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Camilla's farewell to her tragic brother: Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles arrive at the family funeral of Mark Shand who died in hotel fall in New York
The 62-year-old died last week after falling and hitting his head in New York
A service was held at Holy Trinity Church in the village of Stourpaine, Dorset
Conservationist Mr Shand had a biodegradable wicker coffin
Camilla was comforted by Prince Charles as she left the church
Mr Shand's 19-year-old daughter, Ayesha, was also present at the service
Around 180 mourners joined the royal couple to remember the travel writer
Musician Cat Stevens, now Yusuf Islam, sang his hit song Wild World
By Richard Spillett
The Duchess of Cornwall was comforted by Prince Charles today as she left the funeral of her brother Mark Shand.
Camilla and her family were left devastated when the 62-year-old conservationist and travel writer died unexpectedly last week after falling and hitting his head in New York.
The Duchess and the Prince of Wales joined other family members and around 180 mourners at a funeral at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset this lunchtime.
After everyone had entered the church, Mr Shand's biodegradable wicker coffin - adorned by garlands of flowers - was carried inside by pallbearers.
The service began with music including The Elephant from Carnival Of The Animals by Saint-Saens. The first hymn was Praise My Soul The King of Heaven. Mr Parker Bowles then read Farewell My Friends by Rabindranath Tagore.
Musician Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, who flew in from the US for the funeral, sang an acoustic version of his hit song Wild World.
Mr Shand's 19-year-old daughter Ayesha (centre) arrives at the funeral with Annabel Elliot (left) and Katie Elliot (right)
Miss Powys (centre), who was the CEO of Mr Shand's elephant charity, and her twin-sister Mary (right), who also worked for the organisation, arrive at the service
The Duchess and Mr Shand at a party together in 2002
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