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The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral took place at Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral took place at Windsor Castle.
The funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh had a major military presence, with more than 730 service personnel taking part in the ceremony.
More than 730 members of the military took part in the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral service at Windsor Castle.
General Sir Nick Carter said the Duke of Edinburgh was someone he had "the utmost respect for".
Lord Lewin, who himself was First Sea Lord, suggested the Duke of Edinburgh would have become Navy chief had he continued active service.
The Duke of Edinburgh ended his active naval career in the 1950s, but always kept a strong relationship with the military.
More than 700 servicemen and women from the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy will be present at the service.
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General Sir Patrick Sanders, Commander Strategic Command, says preparations for the Duke's funeral have been "incredibly moving".
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place on Saturday at Windsor Castle.
People across Scotland will fall silent to remember the Royal Navy veteran, as he is laid to rest on Saturday.
More details of the funeral have been announced, including the Duke's modified Land Rover hearse, which he had repainted in military green.
The funeral will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle, reflecting the Duke's personal wishes.
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Hundreds of personnel will be involved, with each participant being carefully chosen for their personal link or affiliation with the Duke.