Eight grandchildren of Elizabeth II in a vigil next to the coffin

The Queen’s eight grandchildren held a vigil around Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in London on Saturday, repeating those made by their parents on Friday.

Prince William, son of King Charles III and first in the line of succession, was at the front, flanked by cousins ​​Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, sons of Princess Anne, while brother Harry remained on the other side, along with the daughters. For Prince Andrew and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Prince Edward’s children and younger grandchildren Louise (18) and James (14) were in the middle.

The vigil lasted 15 minutes, as the eight grandchildren remained with their heads lowered and in silence.

Exceptionally, Prince Harry has been allowed to wear a military uniform, like his brother, although he lost his honorary titles when he retired from his official duties as members of the royal family to live in the United States with his family in 2020.

The Duke of Sussex, the youngest son of King Charles III, spent 10 years in the army, including two service assignments in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2008.

The same exception was made on Friday for Prince Andrew, who was also removed from his duties as a member of the royal family over the alleged sexual abuse scandal of minors.

The vigil took place at Westminster Palace, where the Queen’s body has been lying since Wednesday in a burnt-out chamber and an urn available for public visits.

The queue of people wanting to see the coffin exceeded seven kilometers and a 12-hour wait, which today prompted King Charles III and Prince William to visit by surprise, stopping to receive some people.

Several international leaders and dignitaries are also expected to visit the urn over the weekend, when they arrive in London for the funeral service.

In front of the public until Monday at 6.30 a.m. to pay the last tribute to the King. The coffin will then be accompanied by a procession to Westminster Abbey, where the funeral will take place at 11 am.