Huge crowds lined the route. The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral was always intended to be more private and less ostentatious. He never wanted to lie in state. He intended his coffin to be carried ...

The slow crunch of gravel could be heard underfoot as eight Grenadier Guards stepped cautiously forward in unison, mastering the unenviable task of moving the duke’s coffin on to his Land Rover ...

The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin, covered with his personal standard, is carried ahead of the funeral (Chris Jackson/PA) The coffin was draped in Philip’s 12ft personal standard – with blue ...