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Just 30 members of the family were inside St George’s Chapel for the service.

Philip’s coffin was carried on a custom-built Land Rover Defender hearse designed by the duke and modified over 16 years.

Children gathered on the school’s yacht, Ocean Spirit, which was anchored off the harbour.

The Queen’s trusted friend accompanied the Queen in her Bentley to St George’s Chapel.

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Marines were among those represented.

The monarch and the royal family have gathered for the Duke of Edinburgh’s final farewell.

Ticket-holders to the test event in Liverpool next month will have to show proof of a negative Covid test to gain entry.

The pregnant duchess was told by her doctors not to fly to the UK for the service.

The duke’s 50 minute ceremonial royal funeral is being staged at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The TV gardener said he received a response to a book he wrote about royal gardens.

Servicemen spoke fondly of the duke, praising him as an ‘absolutely amazing servant to this country’.

Some regretted the impact the coronavirus restrictions are having on Philip’s funeral while others praised the royal family for setting an example.

Boris Johnson is due to call for more action at a global leaders’ meeting being chaired by US President Joe Biden.

The wreath is accompanied by a message from the First Minister of Wales on behalf of the Welsh people.

The mourners will gather in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle

Police arrested a 46-year-old man who was attempting to enter through a gate at the rear of the royal residence.

Members of the public in Windsor expressed regrets at the restrictions but praised the royal family for setting an example.

Philip’s insignia, laid out on the altar of St George’ Chapel, provided a reminder of his family links and his many roles in the nation’s life.

The Queen is leading a small group of close family and friends at the service for her husband of 73 years.

A small group of Philip’s close family and friends will attend a televised funeral service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle at 3pm.