George and Charlotte will walk behind the casket: Prince, nine, and his seven-year-old sister are set to appear at Queen’s funeral after William and Kate thought ‘long and hard’ about whether they should attend
News bang3 — August 26, 2024 · 0 Comment
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will make a surprise appearance at their great-grandmother’s funeral today, walking behind her coffin into Westminster Abbey.
The Daily Mail understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales thought ‘long and hard’ about whether their two eldest children, aged nine and seven, should join them.
‘As parents they have, of course, thought long and hard about whether their children should accompany them,’ a source said. ‘Of course little Louis is too young, but they think George and Charlotte are up to it.’
+2
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will make a surprise appearance at their great-grandmother’s funeral today, walking behind her coffin into Westminster Abbey
It is understood the children will also be in the congregation for the committal service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor this afternoon. A decision is to be taken about whether they feel up to taking part in the procession there, too.
George and Charlotte will travel by car to the Abbey with Kate and Camilla, before joining the foot procession as it enters.
Before today’s state funeral service at 11am, a bell will toll 96 times, reflecting the years of Queen Elizabeth’s life. The service will, Buckingham Palace said last night, pay tribute to the Queen’s remarkable reign and lifetime of service as head of state, nation and Commonwealth.
It will be conducted by The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, with hymns including The Lord’s My Shepherd and Love Divine. Lessons feature 1 Corinthians 15 20-26, 53-end and John 14 1-9a, with all aspects personally chosen by the Queen.
A specially commissioned choral piece, Like As The Hart, composed by the Master of The King’s Music, Judith Weir, will be sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. The choir will also sing a short anthem, O Taste And See, which was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams for the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.
+2
The Daily Mail understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales thought ‘long and hard’ about whether their two eldest children, aged nine and seven, should join them
The Archbishop of Canterbury will give a reading, while Prime Minister Liz Truss will read the second lesson, with prayers from leading clerics including the Bishop of London and Archbishop of York.
Tears are sure to flow at The Last Post and Reveille, as well as the first major public rendition of the National Anthem.
A rendition of Sleep, Dearie, Sleep played by the Queen’s piper will have huge significance to her family.
After the service, the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung, fully muffled, as is the tradition following the sovereign’s funeral. The coffin will then continue its last journey through London and out to Windsor. The committal service at St George’s Chapel at 4pm will be smaller and far more personal.
And with no cameras present, the Royal Family will gather for a private interment at 7.30pm.
News
David Beckham was anxious when a female fan kept lurking around his house and left thre@ts to att@ck his wife and children… Harper was so scared she didn’t dare go to school for a week (video)
According to the Daily Mail on July 13, David Beckham is extremely angry and helpless because of a stalker. The woman named Sharon Bell, 58 years old,…
David Beckham planned to achieve a new title by continuously currying favor with King Charles, even if it meant betr@ying his friendship with Prince Harry (video)
David and Victoria Beckham are said to be hoping to gain new titles after teaming up with King Charles, it has been claimed. The celebrity couple have…
Where Is Princess Diana Buried? All About Her Oval Lake Grave at Althorp
Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer has called the late royal’s private grave at Althorp Estate “tranquil” An aerial view of the burial site of Diana, Princess of…
Princess Diana’s Siblings: Everything to Know About Her Brother and Sisters
Princess Diana grew up with older sisters Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes and younger brother Charles Spencer Diana Princess of Wales with her sisters Lady…
Princess Diana Wore Philadelphia Eagles Jacket to Show She Was ‘With It’ as a Young Mom, Bodyguard Says
The late Princess of Wales’ unexpected fashion statement is the focus of a special segment heading to ESPN — and PEOPLE has an exclusive sneak peek Princess…
Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress Secrets: Fake Clues, Hiccups and Hidden Touches by the Designers
Keeping Princess Diana’s bridal gown a secret until the big day meant having a number of backup plans — find out the best-kept secrets from her big…
End of content
No more pages to load