📸 In Pictures: The Armed Forces honour HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at his funeral

Today, the funeral for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh took place in Windsor, with the world being able to watch live on TV and radio to take part in mourning

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor on 09 April aged 99. Over the past week, the UK Armed Forces have paid their respects across the world to mark his passing.

HRH had a close relationship with the Armed Forces throughout his life, serving in the Royal Navy until 1952 before becoming consort to Her Majesty The Queen.

More than 700 members of the UK Armed Forces, from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air Force will provide ceremonial support at the funeral.

This includes units with a special relationship with The Duke of Edinburgh, who will assemble in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle.

• The Royal Navy will provide a Piping Party to play music as the coffin enters St George’s Chapel.
• The Army will provide a Guard of Honour outside the chapel and fire processional minute guns.
• The Royal Air Force will line the route of the procession as the coffin moves to the chapel.

Take a look at some pictures from the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh👇

Image of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s coffin, borne on the Land Rover he helped to design. Seen here flanked by Pall Bearers drawn from regiments, corps, air stations and units with a special relationship to The Duke.

Image of members of the Armed Forces taking part in ceremonial activity for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor Castle today 17/04/2021.

Image of members of the Armed Forces taking part in ceremonial activity for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor Castle today 17/04/2021.

Image of members of the Armed Forces taking part in ceremonial activity for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor Castle today 17/04/2021.

Image of members of the Armed Forces taking part in ceremonial activity for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor Castle today 17/04/2021.

Image of a Royal Marines Bearer Party, seen here with the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin on the Steps of St George’s Chapel, in Windsor castle.

Image of members of the Armed Forces taking part in ceremonial activity for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral at Windsor Castle today 17/04/2021.

Find out where the UK Armed Forces are deployed here👇