Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) visit the Windsor Guildhall to thank volunteers and operational staff involved in her Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Thursday (September 22) in Windsor, UK.
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Not for everyone. Prince William and Princess Kate grappled over possibly bringing their youngest son, Prince Louis, to Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
“Kate and William flip-flopped over whether Louis should attend the queen’s funeral,” the insider says, noting that the couple “came to the conclusion that the procession and service would be too lengthy and overwhelming for their youngest to handle and digest.”
As a result, the 4-year-old “stayed with the nanny” on Monday, September 19, while his older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, accompanied their parents to the Westminster Abbey service and walked behind their great-grandmother’s coffin during the procession. The family was on site to remember Elizabeth, who died at age 96 on September 8.
Royal expert Myko Clelland pointed out that due to the length and formality of the event it “must be quite a difficult decision to make” as to which children would be in attendance. “I wouldn’t be surprised if [William and Kate] even asked the children themselves if they’d like to go,” he exclusively tells Us. “I think they very much love their family and I think they take that as their first priority.”
George, 9, and Charlotte, 7, arrived at Her Majesty’s service on Monday with their mother, the Princess of Wales, 40, and their step grandmother Queen Consort Camilla. They were the youngest members of the British royal family in attendance, as many of their cousins, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children, Archie, 3, and Lili, 15 months, were not spotted at the church.
“Some of the younger royals, the younger siblings perhaps, [are] a little too young to quite get there,” the British royal expert and genealogist
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) visit the Windsor Guildhall to thank volunteers and operational staff involved in her Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Thursday (September 22) in Windsor, UK.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday after some time away amid rumors of tensions.Now, a lip reader revealed what the clashing bros have said to each other during the elaborate service.Oral translator Jacqui Press told Daily Mail that she saw the two having a conversation at about 4:20 p.m. Monday in St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle for the late monarch’s committal service.The new Prince of Wales, 40, appeared to allow Harry, 38, and his wife Meghan Markle to go into the church pew first.The Duke of Sussex allegedly asked him: “Shall we go through first?” William was standing by the pew entrance.William nodded “yes” before telling his wife Kate Middleton to “let them go through first.”Middleton, 40, said “OK,” as Harry and Markle, 41, strolled past her and her children Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7.The Fab Four had also managed to avoid an awkward reunion as Charlotte and George separated the adults and seemingly barred them from public interaction.Earlier that morning, for the funeral procession at Westminster Abbey, Harry and the “Suits” actress were reportedly snubbed, seated in the second row behind the royal family.Queen Elizabeth reigned for 70 years and was head of state for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Realms.She passed away on Sept.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. Prince William and King Charles III each left personal notes to Her Majesty atop the wreath on her coffin during Monday's funeral ceremonies. William's card was inscribed with his and Kate Middleton's monograms, while Charles' handwritten note read: «In loving and devoted memory.
Amongst the wreaths on Queen Elizabeth’s coffin were handwritten notes for the late monarch penned by Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Prince William made an unmistakable gesture to Prince Harry during Monday's funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at St. George's Chapel. While settling in for the committal service, William clearly waved to Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, inviting them to come and be seated with him, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have returned to the site of their 2018 royal wedding. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen back in Windsor, England, on Monday amid the events surrounding thestate funeral, procession, and committal service for Queen Elizabeth II at St. George's Chapel. The funeral took place at Westminster Abbey in London, England, with Harry and Meghan seated behind his father, King Charles III, and stepmother, Camilla, the Queen Consort.
state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.
Prince William and Kate Middleton joined their parents at the funeral of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Monday. Prince George, 9 and Princess Charlotte, 7 were seen at Westminster Abbey, in London, England, for the historic State Funeral of the late British monarch. Their brother, Prince Louis, 4, appeared to be absent. The two children — who also attended Prince Philip's funeral last year — arrived for the State Funeral on Monday morning in a car along with their mother,the new Princess of Wales, and Camilla, Queen Consort.
Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren paid her a touching tribute on Saturday. Prince Harry and Prince William were decked out in their full military uniforms, at the request of their father, King Charles III, alongside their cousins, standing vigil at their grandmother's coffin in Westminster Hall for 15 minutes of silence.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are doing their part to prepare for Queen Elizabeth‘s funeral.
As Prince William and Princess Kate continue to mourn the late Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her state funeral, the couple emotionally made a public appearance at Sandringham Estate.
Queen Elizabeth II's body has left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Mourners came out in droves on Wednesday to see the historic procession of the late British monarch as her coffin traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Somberly walking behind Her Majesty's casket was her son, King Charles III, and two grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Other royals included in the procession were Elizabeth's other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
Queen Elizabeth II's body has left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Mourners came out in droves on Wednesday to see the historic procession of the late British monarch as her coffin traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Somberly walking behind Her Majesty's casket was her son, King Charles III, and two grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Other royals included in the procession were Elizabeth's other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
on Thursday, September 8, a number of changes big and small have taken effect within the British monarchy. Among those changes, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, received new titles, becoming the in addition to the .
Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday marked a historic change in titles and roles within the royal family as the newly-appointed King Charles III named his firstborn son, William, and wife Catherine the Prince and Princess of Wales. Their amended names also come with adjusted appointments, and marked a "new era" for the palace as a royal expert exclusively told Fox News Digital that after more than seven decades under Her Majesty's rule, the family is wading into "unchartered territory." "The way we have known William and Kate and Charles and Camilla, those are bygone days," Shannon Felton Spence, former British Public Affairs official, said.
King Charles III has thanked his late mother Queen Elizabeth for her life of service and said he hopes “flights of angels” will sing to his “darling Mama” as she makes her “last great journey”. He paid tribute to the British monarch on Friday (09. 09.
. Kate Middleton, who is also now the (a title passed down from the new ), was seen driving around during her time of mourning. Much like the rest of the royal family, the new princess was wearing all-black with large, circle sunglasses—probably in an attempt to give her a bit of privacy from the British press during the family's difficult time. The duchess, who did not see the former Queen before her death in Scotland, and instead stayed home with the children she shares with Prince William.
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch, has died. She was 96.