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In pictures: Military's central role in Queen's coffin procession

Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession heading down The Mall
Military personnel played a central role in Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession (Picture: MOD).
Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession in London
Personnel from across all three services played a role in proceedings (Picture: MOD).
Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession
A bearer party from The Queen's Company 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carried the coffin from within Buckingham Palace to the gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery (Picture: MOD).
Memers of the Royal Family, including King Charles, during the Queen's coffin procession
Members of the Royal Family were also in attendance, with working Royals wearing relevant military uniform (Picture: MOD).
Her Majesty The Queen moves from Buckingham Palace thought House Guard parade square during coffin procession
More than 320 personnel from all services took part in the ceremonial event (Picture: MOD).
The Procession crosses Horse Guards Parade. More than 320 members of Armed Forces personnel helped move The Queen’s coffin in procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
The Queen is now lying in state in Westminster Hall (Picture MOD).
Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession heading down The Mall
Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession in London
Military personnel during the Queen's coffin procession
Memers of the Royal Family, including King Charles, during the Queen's coffin procession
Her Majesty The Queen moves from Buckingham Palace thought House Guard parade square during coffin procession
The Procession crosses Horse Guards Parade. More than 320 members of Armed Forces personnel helped move The Queen’s coffin in procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall

The military played a key role in moving the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.

More than 320 Armed Forces members played a pivotal role in the coffin procession of the Queen, who is now lying in state.

Personnel from all three services took part with a bearer party from The Queen's Company 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carrying Her Majesty's coffin.

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