01of 12King Charles.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyIn a historic moment on Friday night,Queen Elizabeth’s four children —King Charles III,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward—came together at their mother’s coffinfor an emotionalVigil of the Princesat Westminster Hall.
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King Charles.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
In a historic moment on Friday night,Queen Elizabeth’s four children —King Charles III,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward—came together at their mother’s coffinfor an emotionalVigil of the Princesat Westminster Hall.
02of 12DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via GettyThe four marched into the hall in their military garb, as members of the public who were there to pay respects to the Queen paused.
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DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty
The four marched into the hall in their military garb, as members of the public who were there to pay respects to the Queen paused.
03of 12King Charles.HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via GettyKing Charles stood in front of a cross, bowing his head for the 15-minute ceremony.
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King Charles.HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via Getty
King Charles stood in front of a cross, bowing his head for the 15-minute ceremony.
04of 12Hannah McKay/AP/ShutterstockPrincess Anne closed her eyes in reflection.
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Hannah McKay/AP/Shutterstock
Princess Anne closed her eyes in reflection.
05of 12Prince Andrew.Hannah McKay/AP/ShutterstockPrince Andrew kept his eyes forward during the vigil.
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Prince Andrew.Hannah McKay/AP/Shutterstock
Prince Andrew kept his eyes forward during the vigil.
06of 12Hannah McKay/AP/ShutterstockThe Queen’s youngest child, Prince Edward, also focused forward. The rite marked thesecond timethe four siblings performed the Vigil of the Princes at the Queen’s coffin, having first carried out the tradition Monday evening at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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The Queen’s youngest child, Prince Edward, also focused forward. The rite marked thesecond timethe four siblings performed the Vigil of the Princes at the Queen’s coffin, having first carried out the tradition Monday evening at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
07of 12Hannah McKay/AP/ShutterstockAlthough it was announced earlier this week that only working members of the royal family would wear military uniforms for the Queen’s funerary events, aspecial exceptionwas made for Prince Andrew to wear his military uniform for Friday’s vigil as a sign of respect to his late mother.
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Although it was announced earlier this week that only working members of the royal family would wear military uniforms for the Queen’s funerary events, aspecial exceptionwas made for Prince Andrew to wear his military uniform for Friday’s vigil as a sign of respect to his late mother.
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King Charles.Dominic Lipinski/AP/Shutterstock
09of 12Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/GettyA view of the Queen’s coffin, still topped with herImperial State Crown.
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Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty
A view of the Queen’s coffin, still topped with herImperial State Crown.
10of 12Royal family members gather for a vigil at Queen Elizabeth’s coffin in Westminster Hall.Dominic Lipinski/AP/ShutterstockSeveral of their family members viewed the vigil. Princess Anne’s daughterZaracame with her husband,Mike, andtheir daughtersMia and Lena, while Anne’s sonPeterbrought along his two daughters, Savannah and Isla.Queen Consort Camillaalso viewed the emotional vigil, along with Prince Edward’s wifeCountess Sophie of Wessexand their two children,Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn.
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Royal family members gather for a vigil at Queen Elizabeth’s coffin in Westminster Hall.Dominic Lipinski/AP/Shutterstock
Several of their family members viewed the vigil. Princess Anne’s daughterZaracame with her husband,Mike, andtheir daughtersMia and Lena, while Anne’s sonPeterbrought along his two daughters, Savannah and Isla.Queen Consort Camillaalso viewed the emotional vigil, along with Prince Edward’s wifeCountess Sophie of Wessexand their two children,Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn.
11of 12Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Dominic Lipinski/AP/ShutterstockPrince Andrew’s daughters,Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, were also there with their husbands,Edoardo Mapelli MozziandJack Brooksbank.
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Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Dominic Lipinski/AP/Shutterstock
Prince Andrew’s daughters,Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, were also there with their husbands,Edoardo Mapelli MozziandJack Brooksbank.
12of 12Jack Hill - WPA Pool/GettyOn Saturday evening, the Queen’s eight grandchildren will holda similar vigil, withPrince WilliamandPrince Harrydonning their military gear.
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Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty
On Saturday evening, the Queen’s eight grandchildren will holda similar vigil, withPrince WilliamandPrince Harrydonning their military gear.
source: people.com
