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Who will walk behind Prince Philip's coffin this Saturday

Jo Abi
Jo Abi

Details of Prince Philip's funeral procession have been revealed, with senior royals as well as staff members close to the royal walking behind the coffin ahead of a service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

The Duke of Edinburgh died at his home on Windsor Castle at the age of 99, two months before his 100th birthday.

The funeral procession will begin at the State Entrance of Windsor Castle in the Quadrangle before proceeding down Chapel Hill and into Horseshoe Cloister ahead of a service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

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Walking behind Prince Philip's funeral will be Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry and according to HELLO!, joining the royals will be Prince Philip's personal protection officer, his private secretary, two pages and two valets.

Prince Philip In Military Uniform As Admiral Of The Fleet In The Royal Navy For A Service Of Remembrance For The Iraq War.

Prince Philip died on April 9 at home at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. Tim Graham Photo Library via Get

Members of the military will act as Pall Bearers.

His coffin will be carried in a specially modified Land Rover which the late royal help design.

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Due to coronavirus restrictions the funeral procession will be closed to the public but will be broadcast live on the BBC.

A minute's silence will also be held at 3pm (AEST 12am) to commemorate Prince Philip, his life and his legacy.

The Queen and Prince Phillip are seen arriving together in the Royal Carriage on the third day of Royal Ascot 2005.

The funeral procession will begin at the State Entrance of Windsor Castle. Getty

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Only 30 people can attend the service at St George's Chapel due to restrictions, with the royal's children, grandchildren and close family confirmed to be attending.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed he will not be attending the service due to restrictions.

Prince Harry has arrived in the UK in time for Saturday's funeral. Getty

Prince Harry has flown into the UK from his home in the US in time to self-isolate ahead of his grandfather's funeral. He is thought to be staying in Frogmore Cottage, his former home with wife Meghan Markle.

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Meghan was unable to travel to the UK for the funeral as she is in the later stages of her second pregnancy.

Harry reportedly returned a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding a commercial flight to London's Heathrow Airport. He will undergo further testing on day two and day five of self-isolation ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

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