British-built, Land Rover holds three royal warrants. The vehicles were a huge part of Prince Philip’s public and private life.

One of a Kind

Making the final adjustments the year he turned 98, Prince Philip oversaw every detail of his bespoke Land Rover hearse

By Valentine Low

The Duke of Edinburgh oversaw every detail of his custom-built Land Rover hearse. Today, 18 years after his project began, it will take him to his final resting place in St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Prince Philip’s modified Land Rover Defender TD5 130 chassis cab vehicle was unveiled on Thursday.