A former Buckinghamshire student said it was a "day to remember" after taking part in the Queen's funeral.

Kieran Philpott rode a young horse called Wycombe on the historic day as part of the procession of the Queen's coffin.

The 22-year-old from Milton Keynes revealed that the week building up to the funeral saw early morning rehearsals starting at 2am in the morning.

Bucks Free Press: Kieran Philpott (left)Kieran Philpott (left) (Image: Newsquest)

He previously took part in other major parades including state visits, the opening of Parliament and helping out on the Platinum Jubilee.

His former school, Cottesloe Community, said they were "blown away" by his part in the state funeral.

Kieran said: "I joined the army in 2016 after leaving Cottesloe School, to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, in 2017.

"I then joined the Household Cavalry regiment and I have been in the regiment ever since.

"I have been on main major parades from state visits to the opening of Parliament and helping out on the Platinum Jubilee.

"I have also been part of the musical ride, a performance to music, where I had the honour to do it in front of Her Majesty the Queen.

"Recently I passed my riding instructor course so I now teach new soldiers how to ride horses and how to take part in ceremonial duties.

"I was chosen by my senior instructor to take part in this amazing event. I was on a horse called Wycombe a young horse who was amazing.

"It was a long 10 days, from 5am starts and early morning rehearsals that started at 2am in the morning. Still working full days and not finishing until 10pm.

"A proud moment and a day to remember, I can’t explain the feelings I have, only to say I had goosebumps when the national anthem played, and saying goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen."