Queen's grandchildren

Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren—Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor, ...

During the procession of the Queen's coffin to lie in state, Members of the public pay their respects as they pass the coffin. A wider view of the vigil at Westminster Hall. They both wore the uniform of the Blues and Royals. The grandchildren are standing vigil at the invitation of the King, and they were all "keen to pay their respects," according to a royal source. Tonight, their children, [the Queen's grandchildren](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g22606762/queen-elizabeth-grandchildren/), have done the same. You, being you, will never know the impact you have had on our family and so many people around the world." He was followed by Prince Harry. Only William and Harry wore military uniforms; the others wore morning coat and dark formal dress. [Savannah Phillips](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16651850/savannah-phillips-facts/) and [Isla Phillips](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16567343/isla-phillips-facts/) to Westminster Hall [yesterday](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41250644/queen-elizabeth-entire-extended-royal-family-vigil-photos/). [stood vigil at her coffin](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41250644/queen-elizabeth-entire-extended-royal-family-vigil-photos/) as it lies in state at Westminster Hall in the Vigil of the Princes. With Prince William standing at the head of the coffin, and Prince Harry at the foot, they were joined by their six cousins:

Princes William and Harry stood vigil at either end of the coffin of their grandmother Queen Elizabeth on Saturday, heads bowed as a line of mourners ...

Others in the line fell to their knees. "That was the highlight. Footage showed a man being pinned to the ground by police officers and taken away. "She wouldn't believe all this, she really wouldn't," William was heard telling one man of the late queen, who came to the throne in 1952. US President Joe Biden was expected to go to the lying-in-state on Sunday. William and Harry were joined by their six cousins, including Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, who earlier paid tribute to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

The Queen's eight grandchildren have held a vigil at her lying in state at Westminster Hall.

I would walk to the end of the earth for my queen." Prince Harry stood at the foot. Overnight, volunteers distributed blankets and cups of tea to people in line as temperatures fell to 6 degrees Celsius. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever," the royal sisters said. Prince William stood with his head bowed at the head of the coffin. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex both wore military uniform, after Harry wore civilian clothes during the procession of

All eight of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren gathered to honor Queen Elizabeth in a moving vigil on Saturday, where Prince Harry wore his military uniform.

[Jack Brooksbank](https://people.com/tag/jack-brooksbank/). [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/) took his position at the foot of the coffin alongside Prince Andrew's two daughters, [Princess Beatrice](https://people.com/tag/princess-beatrice/), 34, and [Princess Eugenie](https://people.com/tag/princess-eugenie/). [lost his three honorary military titles](https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-disappointed-losing-patronages-still-strong-family-bond/) (Captain General of the Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Honington and Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving, Royal Naval Command) after he and wife [Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) stepped back from their senior royal roles in March 2020. [Sign up for our free Royals newsletter](http://x.specialoffers.meredith.com/ats/show.aspx?cr=588&fm=237) to get the latest updates on [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/), [Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) and more! [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) led the procession in, followed by [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/), both dressed in their Blues and Royals uniforms. Members of the Queen's staff also participated in the procession. [Peter Phillips](https://people.com/royals/who-is-peter-phillips-walked-between-prince-harry-prince-william-funeral-prince-philip/), [Zara Tindall](https://people.com/tag/zara-tindall/), [Princess Beatrice](https://people.com/tag/princess-beatrice/), [Princess Eugenie](https://people.com/tag/princess-eugenie/), [Lady Louise Windsor](https://people.com/royals/lady-louise-will-attend-university-where-prince-william-kate-middleton-met/) and [James, Vicount Severn](https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-talks-homeschooling-lady-louise-james-viscount-severn/) — gathered on Saturday to host a vigil honoring the late monarch at Westminster Hall ahead of her upcoming state funeral on Monday. [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/) and [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) Unite for Stunning Vigil at [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/)'s Coffin with Cousins [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/) to wear his military uniform for the vigil was made without him requesting a change, PEOPLE has learned. The Duke of Sussex was prepared to wear whatever was asked. Their parents, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex were in Westminster Hall during the ceremony. [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) stood at the head of Her Majesty's coffin during the 15-minute vigil, flanked by Princess Anne's two children, Peter, 44, and Zara, 41.

London: The late Queen's eight grandchildren, led by heir to the throne Prince William, have staged a moving vigil in Westminster Hall as members of the ...

At the end of the procession were the two children of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and Queen’s only daughter. The two young children of Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, followed. It was first carried out in 1936 when King Edward VIII and his three brothers, Princes Albert, Henry and George, stood by the coffin of their late father, King George V.

Prince William and Prince Harry led their cousins in 15 minutes of silence for their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in London's Westminster Hall.

[The night before](https://people.com/royals/every-photo-queen-elizabeth-children-guarding-her-coffin/), Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie watched as their father Prince Andrew held vigil with Prince Edward, Princess Anne and King Charles III in a similar manner. [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) guided his brother and cousins through Westminster Hall as mourners who've been [waiting upwards of 14 hours](https://people.com/royals/david-beckham-waited-12-hours-to-pay-his-respects-to-queen-elizabeth/) to pay respects to the Queen looked on. [the Queen's eight grandchildren](https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-prince-william-unite-vigil-queen-elizabeth-grandchildren/) followed in the [steps of their parents](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-four-children-hold-vigil-westminster-hall-coffin/), holding vigil at their grandmother's coffin for 15 silent minutes in London's Westminster Hall. "She'd never believe this, honestly, she really wouldn't," [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) said of his grandmother's reaction to the line in a video shared by royal correspondent [Charlie Proctor on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MonarchyUK/status/1571102561717080072). [Peter Phillips](https://people.com/royals/who-is-peter-phillips-walked-between-prince-harry-prince-william-funeral-prince-philip/) stood near his cousin [James, Viscount Severn](https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-sophie-countess-of-wessex-children/), who is the youngest of the royal cousins at just 14. [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) and [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/), in their [military uniforms](https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-wil-wear-military-uniform-queen-vigil-charles-request/), led the way for their cousins: [Peter Phillips](https://people.com/royals/who-is-peter-phillips-walked-between-prince-harry-prince-william-funeral-prince-philip/), [Zara Tindall](https://people.com/tag/zara-tindall/), [Princess Beatrice](https://people.com/tag/princess-beatrice/), [Princess Eugenie](https://people.com/tag/princess-eugenie/), [Lady Louise Windsor](https://people.com/royals/lady-louise-will-attend-university-where-prince-william-kate-middleton-met/) and [James, Vicount Severn](https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-talks-homeschooling-lady-louise-james-viscount-severn/).

Queen Consort Camilla pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, saying "it must have been so difficult for her being this solitary woman". Follow live.

In a nod to local culture, she wore green in Ireland and maple leaf motifs in Canada. By Dannielle Maguire She was the only one. "It must have been so difficult for her being this solitary woman," she said. So I think she carved her own role."

The Queen's eight grandchildren have held a vigil at the coffin of their grandmother, and a haka by New Zealand Defence Forces troops has stirred social ...

For now dear grannie, all we want to say is thank you." William, now the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot. The Queen's eight grandchildren have held a vigil at the coffin of their grandmother, and a haka by New Zealand Defence Forces troops has stirred social media.

Princes William and Harry led the historic vigil on Saturday the 17th September, but what is the Vigil of the Princes?

Details of Her Majesty's final resting place](https://www.goodto.com/royal-news/where-will-queen-elizabeth-ii-be-buried-649309)(opens in new tab) [royal ceremonies](https://www.goodto.com/entertainment/royal-news/when-was-the-last-state-funeral-diana-queen-mother) (opens in new tab), vigils are undertaken to pay respect to the late monarch and will be held by both members of the royal family and members of the armed forces. A timeline of The Queen's funeral. Who will be attending The Queen's funeral? In 2002, the four grandsons of the Queen Mother, the then Prince of Wales, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and Viscount Linley, now the Earl of Snowdon, kept vigil at her coffin in Westminster Hall. She began her freelance journalism career after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in Magazine Journalism, receiving an NCTJ diploma, and earning a First Class BA (Hons) in Journalism at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. In doing so, Princess Anne became the first female member of the Royal Family to hold vigil. This tradition dubbed the Vigil of the Princes refers to occasions when members of the British royal family have stood guard during the lying in state of one of their relatives. A vigil is a period of 'devotional watching' or observance, usually undertaken during the night before a significant event. Either side of Prince William stood his cousins, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, the children of the Princess Royal, while Prince Harry stood with the Duke of York’s two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. The two young siblings, aged 18 and 14 respectively, garnered great praise for their poise and composure during the vigil across social media, with many drawing comparisons between Viscount Severn and a young Prince William. Sign up to the GoodTo Newsletter.