The historic gun carriage that will transport 's coffin to Westminster Abbey later today has been pictured in preparations outside Parliament this morning - 57 years after it was used at Churchill's state service.The State Gun carriage will set off at 10.44am, drawn in spectacular style by 98 Royal Navy sailors known as the Sovereign's Guard who will pull on ropes attached to the carriage's front wheels, drawing the late monarch forward.A further 40 sailors will serve as a brake at the rear, tugging on ropes fixed to the carriage's back wheel during the funeral procession with each part of the day timed to perfection in what could be the biggest international event in decades.
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