Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex hold vigil at grandmother’s coffin

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The vigil comes the day after the Queen’s four children stood in silent contemplation at her coffin.

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex have joined their cousins in a solemn vigil at their beloved grandmother’s coffin.

Despite being a former Army officer, Harry has been in civilian dress for official events this week, including walking behind the Queen’s coffin on Wednesday. The brothers were joined in their silent tribute around the coffin by cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and Lady Louise Windsor and her brother Viscount Severn.The young royals, led by William, were in position at the top of the grand committee staircase in the corner of the vast hall at 5.58pm.

William was positioned at one end of the coffin, facing the north entrance, while Harry was positioned at the opposite end, facing the area of the hall where thousands of people have entered over the last few days.The Earl and Countess of Wessex watching the vigil

 

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