The Queen will now lie in state until her funeral on Monday
Some mourners entering Westminster Hall to pay their respects to the Queen were treated to the spectacle of the regular Changing of the Guard. At 5.40pm, the flow of people was stopped as ten guards slowly marched down the narrow steps in the far corner of the cavernous chamber.
"Ten guards stood around her coffin impeccably still. Mourners filed past on either side of her coffin, bowing and curtseying as they passed," he says. "As people leave the Palace of Westminster, there’s a scrum of journalists from around the world asking mourners what it was like inside. People left the palace full of emotion, a few in tears.
The Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex appeared solemn as they walked behind the coffin in a procession led by the King this afternoon. With Harry now living with his wife Meghan in the United States, and William with his wife Kate at Windsor, it was a rare moment for the brothers, who are now rarely seen together.
Growing up together, William and Harry were much closer. The princes were just 15 and 12 when their mother was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Harry said of William when he turned 21: “Ever since our mother died, obviously we were close, but he is the one person on this earth who I can actually really… we can talk about anything.” But since then, their once close relationship appears to have cracked.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queen's coffin procession start time, route and how to watchQueen Elizabeth's London coffin procession for lying in state - start time, route, viewing areas and how to watch
Read more »
Queen dies - latest news: What to expect today as Queen leaves Buckingham Palace for final timeQueen Elizabeth's journey from Edinburgh has ended on the rain-soaked streets of London. On Wednesday her family will accompany her coffin to Westminster Hall where the lying in state period will begin.
Read more »
Queen to leave Buckingham Palace for final time as lying in state beginsHundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to pay their final respects to their late monarch in Westminster Hall
Read more »
Royal Family greet Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Buckingham PalaceThe Queen's children and grandchildren greeted her coffin on its arrival at Buckingham Palace. There was applause from the thousands gathered outside as the hearse arrived at the palace. More here on the Queen's arrival in London: 📸 Getty Images, PA
Read more »
Queen leaves Buckingham Palace for final time as King Charles leads Royals in procession to ParliamentKing Charles III and Princes William and Harry walked a solemn mile behind the Queen's coffin in front of thousands of mourners as she was brought to lie in state at Westminster Hall this afternoon.
Read more »
In Pictures: The Queen Has Made Her Final Journey To Buckingham PalaceHer Majesty’s coffin was greeted by King Charles III and other members of the royal family, including the new Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Read more »