A private funeral for the 11th Duke of Marlborough is being held at St Mary Magdalene Church at 11.30am today.

It is understood a procession will carry the body of the Duke, who died last week aged 88, from Blenheim Palace to the church.

Afterwards, he will be laid to rest in the crypt below the palace. A memorial service is due to be held in London in the new year.

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