Philip helped design modified Land Rover which will carry his coffin – TodayHeadline
The Duke of Edinburghâs 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 Philip â the nationâs longest consort â 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 â in a project that the duke helped with many years ago. Philip takes the wheel of a Land Rover to drive the Queen around her inspection of the jumps in the European Horse Trials (PA) The vehicle is believed to be a...