Queen's grandchildren

All eight of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin Saturday, capping another huge day in which thousands came to pay ...

on Sunday, one of hundreds of heads of state, royals and political leaders from around the world coming to London to attend the funeral. Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force and navy held an early-morning rehearsal Saturday for the final procession. It will then be taken in a hearse to Windsor, where the queen will be interred alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. Parliamentary authorities said someone got out of the queue and tried to approach the coffin. People queuing to see the queen have been of all ages and come from all walks of life. President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden flew to the U.K. Overnight, volunteers distributed blankets and cups of tea to people in line as temperatures fell to 6 degrees Celsius (43 degrees Fahrenheit). A baby’s cry was the only sound. Many bowed before the coffin or made a sign of the cross. Simon Hopkins, who traveled from his home in central England, likened it to “a pilgrimage.” Harry, who served in Afghanistan as a British army officer, wore civilian clothes during the procession of the queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace because he is no longer a working member of the royal family. The numbers have grown steadily since the public was first admitted on Wednesday, with a queue that snakes around Southwark Park and stretches out at least 5 miles (8 kilometers).

The vigil marked the first time Harry, who stepped back as a working royal in 2020, has been seen wearing military uniform while publicly mourning his ...

[Queen's funeral plans: Everything you need to knowWhat was the Queen doing when you were born? It came as Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex walked out of the gates of Buckingham Palace on Saturday to greet crowds. [Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie](https://news.sky.com/story/queens-death-princesses-beatrice-and-eugenie-pay-tribute-to-dear-grannie-12699864), the daughters of Prince Andrew. On Friday evening, the Queen's children - Charles, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex - held [Prince William](https://news.sky.com/topic/prince-william-6209), who was also in military uniform, was at the head of the coffin as the Duke of Sussex stood at the foot. [Funeral rehearsals held in the early hours - follow latest updates](https://news.sky.com/story/queen-news-latest-lying-in-state-queues-funeral-king-charles-live-12692812) [Watch live stream of Queen lying in state](https://news.sky.com/story/watch-live-stream-of-the-queen-lying-in-state-12697352)

LONDON — Facing potential wait times longer than 24 hours, thousands of mourners braved cold temperatures Saturday morning to see the queen lying in state.

The decision for the emperor and empress to attend the queen’s funeral underscores the importance and the deep bond between the royal families. Naruhito and Masako’s trip to Britain is their first as the Emperor and Empress. will have come to a near-standstill, with most businesses shuttered and thousands of events canceled across the country. ET), according to the statement. The man was arrested under the Public Order Act, which prohibits disruptive and dangerous protest, the police force said in a statement. The hearse will then travel in procession to St. Murmu made history in July when she was sworn in as India's first president to hail from one of the country's indigenous communities. The skies above Switzerland were lit up with images of Queen Elizabeth II and her consort, Prince Philip, Friday night. "It reached full capacity on Saturday evening," the country's culture department said in a tweet. The queen's lying in state will close early Monday morning. A steady stream of people defied official advice to refrain from joining the line, doing so anyway while wearing coats and sweaters. About an hour ago, it was up to 13 hours, according to a tracker maintained by the government's culture department.

Prince Harry, joining his brother and cousins, wore military uniform for the ceremony.

They finished their vigil and followed Prince William back out of the hall. Officials have warned that the queue will be closed before 06:30 BST on Monday, so that people do not join the line and fail to reach Westminster Hall in time. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie took their place in the vigil. Prince Andrew was also allowed to wear his military uniform as he stood guard on Friday. They are all too true of the remarkable leader you are." Prince Harry wore a Blues and Royals uniform and wearing the same uniform, on the other side of the coffin, was his brother Prince William.

Notably, the Duke of Sussex will join his brother the Prince of Wales in wearing uniform around the coffin in Westminster Hall, ahead of the Queen's state ...

After the funeral, the King and members of the royal family will walk behind the Queen’s coffin to Wellington Arch when it leaves Westminster Abbey, before it is driven to Windsor on the state hearse. Meanwhile, thousands of people continue to queue to see the Queen’s coffin laying in state, with some facing more than a day in line. Watch ITV News' continuous live coverage of mourners queuing to pay their respects to the Queen Lying in State in Westminster Hall

Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren—Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor, ...

During the procession of the Queen's coffin to lie in state, Members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin. A wider view of the vigil at Westminster Hall. They both wore the uniform of the Blues and Royals. The grandchildren are standing vigil at the invitation of the King, and they were all "keen to pay their respects," according to a royal source. Tonight, their children, [the Queen's grandchildren](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g22606762/queen-elizabeth-grandchildren/), have done the same. You, being you, will never know the impact you have had on our family and so many people around the world." He was followed by Prince Harry. Only William and Harry wore military uniforms; the others wore morning coat and dark formal dress. [Savannah Phillips](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16651850/savannah-phillips-facts/) and [Isla Phillips](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16567343/isla-phillips-facts/) to Westminster Hall [yesterday](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41250644/queen-elizabeth-entire-extended-royal-family-vigil-photos/). [stood vigil at her coffin](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41250644/queen-elizabeth-entire-extended-royal-family-vigil-photos/) as it lies in state at Westminster Hall in the Vigil of the Princes. With Prince William standing at the head of the coffin, and Prince Harry at the foot, they were joined by their six cousins:

Eight royals including Lady Louise Windsor (18) and 14-year-old Viscount Severn took part in the 15-minute tribute at the lying in state.

It’s for a grieving family. “But it’s a funeral. It’s meant to be grand. It’s meant to be visual. He also staged a palace lunch for governors-general from the Commonwealth realms, where he was joined by the Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales and the Queen Consort. The Prince of Wales, at the head of the coffin, with his brother the Duke of Sussex at the foot, both in the Blues and Royals No 1 uniform, stood with their heads bowed in her honour in sombre silence in the vast Westminster Hall.

The eight grandchildren of Britain's Queen Elizabeth together staged a heart-rending evening vigil around their beloved granny's coffin ahead of the final ...

It’s for a grieving family. “But it’s a funeral. It’s meant to be grand. He added: “Part of this is about remembering (the Queen’s) significance, her place in history, her place in the nation and Commonwealth. It’s meant to be visual. Prince William, at the head of the coffin, with his brother Prince Harry at the foot, both in the Blues and Royals No 1 uniform, stood with their heads bowed in her honour in sombre silence in the vast Westminster Hall.