Prince Philip’s funeral: Guardsmen and cavalry rehearse ahead of Saturday

Guardsmen and cavalry go through their paces as they rehearse for Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday

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Guardsmen and cavalry on Thursday went through their paces as they rehearsed for Prince Philip‘s funeral on Saturday.

Soldiers on horseback trotted down the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle while mask-wearing Marines stood grasping their weapons at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire, ahead of the big day.

The Ministry of Defence shared pictures of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Navy crew from HMS Heron and commandos practising their roles.

Meanwhile other military personnel rehearsed for the event at Army Training Centre Pirbright, near London, as the sun came out.

One of the four Royal Marine buglers who will play ‘The Last Post’ at the service said it was an ‘honor and privilege’ to perform the role.

Sgt Bugler Jamie Ritchie said: ‘It’s incredibly important. We feel nervous. We feel the pressure, but we’re channeling that and we’re using that and we’re going to deliver an outstanding performance.’

Polcie stood by as guardsmen and cavalry on Thursday went through their paces as they rehearsed for Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday

Soldiers on horseback trotted down the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle while mask-wearing Marines stood grasping their weapons at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire, ahead of the big day

Soldiers on horseback trotted down the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle while mask-wearing Marines stood grasping their weapons at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, Hampshire, ahead of the big day

The Ministry of Defence shared pictures of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Navy crew from HMS Heron and other commandos practising their roles

The Ministry of Defence shared pictures of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, Navy crew from HMS Heron and other commandos practising their roles

Troops leave Windsor Castle today after a rehearsal for the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral which takes place on Saturday

Troops leave Windsor Castle today after a rehearsal for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral which takes place on Saturday

Sailors during rehearsals for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in a photo released today

Sailors during rehearsals for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in a photo released today

Rehearsals have been taking place at Windsor Castle today ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral this Saturday

Rehearsals have been taking place at Windsor Castle today ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral this Saturday

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery move up the Long Walk at Windsor Castle today during a rehearsal for the funeral

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery move up the Long Walk at Windsor Castle today during a rehearsal for the funeral

A Ministry of Defence photograph released today of Marines during rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham

A Ministry of Defence photograph released today of Marines during rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham

Royal Marines take part in rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in an MoD picture released today

Royal Marines take part in rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in an MoD picture released today

An MoD photograph released today of sailors during rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham

An MoD photograph released today of sailors during rehearsals for the funeral at HMS Collingwood in Fareham

Royal Marines take part in rehearsals for the funeral of Philip at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in an image released today

Royal Marines take part in rehearsals for the funeral of Philip at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, in an image released today

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery on the Long Walk today after taking part in a rehearsal for the Duke's funeral

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery on the Long Walk today after taking part in a rehearsal for the Duke’s funeral

Dozens of riders carrying three guns rode along the Long Walk

Dozens of riders carrying three guns rode along the Long Walk up to Cambridge Gate in Windsor today

Crowds gather to watch as members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery ride to Windsor Castle today

Crowds gather to watch as members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery ride to Windsor Castle today

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery move up the Long Walk in Windsor today during a rehearsal for the funeral

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery move up the Long Walk in Windsor today during a rehearsal for the funeral

Scores of people, some sitting with picnic lunches, watched as the riders passed by in Windsor this afternoon

Scores of people, some sitting with picnic lunches, watched as the riders passed by in Windsor this afternoon

The role of King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery includes firing royal salutes at other grand occasions of state

The role of King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery includes firing royal salutes at other grand occasions of state

The Land Rover Defender hearse that will carry Philip's coffin is seen for the first time as it is driven into Windsor Castle today

The Land Rover Defender hearse that will carry Philip’s coffin is seen for the first time as it is driven into Windsor Castle today

Police officers on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle today as Thames Valley Police prepares for the funeral on Saturday

Police officers on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle today as Thames Valley Police prepares for the funeral on Saturday

Wardens stand outside Windsor Castle today following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99 last Friday

Wardens stand outside Windsor Castle today following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99 last Friday

A British Army Land Rover ambulance is driven away from Windsor Castle today as funeral preparations continue

A British Army Land Rover ambulance is driven away from Windsor Castle today as funeral preparations continue

A service has been held in the city of Exeter at the Exeter Cathedral to commemorate and remember the death of the Duke of Edinburgh

A service has been held in the city of Exeter at the Exeter Cathedral to commemorate and remember the death of the Duke of Edinburgh

A service has been held in the city of Exeter at the Exeter Cathedral following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh last Friday

A service has been held in the city of Exeter at the Exeter Cathedral following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh last Friday

People in attendance in Exeter were: Devon Lord Lieutenant Devon and Cornwall police chief constable Sean Sawyer, Mid devon Conservative MP Neil parish Devon police complaints commissioner Alison Hernandez Commandant of the commando training centre Lympstone Colonel Simon Chapman. Captain Roger Readwin, Captain of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth. Bishop of Exeter Robert Atwell. Major Kris Tarry of the six rifles regiment Exeter. North Devon Conservative MP Seline Saxby

People in attendance in Exeter were: Devon Lord Lieutenant Devon and Cornwall police chief constable Sean Sawyer, Mid devon Conservative MP Neil parish Devon police complaints commissioner Alison Hernandez Commandant of the commando training centre Lympstone Colonel Simon Chapman. Captain Roger Readwin, Captain of Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth. Bishop of Exeter Robert Atwell. Major Kris Tarry of the six rifles regiment Exeter. North Devon Conservative MP Seline Saxby