The day after the arrival of the remains of Elizabeth II, who died on September 8 in Scotland at her Balmoral castle, at Buckingham Palace in London, the sovereign’s coffin was transferred this Wednesday to Westminster Hall, where the British They can pay tribute to you. a final tribute over the next five days.
The royal procession toured the British capital for about forty minutes, to the sound of the bells of Big Ben and the shots of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Prince Harry in civilian clothes
The funeral procession followed a well elaborated protocol. Around the coffin, on foot, King Charles III and his brothers, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
Behind them were also the king’s two sons, the Prince of Wales, William, and Prince Harry, who was said to have been cold for several months. The latter, unlike his brother, marched in civilian clothes because he resigned from his royal commitments in 2020. In fact, only “active” members of the royal family can wear the military uniform. Harry wasn’t wearing his service medals either, despite serving twice in Afghanistan, as he also lost his military titles.
Queen consort Camilla, along with William and Harry’s wives Kate and Meghan, drove to Westminster Hall and were not directly involved in the motorcade.
Source: BFM TV
