Prince William & Harry put on a UNITED front as they walk side by side at the Queen’s procession – best photos

On Wednesday, the entire royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the late monarch, who passed away on September 8.

An unhappy-looking Earlier this afternoon, pictures of King Charles III and the Queen Consort entering the palace were circulated.

 

King Charles III joined the procession to Westminster Hall
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Prince William and Prince Harry accompanied their father in procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it traveled to Westminster Hall in an act of unity.

The brothers were in the second row of the procession, Harry in the middle, William to his right, and Mr. Phillips to his left, unlike at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh when their cousin Peter Phillips walked between them.

 

Prince William and Prince Harry put on a united front
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Harry, who served in the military for ten years and made two trips to Afghanistan, unlike William, was not wearing a uniform because he is no longer a working royal.

 

The King was supported by his siblings
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The King, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, and Andrew, the Queen’s second son, were all seated in the front row, from left to right.

 

The Princess of Wales arrived looking sombre
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In the third row were Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Queen’s cousin the Duke of Gloucester, and the Earl of Snowdon – the son of the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret.

Royal family members saluted as they passed The Cenotaph.

 

The Duchess of Sussex was pictured arriving by car
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The late monarch will lie in state in Westminster for the next five nights before her moving funeral on Monday, 19, which is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. The procession began at 2 p.m.

 

Charles donned his military uniform
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The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiments, a Dismounted Detachment of The Life Guards, the Grenadier and Scots Guard Bands, and the Mounted Metropolitan Police were all in front of the procession.

 

The late Queen’s coffin left Buckingham Palace at 2.22pm
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The members of The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, form the Bearer Party that surrounds the coffin.

 

Harry and William walked side by side
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As the cortege passed through Queen’s Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square, and New Palace Yard, crowds of admirers of royalty flocked to watch.

 

The Queen Consort arrived by car
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The Queen’s coffin was taken out of the gun carriage shortly after 3 o’clock and carried inside Westminster Hall by The Bearer Party.

An emotional service was presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury after Her Majesty’s coffin was brought into Westminster Hall. At the top of the casket was positioned the Westminster Cross.

 

Lady Louise was spotted at the service
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Just before entering the building for the service, he stopped to speak to PA news agency on Westminster Bridge. He said: “As it always is for everyone, wherever they are, I believe it will be extremely, extremely emotional.

 

The Archbishop of Canterbury oversaw the service
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“I served as a parish priest for many years. When you see a coffin, it pierces your heart, especially if you’re a member of the family. There are countless people who understand the family’s anguish on a human level.

 

The Queen Consort was joined by Kate, Meghan and Sophie
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“Therefore, let’s continue to pray for them because they need our help. When most people can take a few days to just reflect on things, they are forced to do all of this while they are grieving.”

Four members of the Household Cavalry, two from the Life Guards and two from the Blues Royals, took up positions at the corner of the catafalque to start the first six-hour vigil around the coffin.

 

The Queen’s eldest son was visibily moved by the poignant event
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From Wednesday evening until 6.30 am on the day of the state funeral, members of the public may pass by the coffin and pay their respects.

Royals fans are advised that because of the large crowds, lines can stretch for hours or even overnight, making it unsuitable for younger children.

 

Her Majesty died “peacefully” at her Balmoral residence
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Only one small bag per person is allowed due to security measures, and flowers or other memorial items like soft toys and photos cannot be brought through the security search point. Flowers may be left at the designated spot in Green Park, which is encouraged.

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