It was taken to the Guards Chapel at the Wellington Barracks, where a service began at 1245 BST.

BBC: Funeral for Afghanistan officer

The service, at the Guards Chapel at London's Wellington Barracks, in Birdcage Walk, heard tributes from former defence secretary Des Browne, who also knew the officer, and Col Thorneloe's father, Major John Thorneloe.

BBC: Funeral for Afghanistan officer

Eight standard bearers from the Welsh Guards lowered their flags in tribute as the hearse was driven into the grounds of the chapel.

BBC: Funeral for Afghanistan officer

Eight Welsh Guards soldiers, making up the bearing party, then shouldered the coffin and carried it into the chapel as Col Thorneloe's family watched.

BBC: Funeral for Afghanistan officer