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David Linley, the Earl of Snowdon; and son-in-law
Sir Timothy Laurence. The family walked slowly and silently behind the custom Land Rover that bore the coffin, which was adorned with a flag with his personal standard, his naval sword, hat, and a wreath of flowers.Â
Though there was a strong military presence in the procession, reflecting the Dukeâs connection to the armed forces, the members of the royal family did not appear in uniform. Several family members did wear their military medals, including Harry, who wore his KCVO Neck Order and Star, Afghanistan Campaign medal, Gold Jubilee medal, and Diamond Jubilee medal.
The son of a hero of the Falklands War is among the group of senior officers who will carry Prince Philip on his final journey today.
Deputy Colonel Commandant of The Rifles, Major General Rupert Jones, is the son of Herbert H Jones, who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross by the Queen for his heroism in the face of battle with the Argentinians in 1982.
Major General Jones will also be joined as a pallbearer by Lt Alec Heywood, a Grenadier Guard whose grandfather served at both the funeral of George VI and the Queen s coronation. He will be in command of the bearer party carrying Prince Philip s coffin.