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The Queen and Prince Philip led mourners at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who died aged 93 at her home in Mercham, Kent, earlier this month.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh leaves after attending the funeral service of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London on June 27, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Norton Knatchbull, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Penny, Countess Mountbatten of Burma attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. A bearer party of soldiers from the Canadian regiment 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) carry Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma's coffin during her funeral at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Patricia, Countess Mountbatten of Burma daughter of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and third cousin of Queen Elizabeth II died aged 93 on June 13 2017. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Michael of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Lady Pamela Hicks and India Hicks attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Michael of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. India Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor and Tim Taylor attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. India Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. The Duke of Kent (left) and Prince Michael of Kent arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma's at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Queen Elizabeth II arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Queen Elizabeth II arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Charles, Prince of Wales comforts the Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, Prince of Wales and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Penelope Knatchbull attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Norton Knatchbull, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and his wife Penelope Knatchbull attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England.  Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives for the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (R-L) Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is greeted by Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at the funeral service of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London on June 27, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrives for the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England.

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THE Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal family have attended the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma.

The Queen and Prince Philip led mourners at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who died aged 93 at her home in Mercham, Kent, earlier this month.

Lady Helen Taylor and Tim Taylor attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Patricia, Countess...

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh leaves after attending the funeral service of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London on June 27, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales kisses his mother Queen Elizabeth II as they attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Norton Knatchbull, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Penny, Countess Mountbatten of Burma attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. A bearer party of soldiers from the Canadian regiment 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) carry Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma's coffin during her funeral at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Patricia, Countess Mountbatten of Burma daughter of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and third cousin of Queen Elizabeth II died aged 93 on June 13 2017. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Michael of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Lady Pamela Hicks and India Hicks attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Michael of Kent attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. India Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Helen Taylor and Tim Taylor attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. India Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Lady Pamela Hicks attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. The Duke of Kent (left) and Prince Michael of Kent arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma's at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Queen Elizabeth II arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Queen Elizabeth II arriving at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. Charles, Prince of Wales comforts the Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, Prince of Wales and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Charles, Prince of Wales attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (L-R) Anne, Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Penelope Knatchbull attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Norton Knatchbull, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, and his wife Penelope Knatchbull attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England.  Sophie, Countess of Wessex attends the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh after the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York arrives for the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. (R-L) Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is greeted by Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at the funeral service of the 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, Patricia Knatchbull at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge, London on June 27, 2017. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of The Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, The Princess Royal and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Queen Elizabeth II attend the funeral of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. Princess Anne, Princess Royal arrives for the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England.

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