'They deserve a medal': Calls for Guardsmen who carried the Queen's coffin to get MBEs
Social media has been flooded with people saying the young men deserve a medal for their actions on the day.
Social media has been flooded with people saying the young men deserve a medal for their actions on the day.
    At the point of the Queen's death, the military switched to His Majesty's Armed Forces.
    The young soldiers have received glowing praise across social media for their role in the Queen's state funeral.
    One Gurkha told Forces News: "It was my lifelong dream, so for me personally, I'm extremely happy, extremely proud."
    It follows a state funeral for the Queen that was full of emotion and ceremony under the gaze of the world.
    Military personnel played a central role in the Queen's funeral as the nation bid farewell to its monarch of 70 years.
    A close look at the military's vital role in Her Majesty The Queen's funeral and committal service.
    More than 3,000 members of the Armed Forces were involved in ceremonial duties in London alone.
    The King wore the Royal Navy No 1 tailcoat with sword whilst the Prince of Wales wore the RAF No 1 uniform.
    Ms Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of the RAF from Melton Mowbray said it "felt like a real privilege".
    Her Majesty’s state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11:00 BST.
    The Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales were among Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren standing vigil in Westminster Hall.
    The King, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex all wear military uniform to pay respects.
    Commonwealth troops will play a role in the state funeral alongside the British Forces, paying their respects to the Queen.
    A number of recipients will be at the funeral, including a number from across the Commonwealth.
    Britannia Royal Naval College is steeped in Royal history, with links to the Queen, Prince Philip and King Charles III.