James, Viscount Severn

All eight of the Queen's grandchildren mounted an emotional vigil around her coffin at Westminster Hall, including 14-year-old James, Viscount Severn, ...

He said: "The Queen's passing has left an unimaginable void in all our lives. Along with Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, James walked in formation into Westminster Hall and stood at the side of his grandmother's coffin. "Given that my mama let us spend so much time with her, I think she also rather enjoyed watching those passions blossom. He bowed his head as he positioned himself in between Peter and Eugenie while tearful mourners, who had waited in a long queue, came to pay their respects. During a ceremony in Windsor Castle in 2017, she was introduced to an eight-year-old boy, who was around the same age as James at the time. And during his moving tribute to his mother, James' dad Edward touched on the teenager's shared loves and passions with the Queen - and the late Philip. Proud dad Edward described his newborn son as "very cute and very cuddly" and at the time of his birth, he was eighth in line to the throne - although he has now slipped to 14th. James' title is Viscount Severn - one of his dad Edward's subsidiary titles - and the decision was said to be part of his parent's hopes for their children to have as normal a childhood as possible. Both James and sister Louise have often been described as among the Queen's favourite grandchildren - and shared a close relationship with her. This means that James and his older sister Louise, are titled as children of an Earl - and don't use the HRH style. [Sophie Wessex](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sophie-wessex), bravely joined his older sister [Lady Louise Windsor](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lady-louise-windsor) and his cousins [Prince William](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-william) and [Prince Harry](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-harry) for a [poignant and moving vigil around the late monarch's coffin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/princes-william-harry-stand-united-28017843). His full name is James Alexander Philip Theo - with the middle name Philip clearly a nod to his late grandfather

James, the 14-year-old son of Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, joined his sister Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and cousins for the 15-minute vigil at ...

Brothers William and Harry - both dressed in uniform - stood guard at the Queen's lying in state in Westminster Hall on Saturday evening as a stream of mourners filed past after queueing for hours. The Queen's eight grandchildren - including Prince Harry in his military uniform - stood by her coffin in her honour as she lay in state in Westminster Hall as weeping mourners filed past tonight. The Queen's eight grandchildren carried out a vigil at her coffin on Saturday evening in the Palace of Westminster My eyes were glued to him that whole time.. The display, and his sandy blond hair, prompted some royal watchers to point out a likeness between James and a 15-year-old Prince William at Princess Diana's funeral [Prince Edward](/news/prince-edward/index.html) and the [Countess of Wessex](/news/sophie-countess-of-wessex/index.html), joined his sister [Lady Louise Windsor](/news/lady-louise-windsor/index.html), 18, and cousins for the 15-minute vigil at Westminster Hall.

Royal fans made the comments as the 14-year-old stood by his Grandma, the Queen's coffin as Westminster Hall.

One wrote: "Imagine being 14 and standing vigil besides the coffin of your grandmother. Royal fans have praised the 14-year-old for his bravery as he stood in the public eye whilst grieving the loss of his grandmother who died aged 96 at Balmoral on September 8. Prince William led the way as the Queen's grandchildren gathered by her coffin which is lying in state at Westminster Hall.

James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins.

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James, Viscount Severn, joined his cousins as they stood vigil by their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Saturday. The 14-year-old is the late ...

At the time, William was 15 and Harry was 12. At 14, James is close to the ages that Prince William and Prince Harry were when they walked behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin during her funeral on Sept. "Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. Along with his male cousins, James wore the commemorative medals that were given to them by the queen. It was a rare public appearance for James, who mostly keeps out of the spotlight. His parents Edward and Sophie were also in attendance as they watched their two children stand vigil from a viewing platform.

The 14-year-old was joined by his sister Lady Louise, Prince William, Prince Harry and other grandchildren in the vigil that took place on Saturday, ...

Meanwhile, on Saturday, September 10, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen will be honored with a state funeral on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey in Central London. King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward did their ceremonial vigil of the late Queen where Prince Andrew was also permitted to don the military uniform. The vigil also saw Prince Williams and Prince Harry once again uniting to mourn the death of their dearest grandmother.

James, Viscount Severn, joined his cousins as they stood vigil by their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Saturday. The 14-year-old is the late ...

At the time, William was 15 and Harry was 12. At 14, James is close to the ages that Prince William and Prince Harry were when they walked behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin during her funeral on Sept. "Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. Along with his male cousins, James wore the commemorative medals that were given to them by the queen. It was a rare public appearance for James, who mostly keeps out of the spotlight. His parents Edward and Sophie were also in attendance as they watched their two children stand vigil from a viewing platform.

The Queen's youngest grandchild was praised by viewers as he stood guard of Her Majesty's coffin.

Someone else commented: “Young James Viscount Severn looks so much like Prince William when he was of a similar age and having to go through so much pain publicly, such a brave young man.” Viewers said the teen was “admirable” for standing vigil at such a young age. Those watching the vigil at Westminster Hall praised James, Viscount Severn, for bravely standing alongside his cousins for the 15-minute period of reflection,

His parents Edward and Sophie were also in attendance as they watched their two children stand vigil from a viewing platform. LIVE UPDATES: QUEEN ELIZABETH II ...

The Countess of Wessex explained her and Edward’s decision to not give their children titles in 2020 interview with the Times of London. Of his decision to attend the vigil with his cousins, a royal source told People magazine that “the grandchildren, at the King’s invitation, are very keen to pay their respects.” Aside from attending major royal events with their parents, James and Louise lead relatively private lives. According to a 1917 decree issued by King George V, the children and grandchildren of a reigning sovereign have the automatic right to the titles prince or princess and HRH (His/Her Royal Highness). The family vigil was witnessed by members of the public, who had waited in the 16-hour queue in order to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth, who died at the age of 96 on Sept. Edward and Sophie declined to give their children prince and princess titles, though they may opt to use the titles after they turn 18. James, who is the 14-year-old son of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, took part in a 15-minute silent family vigil at the queen’s lying-in-state in Westminster Hall.

Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex's youngest son James, Viscount Severn has been compared to Prince William at Diana's funeral.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. Your grandmother would be very proud of you.’ Similarly, Ave from Wales, said: ‘Well done James Viscount Severn! [](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) [check our news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [tribute to their grandma yesterday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/william-and-harry-lead-queens-grandchildren-for-vigil-at-her-coffin-17396187/), [as all eight of them stood guard around her coffin for 15 minutes.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/william-and-harry-lead-queens-grandchildren-for-vigil-at-her-coffin-17396187/)as all eight of them stood guard around her coffin for 15 minutes. [Buckingham Palace](https://metro.co.uk/tag/buckingham-palace/?ico=auto_link_news_P9_LNK1) to Westminster Hall last Wednesday [‘brought back a few memories’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/william-says-walk-behind-queens-coffin-reminded-him-of-dianas-funeral-17385843/). [made several public appearances during the national mourning period.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/how-old-are-prince-edward-and-sophie-wessexs-children-louise-and-james-17389995/) [Live tracker shows how long the queue is to see Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/queen-death-live-tracker-shows-how-long-queue-is-to-see-lying-in-state-17375482/) [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [What time is the Queen’s funeral and where is it taking place?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/) [Nationwide minute's silence for The Queen at 8pm on Sunday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/nationwide-minutes-silence-for-the-queen-at-8pm-on-sunday-17356105/) [Drivers told ‘avoid central London’ with major road closures for Queen’s funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/drivers-told-avoid-central-london-with-major-road-closures-for-queens-funeral-17390746/)

Queen Elizabeth II's youngest grandchild James, Viscount Severn, joined other members of the royal family to pay his respects at Westminster Hall.

Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. [told the BBC in 1999](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/06/99/royal_wedding/373120.stm): “Viscount Severn was used by minor members of the royal family years ago. [ The Succession of the Crown Act (brought about in 2013)](https://inews.co.uk/news/royal-line-succession-queens-death-changed-in-line-throne-1304943?ico=in-line_link) now means that the viscount falls behind his older sister in succession. [15-minute silent family vigil](https://inews.co.uk/news/vigil-of-the-princes-what-meaning-explained-who-stand-queen-edinburgh-1851236?ico=in-line_link) alongside the Queen’s seven other grandchildren, where he stood by the coffin in [Westminster Hall](https://inews.co.uk/news/where-westminster-hall-history-palace-westminster-why-queen-lie-in-state-1851372?ico=in-line_link) with his head bowed. [Queen Elizabeth II’s](https://inews.co.uk/topic/the-queen?ico=in-line_link) youngest grandchild James, Viscount Severn, joined other members of the Royal Family to [ pay his respects at Westminster Hall](https://inews.co.uk/news/where-westminster-hall-history-palace-westminster-why-queen-lie-in-state-1851372?ico=in-line_link). [HRH title](https://inews.co.uk/news/prince-andrew-military-affiliations-royal-patronages-queen-virginia-giuffre-case-private-citizen-1399935?ico=in-line_link) and rarely makes public appearances, but he attended the lying-in-state vigil on [Saturday evening](https://inews.co.uk/news/vigil-queen-grandchildren-when-time-saturday-who-take-part-explained-1859969?ico=in-line_link).

The 14-year-old, who is the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, joined the newly-appointed Prince of Wales on Saturday to honour the late monarch. Severn, ...

"That grandchildren vigil has brought back memories of saying goodbye to my own grandma. Your grandmother would be very proud of you." #princeEdward & #countessofWessex have every reason to be proud,” one fan wrote.