A New Zealand Defence Force contingent will join the Commonwealth Forces marching contingent at Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

More than 30 personnel from the Navy, Army, Air Force and Defence civilians have started to leave for London.

Deputy Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Edward Craw says told Kate Hawkesby  they'll arrive at a barracks near London and start rehearsals for the funeral procession.

He says a small group of Colonel Commandants, retired Army officers from this country, will be on a separate programme operating close to Defence staff in the UK.

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A New Zealand Defence Force contingent will join the Commonwealth Forces marching contingent at Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
More than 30 personnel from the Navy, Army, Air Force and Defence civilians have started to leave for London.
Deputy Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Edward Craw says told Kate Hawkesby  they'll arrive at a barracks near London and start rehearsals for the funeral procession.
He says a small group of Colonel Commandants, retired Army officers from this country, will be on a separate programme operating close to Defence staff in the UK.
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