Philip's inside joke with Queen that inspired his Land Rover hearse

Prince Philip is believed to have chosen the Land Rover out of his love for them, having been a driver of the four-wheel drive vehicles for decades.

It was worked on by Foley Specialist Vehicles, based in Harlow, Essex, after a 45-minute meeting with the Duke at Sandringham. He had a close relationship with the firm’s bosses and is said to have frequently visited the team after starting the design of the hearse when he was 83.QUALITY TIMEPrince William 'requested Peter Phillips stand between him & Harry' at funeralHEIR AT HOMEKate Middleton looked every inch the graceful royal at Prince Philip's funeralA seniorofficial said: “The Duke of Edinburgh had a hand many years ago in the design of these vehicles.

The Palace website adds: "His Royal Highness’s coffin will be carried in a purpose-built Land Rover - which The Duke was involved in the design of - flanked by military Pall Bearers, in a small Ceremonial Procession from the State Entrance to St George’s Chapel, for the Funeral Service.

PrincePhilip's Landrover hearse idea was truly inspirational. So, as I'm nearly 80, I decided to have a crack at creating a reusable coffinless, carbon neutral design. Behold my stiffmobile. A wide clingfilm lid is optional

Wearing Cotton Gloves and Masks can beat COVID-19 in two weeks. Health Experts don’t know the science on this but I know, physics measures are far better than vaccines. In May 2020, I swore that I'd like to accept the most severe penalties including death if my idea doesn't work.

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