Mon. Sep 18th, 2023
Queen Elizabeth’s children stand guard around her coffin in somber vigil
Queen Elizabeth’s children stand guard around her coffin in somber vigil

The children of Queen Elizabeth II held a gathering to remember her.

King Charles lll, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were present at their mother’s funeral.

The four of the queen and the late prince wore military uniforms. While the Duke of York is no longer a member of the royal family, an exception was made as a “special mark of respect” for the queen.

King Charles III in front of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
Members of the public file past as King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward as they hold a vigil beside the coffin of their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 16, 2022.Yui Mok / WPA Pool / Getty Images

Each of the four family members stood along the side of the queen’s coffin.

The members of the public walked past the newly-crowned king and the Princess Royal.

Vigil Of The Princes Takes Place At Westminster Hall
King Charles lll, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex entering the virgil.WPA Pool / Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96. She died at a castle in Scotland.

Four siblings followed their mother’s remains through Edinburgh, Scotland, in September. The walk behind the queen’s coffin took 38 minutes.

The queen’s cousin, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and the queen’s nephew, David Linley, were also in the procession.

The Coffin Carrying Queen Elizabeth II Is Transferred From Buckingham Palace To The Palace Of Westminster
(Back row) Prince William Prince Harry, Sir Timothy Lawrence (front row) King Charles III, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew walk behind the coffin during the procession for the lying-in state of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 14, 2022 in London, England.Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty Images

After the queen’s death was announced, Charles, who ascended to the throne as King Charles III, made a statement saying he was sad.

The country went into a period of national mourning after Prince William and his wife, Catherine, became the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince William and Prince Harry are expected to stand beside the queen’s coffin when she is laid to rest. Princesses and Eugenie are two of the six grandchildren that will be present.

The queen’s body will stay at the hall until her funeral.