HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh

[WE Branch Fanatic]

Originally Posted by DuncanDoenitz

Put in a contemporary context, this ex-crab would suggest that he was born in Corfu, but he was made in the Royal Navy.

Nice.

On which note: Sailors and Royal Marines train for HRN The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral

Sailors and Royal Marines have joined counterparts from the other services in rehearsals for the funeral of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

They mustered on Saturday at HMS Collingwood in Fareham and have now moved to the Army Training Centre Pirbright to finalise preparations for Saturday’s funeral.

The funeral will take place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, preceded by a ceremonial procession inside the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The Duke’s coffin will be covered with his personal standard and will bear his naval cap and sword. Positioned in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle will be representative detachments from His Royal Highness’s special military relationships.

The sailors and Royal Marines have been drawn from selected establishments and units to maintain Covid-secure bubbles. They are Charlie Company of Taunton-based 40 Commando, HMNB Portsmouth, RNAS Yeovilton and Devonport-based HMS Magpie – a ship with a special connection to the Duke.

The previous HMS Magpie, a frigate, was the only vessel the Duke of Edinburgh commanded. He completed his naval career in 1953, later holding the titles of Honorary Admiral of the Fleet and Captain General of the Royal Marines.