 April 2021 • 7:23pm The coffin of the Duke of Edinburgh is carried into his funeral service at St George s Chapel at Windsor Castle Credit: Danny Lawson With the congregation barred from singing during Prince Philip’s funeral due to coronavirus restrictions, a four-strong, socially distanced choir performed the music inside St George’s Chapel. The quartet of singers – Tom Liliburn, Nick Madden and Simon Whiteley (who are lay clerks of St George s Chapel choir) and Miriam Allan (a soprano) – all live in nearby Horseshoe Cloister, forming part of what was an intimate and community-focused affair. ....
Timeline of events on the day of Prince Philip s funeral An hourly account of the funeral plans The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now 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 ....