Elizabeth II: William serious, Harry in uniform… The poignant vigil of the Queen’s grandchildren

• This Saturday, September 17, Princes William, Harry and the six other grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II paid tribute to him
• Prince William appeared, his face serious, very moved
• As for his brother, he has just put on his military uniform

A moment full of emotions. Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which occurred on September 8 at Balmoral Castle, thousands of Britons have visited the various places where the Queen’s coffin is on display. But this Saturday, September 17, 2022, it was the turn of the Monarch’s grandchildren to pay him a strong tribute. Indeed, Princes William, Harry and Queen Elizabeth II’s six other grandchildren traveled to Westminster Hall in London. A funeral wake was organized, during which the two brothers were able to gather for long minutes. The Duke of Sussex wore his military uniform for the occasion. Indeed, he who had been forced to wear a black suit throughout the tribute ceremonies was able to put on his uniform.

Information that had been revealed by our colleagues from Mirrora few days ago : “Common sense prevailed. It was a ridiculous situation considering the Duke of Sussex has served his country and is a highly respected member of the armed forces with all he has done for veterans. It is important that the Queen’s grandchildren all feel welcome and comfortable as they mourn their beloved grandmother together,” declared a royal source to our colleagues. An authorization which will be an exception, since Prince Harry will have to find his dark suit for the other ceremonies. Indeed, since he left the British royal family and therefore his military titles, the husband of Meghan Markle has been forced to abandon his uniform: “Prince Harry will wear a frock coat at events honoring his grandmother. His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears and we respectfully request that the focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”

The moving tributes of princes William and Harry

At his side, Prince William appeared with a gloomy face during this funeral wake. Back to the coffin, head bowed, the husband of Kate Middleton collected himself, like his brother and his cousins ​​for ten minutes, under the gaze of visitors, just as moved. Upset, Prince William had already paid a vibrant tribute to his grandmother. His brother, Prince Harry also wanted to honor the memory of Queen Elizabeth II in a moving publication, broadcast on social networks. “Grandma, although this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first encounters, from my earliest childhood memories, our first encounter as Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment when where you met my beloved wife and where you hugged your great-grandchildren As we celebrate the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, and mourn her loss, we all remember the compass that guided so many by his commitment to service and duty.” All Britons will be able to say a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral, which will take place on Monday, September 19, 2022.