The Queen's coffin bearers have a very important part to play in the late monarch's state funeral and were specifically chosen for this historic duty. These soldiers are part of the Queen's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, and are responsible for lifting Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during her funeral service at Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle.
As previously reported by the Liverpool Echo, the unit had deployed on operations in Iraq on the day of Her Majesty's death and was returned from operations for one final act of service for her. A senior officer had day-to-day control over the unit, however, it's understood the Queen had a strong connection with her soldiers, who will pay tribute to her during the historic service.
