Prince Andrew seen in military uniform for first time as Queen's children hold vigil at lying in state

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Queen Elizabeth II's four children - including King Charles III - have finished their vigil, which took place amongst members of the public. All of the royals - including Prince Andrew - were wearing military uniform. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602

Prince Andrew has been seen in military uniform for the first time as the Queen's children gathered at Westminster Hall to stand vigil over the Queen's coffin.

He stopped being a working royal in the wake of the Jeffery Epstein affair, and so lost the automatic right to wear military dress at ceremonial occasions. Shortly after they stood up on the catafalque, viewing from the public resumed, with people filing past and some stopping to curtsy or bow.

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