It’s been a busy few days for the U.K. troops following theheartbreaking death of Queen Elizabeth II.

“It’s been a tremendous honour.

It’s been very hard work.

British troops carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin

He added that, to them, it wasn’t mere work.

TheBritish Armyalso noted that the regiment formed a Guard of Honour to deliver their farewell salute to the queen.

The troops have reportedly been rehearsing non-stop for days to ensure that everything will be perfect.

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin in Edinburgh

“For everybody on parade it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” major general Christopher Ghika toldThe Guardian.