Overview
- Army in London said about 800 mourners gathered for the requiem mass, with a tri-service guard, The Life Guards, a riderless horse and a Welsh Guards bearer party.
- The Duke attended in a private capacity and sat in the front row alongside Andrew Parker Bowles, with figures such as Debbie Jevans and Michael Portillo also present.
- Field Marshal Lord Guthrie died on 18 September aged 86 after serving as Chief of the General Staff and later Chief of the Defence Staff.
- His ceremonial service included roles as Colonel Commandant of the SAS, Colonel of The Life Guards and Gold Stick in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II.
- Senior royals were represented by designated officials, including General Sir Roland Walker for the King and Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall for the Queen, as the Duke continues selected duties after turning 90.