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.
