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Duchess of Cornwall attends brother's funeral Duchess of Cornwall attends brother's funeral
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended the funeral of her brother, Mark Shand. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended the funeral of the duchess's brother, Mark Shand.
The conservationist and travel writer died unexpectedly last week after falling and hitting his head in New York, aged 62. The conservationist and travel writer died last week after falling and hitting his head in New York, aged 62.
On Thursday, the duchess and her family gathered for a private family funeral at Holy Trinity church in Stourpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. On Thursday, the duchess and her family gathered for a private family funeral at Holy Trinity church in Stourpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset.
Prince Charles was at his wife's side during the service.Prince Charles was at his wife's side during the service.
The duchess walked into the church accompanied by the prince and her daughter, Laura Lopes.The duchess walked into the church accompanied by the prince and her daughter, Laura Lopes.
In front of the royal couple were Shand's 19-year-old daughter, Ayesha; her cousin, Katie Elliot; and the duchess's sister, Annabel Elliot.In front of the royal couple were Shand's 19-year-old daughter, Ayesha; her cousin, Katie Elliot; and the duchess's sister, Annabel Elliot.
Welcoming around 180 mourners to the church were Shand's nephews, Tom Parker Bowles and Ben Elliot.Welcoming around 180 mourners to the church were Shand's nephews, Tom Parker Bowles and Ben Elliot.
After everyone had entered the church, Shand's biodegradable wicker coffin – adorned with garlands of flowers – was carried inside by pallbearers.After everyone had entered the church, Shand's biodegradable wicker coffin – adorned with garlands of flowers – was carried inside by pallbearers.
Also attending were Conservative MPs Nicholas Soames and Zac Goldsmith.Also attending were Conservative MPs Nicholas Soames and Zac Goldsmith.