Prince William Says Walking Behind Queen Elizabeth's Coffin Brought Back Memories of Doing Same For Princess Diana

Prince William honored the late Queen Elizabeth II in his first public speech as the Prince of Wales Tuesday. The Duke of Cambridge and Cornwall attended the United for Wildlife Global Summit, where he spoke about animals being threatened by poachers. Prince William created United for Wildlife in 2014 as part of the Royal Foundation.

Prince William has vowed to honour his "much-missed grandmother", Queen Elizabeth, through his environmental work. The Prince of Wales has given his first speech since the monarch died last month, and in his address to the United for Wildlife Global Summit, he reaffirmed his commitment to the "war" against the illegal wildlife trade while reflecting on the influence his grandparents and father, King Charles, have had on his charitable efforts. He said: "Our natural world is one of our greatest assets.

While meeting with volunteers and staff who helped out on the day of the Queen’s funeral, the Prince of Wales opened up a little about the grief he has felt following the death of his grandmother, Queen Eliabeth II. Reflecting on his grief, Prince William, 40, said: “There are certain moments that catch you out.

Prince William was unable to attend the 2022 Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in person on Wednesday, but he made sure to record a special message.

Prince Harry and Prince William reunited at Monday's funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, limiting their interactions with each other as they mourned the late monarch at St. George's Chapel.Though the brothers are said to be estranged following Harry and Meghan Markle's decision in 2020 to step down as senior members of the royal family, the pair was seen marking a show of unity during key moments at the funeral — from William inviting Harry and Meghan to sit with them at the committal service to the brothers walking alongside each other during the funeral procession.«What I didn't see was them together other than in the procession, and if you looked at the seating plan, it almost seemed like every effort was being made so that there wasn't an awkward moment where they had to sit side by side,» royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET's Kevin Frazier at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in England of William and Harry's interactions.

Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, who paid tribute to their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, alongside their parents during her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.Charlotte was seen wearing a horseshoe brooch in a touching tribute to her late great-grandmother, who loved horses. A source tells ET that the brooch was a gift from the queen. George was dressed in a navy blue suit as he joined his sister and other members of the royal family. Missing from the occasion was William and Kate's youngest son, 4-year-old Prince Louis. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with Gayle King, who revealed that she was told the royal duo wanted to be part of the day's ceremonies, despite the heaviness of the day. «I'm told that there was a conversation with [their] mom and dad about [whether] they [were] up for it,» she shared, adding that William and Kate «put it out» to the children to make their own decision. «We just learned about the decision this morning that they were gonna participate.»King said that from her perspective, the pair's presence seemed to be «setting a scene.» «The queen [was] never expected to be queen, she became second in line for the throne when she was just 10... she never thought she would actually be queen, she thought her father would serve out.

At the late Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, one member of the royal family in particular seemed to be overcome with emotion: Prince Harry. Prince William and Prince Harry set aside their differences to walk in the late queen's funeral procession.

The Queen's funeral service has taken place at Westminster Abbey and viewers around the world were overcome with emotion while watching the coverage. More than 2000 mourners packed the Abbey as well as thousands of people who lined the streets of London to witness the procession. Queen Elizabeth's immediate and extended family walked solemnly behind her coffin as it was brought into Westminster Abbey, and viewers found themselves sobbing as they watched brothers Prince William and Prince Harry who today walked side-by-side.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was seen looking isolated in his grief as he was left out of the Royal salute behind the Queen's coffin. Prince Harry followed the coffin of his grandmother the Queen as it was carried in a procession from New Palace Yard towards Westminster Abbey on the State Gun Carriage before her state funeral. Harry joined his father King Charles and other members of the royal family on foot, including his brother William, Prince of Wales and Andrew, Duke of York.The King and other royals, including the Princess Royal, the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Wessex were all wearing military uniform.

Prince William and Prince Harry put their differences aside this morning as they walked together behind the Queen’s coffin as it made its journey from Westminster Hall to nearby Westminster Abbey. The pair looked united in grief as they walked side-by-side behind their late grandmother's coffin for its final journey. William was in full military uniform, as Prince Harry wore a morning suit.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the Queen’s state funeral, the order of service has shown.The nine year old future king and his seven year old sister will gather with 2,000 people in Westminster Abbey to remember their late great-grandmother on Monday 19 September, as millions watch the televised service across the globe.The young Prince and Princess will walk through the gothic church with the Royal Family, in procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it is carried by the military bearer party.Their grandfather, the King with the Queen Consort will process immediately behind the coffin, followed by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, then the Duke of York, followed by the Earl and Countess of Wessex, and then the Prince and Princess of Wales. George and Charlotte, who called the Queen “Gan Gan”, will be together, behind their parents, walking side-by-side in formation, followed by their uncle and aunt the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and other members of the Royal Family.The second and third in line to the throne are also expected to be at the committal service in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle afterwards.The Prince and Princess’ four year old brother Prince Louis is not set to be there.

when they had been so much on show and done their duty with such strength and dignity, came a moment to connect with the people for the Prince and Princess of Wales. They were only meant to stay for a short while, to see the flowers left at the gates of Sandringham House; an hour later, they were still talking to mourners, taking the time to painstakingly thank as many people as they could for the care they were showing their family. These weren’t just brief handshakes and on to the next – at points the couple, both visibly moved, seemed to be sharing the most intimate conversations.

Walking in Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral procession on Wednesday was very emotional for Prince William for more reasons than mourning his grandmother. It also brought him flashbacks of his mother Princess Diana’s funeral!

Prince William gave an emotional speech to mourners on Thursday, opening up about just how painful it was walking behind the coffin of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in the funeral procession. In video captured by Sky News, the new Prince of Wales talked to the crowd during a walkabout in Sandringham, where he and wife Kate Middleton perused tributes left in Queen Elizabeth's honor.  Prince William and Prince Harry walked side by side during the queen's funeral procession.

Prince William has revealed how walking behind his grandmother the Queen’s coffin yesterday brought back memories of his mother Diana’s funeral. Prince William and Prince Harry put aside their differences as they walked in solidarity together behind The Queen’s coffin on her journey to Westminster Hall.The brothers, who have had a strained relationship in recent years, walked united in grief during the Queen’s procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where the coffin will now lie in state until the funeral on Monday September 19.

Prince Harry and Prince Andrew were excluded from an important moment. Amid the mourning period following Queen Elizabeth II‘s death, the two men were not permitted to salute the late monarch’s coffin.

The services in honor of Queen Elizabeth II continue.

Wow. Prince William and Prince Harry are really trying to prove they are a united front following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

A moving echo of the past. Prince William and Prince Harry united behind Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin almost 25 years to the day after Princess Diana‘s funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II's body has left Buckingham Palace for the last time. Mourners came out in droves on Wednesday to see the historic procession of the late British monarch as her coffin traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. Somberly walking behind Her Majesty's casket was her son, King Charles III, and two grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Other royals included in the procession were Elizabeth's other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.