File photo dated 14/09/22 of The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown placed on top, is carried along Whitehall on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the ceremonial procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London. Military horse, Lord Firebrand, also known as Yogi who played a key role in helping the nation mourn Queen Elizabeth II has been awarded the "animals' OBE" after a career of service. The PDSA Order of Merit recognises animals that have demonstrated outstanding devotion to their owner or wider society. Yogi led the procession conveying the late monarch's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall for the period of lying in state. Issue date: Wednesday October 2, 2024.