Queen's grandson James, 14, likened to young Prince William at Diana's funeral
17.09.2022 - 22:39
/ ok.co.uk
Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's youngest grandson James, Viscount Severn, looked sombre as he took his place standing guard by his late grandmother's coffin on Saturday 17 September evening.The Prince of Wales, 40, led his brother Harry, 37, and his cousins Zara Tindall, 41, and Peter Philips, 44, Princesses Beatrice, 34, and Eugenie, 32, alongside Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and her younger brother James, 14, as they made their through Westminster Hall before taking their places. William stood at the head of the coffin, while the Duke of Sussex could be seen standing guard at the rear. James, Viscount Severn, meanwhile, stood on Harry's left – with his bowed down as he donned a black suit.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter Royal fans couldn't help but praise James for showing incredible strength by taking on the task, while others made a comparison between him and a young Prince William who attended his own mum Princess Diana's funeral in 1997. "is it me, or does James, Viscount Severn look like a young Prince William here. Reminiscent of Diana's funeral, walking behind the coffin." one person wrote.
Another shared: "Bless all the royal grandchildren for that vigil. Especially the Wessex children: so young and not much in the spotlight, hope someone gave them a hug after. Couldn't help thinking how much James Viscount Severn with his teen floppy hair looked like William at Diana's funeral," with a sad face emoji.