Royal Navy funeral preparations

IN PICTURES: ROYAL NAVY FUNERAL PREPARATIONS AT HMS COLLINGWOOD

Royal Navy and Royal Marines have gone through the final preparations for their role in the Queen’s funeral – a duty they have performed since the funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901.

Some of the 98-strong Sovereign’s Guard hauling the gun carriage

The 98-strong Sovereign’s Guard haul the carriage carrying Her Majesty’s coffin followed by a 40-string of sailors acting as brakesmen during rehearsals at HMS Collingwood.

 

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Sailors accompany the Gun Carriage carrying a replica coffin during a wet dress rehearsal at HMS Collingwood.

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Some of the 40-strong team of brakesmen march behind the replica coffin and State Ceremonial Gun Carriage.

Captain Catherine Jordan and Commander Steve Elliott marching

Captain Catherine Jordan and Commander Steve Elliott march side-by-side ahead of the Sovereign’s Guard.

Massed Pipes Band from across the Army

Massed Pipes Band from across the Army lead the procession during final rehearsal at HMS Collingwood.

Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade march

Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade march across the Collingwood parade ground during rehearsals.

Captain Catherine Jordan, Officer Commanding

Captain Catherine Jordan, Officer Commanding the Gun Carriage, addresses the sailors assigned the key role.

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