Often described by the media as rival brothers, Princes William and Harry were reunited Saturday evening as Elizabeth’s eight grandchildren surrounded her coffin in a funeral procession. A gathering of British people preceded his funeral on Monday.
Both brothers were in uniform (Harry hasn’t worn it since leaving the monarchy) and their six cousins, Peter, Zara, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise, known as the Queen’s favorite granddaughter, and James made a rare appearance. General
Returning to the coffin, heads bowed, moving into view, they gathered in Westminster Hall for ten minutes in full view of the audience. After queuing for hours, they marched off without a hitch to bid farewell to the popular sovereign, who died in Balmoral, Scotland on September 8 at the age of 96.
Chased since 2020, the two children of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana have already made a surprise appearance with their wives, Kate and Meghan, during a walk in front of Windsor Castle, two days after the Queen’s death. We saw them again, meters apart, during the official procession behind the Queen’s remains between Buckingham Palace and Westminster on Wednesday.
Prince William, the heir to the crown and now holding the title of Prince of Wales, has reportedly been at loggerheads with his younger brother since Harry announced his departure from the royal family in March 2020, causing an earthquake in the UK.
Last chance to see the Queen
“I love you William!”: The older of the two brothers has a strong reputation as he was able to check in again during a surprise walk with his father Charles III at noon on Saturday, meeting Britons lining up to bow in front of the coffin. . After a reign of more than 70 years, the hours are now counted to gather before what remains of the most popular sovereign until his death – surmounted by a lavish imperial crown in his closed coffin.
Two days before the ‘funeral of the century’, foreign dignitaries have begun to flock in, with queues from the Thames to London’s Westminster Hall to see the coffin past 11pm on Saturday and officials warned the public. For expected cooling overnight. The public has until 06:30 (05:30 GMT) on Monday to pay their last respects, meditative and sometimes tearful, to a sovereign who was a symbol of unity and stability during his reign. Longest in UK history.
“It was very moving with a very pleasant, calm and peaceful vibe. The queue was long but it was a celebrationJenna O’Sullivan, 36, told AFP after waiting 14 hours to see the coffin.
A rare incident in a serial tribute: A man who left the queue and approached the coffin was arrested on Friday eveningOfficials said.
Diplomatic ballet for Charles
London is preparing for its first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s in 1965. For the police, the event promises to be more imposing than the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This protocol has been viewed and reviewed by many. Years and troops of his majesty tirelessly repeat the course and gestures of the event in the streets.
Before the funeral at Westminster Abbey, Charles III received representatives from the other 14 kingdoms of the Commonwealth, of which he is head of state. Some of the leaders of Elizabeth II’s most connected organization, especially in the Caribbean, are shaken by the Republican impulse of some members, including Prime Ministers Justin Trudeau (Canada) had the opportunity to meditate in front of the coffin. , Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand) and Anthony Albanese (Australia).
Special guests began to invade London, starting with US President Joe Biden, who was due to land in the capital that evening. He will attend a reception hosted by Charles III for invited heads of state on Sunday evening. On Monday morning, a procession will accompany the Queen’s coffin to Westminster Abbey, where the funeral will take place at 10:00 GMT. About 2,000 guests, including several hundred leaders from around the world, will attend the ceremony, with crowned heads, but also anonymous individuals decorated for their sub-dedication. Elizabeth II will be buried in private with her father King George VI and her husband Prince Philip at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in west London.
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