17 April 2021

In Pictures: Armed forces bid farewell to Duke of Edinburgh

By The Newsroom
17 April 2021

The military have taken a pivotal role in the funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh, who had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

Members of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army were in the grounds of Windsor Castle, taking part in the procession and carrying out other duties including the playing of The Last Post.

The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery make their way up The Long Walk (PA Wire)
A man salutes the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery (PA Wire)
Members of the military march outside St George’s Chapel (PA Wire)
Members of the military march outside St George’s Chapel (PA Wire)
Members of the Household Cavalry on the march (PA Wire)
A dismounted detachment of The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals (PA Wire)
The Foot Guards Band ahead during the funeral (PA Wire)
Members of the Royal Air Force arrive for the funeral (PA Wire)
A detachment of the 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (PA Wire)
Members of the military arrive for the funeral (PA Wire)
Members of the Royal Marines line the route of the procession (PA Wire)
Members of the Coldstream Guards (PA Wire)

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