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Who are the the coffin bearers at the Queen's funeral?

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The coffin bearers at the Queen’s funeral are from a unit of which the late monarch was Company Commander. Soldiers from the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, have been chosen to lift the coffin during the service at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle.

Although a senior officer took day-to-day control, the former sovereign’s connection with her men was strong, and they will pay tribute to her during the service.

The Queen’s Company will retain its name up until the monarch is laid to rest, and will later change to reflect the new King. Read more: Queen's funeral LIVE as nation comes to a standstill for state funeral of Elizabeth II Former British Army soldier Major Adrian Weale told the PA news agency: “They became the Queen’s Company immediately after the death of George VI and the Queen has been commander ever since. “It’s their role to protect her body, both in life and in death, remaining the Queen’s Company until King Charles decides otherwise. “Their duties will then be transitioned to the next monarch.” The coffin will be moved from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey for the service at 11am.

A public procession will begin at 12.15pm as the Queen’s coffin makes the 1.5-mile journey from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch in London.

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