George and Charlotte at Queen's funeral shows they are 'pivotal' for future' of royals

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte are "pivotal" to the future of the Royal Family, an expert claimed.The royal youngsters, aged nine and seven respectively, took on an important role at their great grandmother's funeral, something which commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes was an "extremely good idea".Fitzwilliams told the Daily Star: "They have both accompanied their parents abroad and it was an extremely good idea to involve both George and Charlotte on this unique and momentous day.READ MORE: Royal fans joke over 'Elton John' leading 'beautiful' tribute at Queen's funeral"The world is indeed watching, but these are totally different circumstances to the funeral of the Princess of Wales."George’s appearance also emphasises the continuity of the monarchy and Charlotte’s with him how the three of them (with Prince Louis) are so pivotal to the future of the institution."The decision for Charlotte and George to walk with their mum and dad was reportedly made at the last minute - initially the pair were supposed to walk behind their parents in the procession.The move was reportedly made so their parents could offer them extra support during the ceremony.However, Fitzwilliams' comments come despite widespread criticism saying the children shouldn't have been made to walk behind the casket.Taking to Twitter, social media users shared their reaction to the siblings' involvement in the ceremony.One asked "why" they had walked behind the casket, noting: "They are children."Another added: "Was nothing learnt when William and Harry walked behind Diana's [coffin]?!"A third remarked: "Funerals are no place for children at any level, let alone one that's being broadcast across the world."At today's funeral the family was.