Prince Philip helped design modified Land Rover which will carry his coffin The purpose-built Land Rover was specially modified to carry a coffin The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Prince Philip's coffin will be transported in a ceremonial procession to his funeral on a Land Rover he helped to design. It is a fitting tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh – the nation’s longest consort – who was known for his practical skills and his enduring interest in design and engineering. The purpose-built Land Rover was specially modified to carry a coffin – in a project that the duke helped with many years ago.