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But no need to rush—the equerry and personal protection officers will gather the luggage while everyone finishes breakfast. Olivia Martin, Town & Country, "What the Downton Abbey Movie Gets Right—and Wrong—About Royal Visits," 14 Sep. 2019

Amanda Kline and Captain Mark William Galloway Dyer Prince Charles's former equerry, Captain Mark William Galloway Dyer, served as a mentor for Prince Harry, particularly in the years following Princess Diana's death. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Who Will Serve as Godparents to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Baby?," 21 Jan. 2019

But according to the Sunday Times, the couple also selected Harry and William's beloved childhood nanny, Tiggy Pettifer (née Legge-Bourke), and Mark Dyer, Prince Charles' former equerry (or royal assistant) and a childhood mentor to the princes. Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Chose Harry’s Childhood Nanny, Tiggy Pettifer, As Archie’s Godmother," 20 Jan. 2020

Prince Charles first laid the nation’s wreath as the Queen looked on, then an equerry laid a wreath on behalf of Prince Philip. Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, "Queen Elizabeth Makes a Poignant Appearance at the Annual Remembrance Sunday Service," 10 Nov. 2019

An exclusive clip from the program (above) shows Charles speaking with his equerry and private secretary, mapping out his schedule for the weeks ahead. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Prince Charles at 70 Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Royal Life," 21 Mar. 2019

Prince Charles will lay a wreath on her behalf, and an equerry will lay a wreath on the behalf of Prince Philip. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Duchess Kate, Duchess Meghan, and the Royals Will Reunite This Weekend for a Solemn Occasion," 5 Nov. 2019

Additionally, a wreath will be will be presented on Prince Philip's behalf by an equerry. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Prince Charles Will Lay a Wreath on Queen Elizabeth's Behalf on Remembrance Sunday This Weekend," 4 Nov. 2019

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