Music will act as a "golden thread of history, heritage and tradition" during the procession for the Queen's state funeral, a former military music director has said.On Monday, the Queen's coffin will be taken from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey with senior members of the family expected to follow behind.

Music will act as a "golden thread of history, heritage and tradition" during the procession for the Queen's state funeral, a former military music director has said.On Monday, the Queen's coffin will be taken from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey with senior members of the family expected to follow behind.