Elizabeth II’s children attended the Queen’s vigil at Westminster Hall in London, the place where the body is on display for visitors, this Friday (16th).
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King Charles III and his brothers Andrew, Edward and Anna stood around the coffin in a ceremony known as the Prince’s Vigil. The ceremony lasted about 15 minutes.
The Prince’s Vigil is a tradition that began in 1936 when George V’s four sons stood guard around his coffin.
The Queen’s grandchildren are expected to hold the same vigil on Saturday afternoon (17). According to royal family sources, Charles III. requested that Elizabeth II’s eight grandchildren be present at the vigil.
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8th at the age of 96. The coffin stands on a purple catafalque on a pedestal topped by the royal standard, imperial crown and scepter, which are symbols of the power of the British monarchy.
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Queue to visit the coffin
In London, thousands of people paid their last respects to the Queen in Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the British Parliament.
On Friday morning, the steady stream of subjects forced authorities to suspend for at least six hours access to the severalkilometer line where the wait for the coffin is nearly 14 hours.
The tributes evoke scenes of great emotion and deep respect from the British public.