The busy behind-the-scenes preparations for Philip’s funeral

A Waitrose delivery van arrives at the entrance to Windsor Castle (Steve Parsons/PA)

Preparations for the Duke of Edinburgh’s carefully choreographed final send-off are swiftly being put in place behind the scenes.

With just five days to go until the royal family gather for Philip’s ceremonial royal funeral in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, the royal household and the military are working round the clock to ensure everything is ready for the historic occasion.