Prince William, King Charles III Thank Mourners for Waiting 12 Hours to Visit Queen Elizabeth II’s Vigil

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As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and King Charles III praised their support.“Well done all of you, seriously 12 hours [is] impressive,” the Prince of Wales, 40, told crowds of well-wishers outside of Westminster Hall in London, on Saturday, September 17, per a livestream via the royal family’s YouTube page. “You’re doing really well.

Thank you so much.”After the queen’s September 8 death at the age of 96, she has been lying in state for four days before her Monday, September 19, funeral.

During the lying in state period, crowds of mourners from across the country have the chance to pay their respects to the late monarch.

Groups have even waited multiple hours — and overnight — for their turn to enter the cathedral.“I was so lucky I was able to have a few moments in my life to be around Her Majesty,” David Beckham told ITV News while waiting in line on Friday, September 16. “[This is] a sad day but it’s a day to remember the incredible legacy she left. … It’s special to be here to celebrate, and to hear the different stories that people have to say.”The 47-year-old former soccer star added: “I grew up in a household of royalists and I was brought up that way.