Historic! Queen's coffin vigil led by Prince William and Prince Harry in military attire. Watch here

The late Queen's grandchildren are the first ones to create history as it is the first that a monarch's grandchildren take part in the vigil ceremony.

With utter silence and bowed head, all the eight grandchildren stood in the different directions of the coffin, guarding their grandmother's coffin while the public came and paid their respect.

While Prince of Wales, William stood at the head of the coffin, Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry stood at the end of the coffin. The vigil started at 18:01 BST for fifteen minutes.




After the soldier's tap-tap on the ground, the vigil was over and everyone followed Prince William out of the hall. On Friday, a similar coffin vigil took part with the Queen's children.

Prince Harry Back In Military Uniform

After stepping down from royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry wore the military uniform for the first time at the request of King Charles, the same as his brother.

Prince Harry wore civilian clothes at every public event after the Queen's demise.

Prince Harry was a part of the army and served two tours in Afghanistan. Now, along with his wife and two children, he lives in California.



The Queen's funeral is scheduled for Monday, and the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall until then. Officials have informed everyone that the queue to see the Queen's coffin will be closed before 06:30 BST on Monday so that everyone in the queue gets to see the Queen before her funeral.

FAQs

Who are the late Queen's eight grandchildren?

• Prince William and Harry are King Charles' sons; Queen's eldest son.
• Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall are Princess Anne's children, Queen's daughter.
• Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are Prince Andrew's daughters; Queen's second son.
• Lady Louise Windsor and James Viscount Severn are Prince Edward's children, Queen's youngest son.

How did Princess Beatrice and Eugenie pay tribute to their grannie?

• Princess Beatrice and Eugenie said their grandmother was a matriarch and a helpful guide, and they are proud of her.
• The world will mourn the Queen's smile, but they are happy she's back with their grandfather in heaven.
• They are sure that their Uncle Charles will continue their granny's legacy.