The Queen’s Children Pay Respect During Their Mother’s Vigil, Prince Andrew Wears Military Uniform

On the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, many people who spectated the event are asking: Why isn’t Prince Andrew wearing his uniform? 

A royal risk. Troops were warned to take precautions so they wouldn’t collapse during Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral — but the solution wasn’t foolproof.

A final goodbye. Princess Anne wore her ceremonial military uniform at the funeral of her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

As the world watched Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral on Monday, Prince Harry arrived wearing his morning suit and military medals. He then processed behind his grandmother’s coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her State Funeral service.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, Prince Harry arrived wearing his morning suit and military medals. He then processed behind his grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her State Funeral service. As has been an ongoing conversation throughout the official events surrounding the queen's funeral, the Duke of Sussex was not permitted to wear his military uniform to the State Funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey.His father, King Charles III, and older brother, Prince William, were both seen in their uniforms.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, Prince Harry arrived wearing his mourning suit and military medals. He then processed behind his grandmother's coffin as it moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey for her State Funeral service. As has been an ongoing conversation throughout the official events surrounding the queen's funeral, the Duke of Sussex was not permitted to wear his military uniform to the State Funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey.His father, King Charles III, and older brother, Prince William, were both seen in their uniforms.

The mourning continues. Prince Harry was not wearing his military uniform when he arrived at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.

Prince Harry's military uniform was noticeably different from his brother's, Prince William, and uncle's, Prince Andrew, as they each stood vigil over Queen Elizabeth II's coffin Saturday at Westminster Hall ahead of her funeral on Monday. The "ER" initials were positioned on the shoulder of Prince William's uniform, and were also seen on Prince Andrew's military regalia during another senior royal vigil, which stands for "Elizabeth Regina" in Latin.

The drama over Prince Harry‘s military uniform continues…

Prince Harry considered not wearing his military uniform to a vigil for his late grandmother after suffering a "humiliation," according to reports from the Times.

All for Grannie. As Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren held a special vigil ahead of her state funeral, Prince Harry was able to wear his military dress uniform despite initial back-and-forth rulings.

The four children of the late Queen Elizabeth came together for the “Vigil of the Princes” while her coffin lies in state.

King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward came together this evening, Friday 16 September, to pay tribute to their mother. Her Majesty the Queen died last week, and a series of memorial services and tributes have since taken place for the late monarch.The most recent to take place is this evening at Westminster Hall where her four children came together for a 15-minute vigil.The Queen is currently Lying-in-State there ahead of her funeral on Monday.The four siblings all came from Buckingham Palace together, but in separate cars. Charles' car lead the police escorted convoy as the new was King seen waving at people as he passed.

Queen Elizabeth II’s eight grandchildren will take part in a vigil to mark her life. The 96-year-old monarch - who died at Balmoral last week aged 96 - is to have her life and reign commemorated at a special ceremony attended by all her grandchildren; Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Peter Philips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn at Westminster Hall on Saturday (17. 09.

Prince Harry and his military uniform. Just one day after he wasn't allowed to wear his military uniform for the Service for the Reception of Her Majesty's Coffin, Harry will get to wear his uniform for an upcoming event.A source close to the royal family tells ET, Palace officials have informed Harry he can wear his military uniform at the Vigil on Saturday at Westminster Hall.

Prince Harry has reportedly been given special permission to sport his military uniform for Her late Majesty’s vigil on Saturday 17 September.The 37 year old was banned from wearing his military attire during the procession which saw the Queen’s coffin escorted from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday 14 September. Now, the Mirror has reported that the Prince will wear his military uniform on Saturday 17 September in a special tribute to the late sovereign. It appears the Duke of Sussex will don his military colours for a lying-in-state vigil staged by the Queen's grandchildren at Westminster Hall.

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.

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.As the royal family joined Queen Elizabeth's coffin on its procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, the group paused as King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince William and others saluted the coffin, as Harry and Andrew stood with their heads bowed.In addition to not saluting the coffin, Harry and Andrew were not allowed to wear military uniforms for the procession. After stepping down as a senior member of the royal family in 2020, Harry was forced to relinquish his honorary military appointments.

A sartorial tribute. Meghan Markle honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with her jewelry choices while attending the royal family’s Westminster Hall service.

Following protocol. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew‘s attendance at Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin procession came with certain rules — including that the duo were not allowed to perform a salute.