Room for reconciliation. The seating chart at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was not a snub at Prince Harry from King Charles III, royal historian Gareth Russell exclusively tells Us Weekly.
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Changing names. Following Queen Elizabeth II‘s death, many of her family members will gain new titles — including Prince Charles, Prince William and Duchess Kate.
After the monarch died at age 96 on Thursday, September 8, the Prince of Wales, 73, immediately became king. He is now officially styled as King Charles III, but his coronation may not happen for months. (While his mother acceded to the throne in February 1952, her formal coronation didn’t take place until June 1953.)
Charles addressed his mother’s death in an emotional statement on Thursday, with his official letterhead reading His Majesty the King.
“The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” he wrote. “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
He added: “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
While the king’s title change holds the most importance, many other royals gained new monikers after the queen’s death. In addition to being the Duke of Cambridge, 40-year-old William is now also the Duke of Cornwall, which was a title held by his father before he became king.
The former military pilot will eventually assume the title of Prince of Wales, which is reserved for the heir apparent. Charles automatically vacated the office when he became king, but the title is not heritable because it is merged with the crown. This means that the new king must formally appoint William as
Room for reconciliation. The seating chart at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral was not a snub at Prince Harry from King Charles III, royal historian Gareth Russell exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. Prince William and King Charles III each left personal notes to Her Majesty atop the wreath on her coffin during Monday's funeral ceremonies. William's card was inscribed with his and Kate Middleton's monograms, while Charles' handwritten note read: «In loving and devoted memory.
, the children and grandchildren of Camilla, Queen consort, were also in attendance at on Monday, September 19. Tom Parker Bowles, 47, and Laura Parker Bowles Lopes, 44, Camilla's two kids with ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles and step-siblings to Prince William and Prince Harry, were photographed among the mourners at Westminster Abbey. Lopes's husband, Harry Lopes, and their three children, Eliza, Gus, and Louis, were also in attendance. Though they are not considered official members of the royal family, both Tom and Laura have been spotted accompanying their mother at various formal events.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was an emotional day for the royal family and the world beyond. On Monday, the members of the royal family took the global stage to say one final farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died on Sept.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. A royal source tells ET that at King Charles III's request, the wreath at the top of the Queen's coffin during Monday's state funeral contained foliage of rosemary, English oak, and myrtle — cut directly from a plant that was grown from the myrtle that was in the Queen's wedding bouquet during her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip. The wreath also included flowers cut from the gardens of Royal Residences in hues of gold, pink and deep burgundy, with touches of white. Rosemary is said to be a symbol of remembrance, while English Oak signifies strength. Atop the wreath sits a personal, handwritten note from Her Majesty's eldest son, King Charles, reading: «In loving and devoted memory.
A tough conversation. Princess Kate opened up about how her youngest son, Prince Louis, is coping with Queen Elizabeth II‘s death.
King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise appearance Saturday and greeted mourners waiting in line to see Queen Elizabeth II's coffin Lying in State at Westminster Hall.The new monarch and Prince of Wales were seen shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries with mourners near Lambeth Bridge. Many of the mourners smiled and seemed genuinely surprised to see the new king and his heir.
As the country continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and King Charles III praised their support.
King Charles III and his siblings are standing vigil for their late mother. On Friday, the new monarch, alongside Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, all stood in front of the late Queen Elizabeth II's coffin as it laid in state at Westminster Hall. The queen died on Sept.
A whirlwind visit. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla rounded out their royal tour of the U.K. in Wales ahead of Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II's death this week brought about a strikingly similar scene as mourners watched on while Her Majesty's coffin made its way from Buckingham Palace and traveled to Westminster Hall, an image reminiscent of Princess Diana's memorial 25 years ago when Prince William and Prince Harry followed their mother's casket to its final resting place shortly after she died. As Queen Elizabeth II's coffin made the 20-minute journey through the streets of London, the world was transported back to 1997 where the young princes stood strong in their last physical act of protecting their mother before she was laid to rest. On Sept.
Prince Andrew will be taking on a key role during his late mum Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday 19 September.The Duke of York, 62, will once again march behind the late sovereign's coffin next week, a duty he upheld on Wednesday 14 September when the casket was moved from Buckingham Palace's Bow room to Westminster Hall – where she is currently lying-in-state to ensure the public have the opportunity to pay their respects. He's also been allowed to keep a prominent role within the Royal Family since his brother, 73, ascended to the throne last week.
Prince Harry, Prince William and King Charles III have once again reunited. The "Fab 4" reunited once again on Wednesday during the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II. (Getty Images) The royal trio were photographed walking behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the funeral procession to the Palace of Westminster.
Final bows. Meghan Markle greeted Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin at Westminster Hall with a respectful curtsy.
Queen Elizabeth left Buckingham Palace for the final time on Wednesday afternoon (14. 09. 22) as her coffin was transported to Westminster Hall.
be silenced. The Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast “Archetypes” is being put on hold amid international mourning for the Queen, who died Sept. 8.The podcast “will be paused during the official mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen,” according to the official Spotify page.
A solemn procession. All four of Queen Elizabeth II‘s children united to walk behind her coffin as it arrived at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
King Charles II has paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at Westminster Hall as he addressed Parliament, where he seemed to fight tears. The new monarch thanked the Speakers for their addresses and paid tribute to “the late sovereign, my beloved mother, the Queen”.
Paying her respects. Princess Anne dipped down in a curtsy as she greeted Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Sunday, September 11.