Prince Philip leaves St Bart's: Duke, 99, is taken in ambulance from specialist cardiac centre two days... EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Why a Royal was kicked out of a restaurant by top London chef Richard Corrigan. Shand was the author of four travel books and as a BBC conservationist, appeared in documentaries related to his journeys, most of which centered on the survival of elephants. More music, including The Elephant Song from the film The Jungle Book, played as Mr Shand's coffin was carried out of the church. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Camilla and her siblings often spent time together in the picturesque village, which is home to the Duchess's sister Annabel Elliot. Article from dailymail.co.uk. You can unsubscribe at any time. Elephant Family, which said it had been deeply touched by the many offers of support we have received since his tragic death, has launched the Mark Shand Memorial Fund to raise funds to save the Asian elephant. Beloved husband of Tracey Blackman. Our. The 66-year-old royal was joined by Prince Charles at the funeral for Mark Shand, a conservationist and travel writer, who died last week aged 62 after falling and hitting his head in New York. The Duchess of Cornwall led mourners at the funeral of her brother, Mark Shand, in Dorset. Elephant Family, which said it had been "deeply touched by the many offers of support we have received since his tragic death", has launched the Mark Shand Memorial Fund to raise cash to save the Asian elephant. In front of the royal couple were Mr Shand's 19-year-old daughter, Ayesha, her cousin, Katie Elliot, and Camilla's sister, Annabel Elliot. The vicar, Rev Stephen Coulter, led the prayers and then Mr Shand's daughter, Ayesha, paid her own personal tribute. He added: 'There was no-one like him, never will be. After everyone had entered the church, Mr Shand's biodegradable wicker coffin - adorned by garlands of flowers - was carried inside by pallbearers. Whatsapp. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo. That's because it's a... Queen has not been given 'advance copy' of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's bombshell Oprah interview as... Harry and Meghan's Sussex Royal charity 'under review from charity watchdog' amid questions on 'how... DAILY MAIL COMMENT: The Queen deserves better than this soap opera, New Budget blow for middle classes as one in four families will lose some or all of their child benefit. His rescue of Tara, a female elephant he saved from the streets of eastern India and rode 600 miles (966km) across the country, led to his best-selling work Travels On My Elephant, and the foundation of the conservation charity Elephant Family. The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended the funeral of the duchess's brother, Mark Shand. "Mark Shand was a man of extraordinary vitality, a tireless campaigner and conservationist whose incredible work through The Elephant Family and … Travel and festival booking spend surged after the lockdown roadmap was revealed: Here's how to protect your... No10 decor scandal: Boris Johnson 'persuaded Tory chiefs to secretly pay for Carrie Symonds' £200,000... Why would Carrie Symonds pay Lulu's not-so-Lytle bills when John Lewis can mirror her designs? The 62-year-old was in New York when the … Loving grandfather of Charlee. "There was no-one like him, never will be. Lady Annabel Goldsmith and Ben Goldsmith arrive at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, for the funeral of Mark Shand. It's a plot by Bill Gates to depopulate the world': Astonishingly, that's what former... DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Can statins save you from Covid as well as heart disease? Camilla was accompanied by Prince Charles as she arrived for the funeral at Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset today, Get our daily royal round-up direct to your inbox. Mr Parker Bowles then read Farewell My Friends by Rabindranath Tagore. Related Mark Shand: Duchess of Cornwall's brother dead after fall in New York BEL MOONEY: How can he leave me now over my weight? 'His death leaves a massive, gaping hole that will never be filled. The Duchess of Cornwall has led mourners at the funeral of her brother Mark Shand in Stourpaine, Dorset. Many of the mourners used umbrellas to shelter from the drizzle as they walked into the church. Mark Shand's 19-year-old daughter, Ayesha (19) centre, her cousin, Katie Elliot (left) and the Duchess of Cornwall's sister Annabel Elliot arriving for Mark Shand's funeral at Holy Trinity Church, Stourpaine, Dorset, United Kingdom, Thursday, 1st May 2014. 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. Mark Shand passed away at the age of 62. Girl, 16, is killed and several others 'seriously injured' after 'knife attack at Chinese takeaway' in Welsh... Man, 23, is arrested for murder after man, 48, died of serious injuries in North Yorkshire flat. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo. Mark Roland Shand (28 June 1951 – 23 April 2014) was a British travel writer and conservationist, and the brother of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. He was in the city for a charity auction at Sotheby's. The coffin of Mark Shand is carried out of Holy Trinity Church in Stourpaine, Dorset, after his funeral. Camilla's younger brother, who had a daughter Ayesha, was known for his dedication to protecting the endangered Asian elephant. Mr Shand once described how the country retreat had become the family's 'centre'. 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