Royal fans in tears about what Harry, William and Queen's grandchildren did for her as they hold vigil
Fans of the royal family were reduced to tears as the Queen's eight grandchildren held a vigil around her coffin. The Prince of Wales led his brother the Duke of Sussex, as well as his cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn into Westminster Hall early on Saturday evening .
Harry, who turned 38 earlier this week, was notably wearing his uniform in Westminster Hall, ahead of the Queen’s state funeral on Monday. The prince, who saw action on the front line during two tours of duty in Afghanistan, has previously been denied the chance to wear his military uniform as he publicly mourns, because he is no longer a working royal.
But royal sources say it was the King who decided his youngest son could wear his uniform during the emotional vigil. Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren appeared sombre as they made their way down the steps before taking their positions, where they then stood with bowed heads for 15 minutes. As they watched the poignant scenes unfold, royal fans shared their thoughts on social media. @c0rrad0 tweeted: "Heartbreaking seeing the queens grandchildren having to go through this." @MLM67013469 commented: "I’m watching the grandchildren guarding and just have chills! Very moving."
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