Inside Queen Elizabeth II’s Westminster Hall Service Before Lying in State: See Royal Family Photos
usmagazine.comQueen Elizabeth II‘s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14, and her lying in state has officially begun.The late monarch, who died on Thursday, September 8, was mourned by the royal family and members of the armed forces during the brief ceremony in London.
After a procession from Buckingham Palace to Parliament’s oldest building, the queen’s coffin was carried in by military servicemen, who served as pallbearers.King Charles III attended with Queen Consort Camilla by his side.
His younger siblings stood behind him in age order, with Princess Anne and Prince Andrew followed by Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex.After Elizabeth’s children, who she shared with the late Prince Philip, were Charles’ sons. Prince William and Princess Kate stood in front of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The queen’s other grandchildren, such as Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, stood further back.Just as they would if the queen entered the room alive, everyone bowed their heads or curtsied to show respect.
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