his grandchildren moved to tears during his coffin vigil

The emotion was at its height in Westminster Hall. Eight days after the death of Elizabeth II, many Britons flock to this symbolic place where the Queen’s coffin currently rests, who died at the age of 96. Despite a long wait, several hundred come to pay homage to the sovereign each day, as was the case with David Beckham, who waited nearly thirteen hours before being able to collect his thoughts. Watched over by royal guards, one of whom fell ill, the remains of the Queen had, on Friday, September 16, four new protectors: her children. Thus, King Charles III, Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward had put on their military uniforms for a fifteen-minute tribute during which they remained standing on either side of their mother’s coffin, in silence.

A solemn moment, which moved to tears several members of the royal family who also came to meditate. Among them, the eldest grandson of Elizabeth II, Peter Phillips, her sister Zara who came with her husband Mike Tindall, her adored granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor accompanied by her brother James, but also the princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. And these last two struggled to hold back their tears as shown by the BBC cameras relayed by The Mirror. Also very moved, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi comforted his wife Beatrice, who could obtain a role as State Councilor from her uncle Charles III, while his little sister Eugenie was able to count on the support of her husband Jack Brooksbank. A vigil in which princes William and Harry and their respective wives did not participate.

The grandchildren’s tribute

However, it is only a postponement for them, since in the continuity of their parents, they have also decided to pay a common tribute to Elizabeth II by also watching her coffin. Thus, this Saturday, September 17, the eight grandchildren of the Queen will stand around her remains in Westminster Hall. Prince William of Wales will stand at the head, while Prince Harry will be at the foot of the coffin. The two sons of King Charles III will wear their military uniforms, while the others will be in dark jackets and ceremonial robes with decorations. Kate Middleton’s husband will be surrounded by Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, while Meghan Markle’s husband will stand alongside his cousins ​​Beatrice and Eugenie. Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn, will each stand on one side of the coffin.