Princess in Love 2

Chapter 5 - The Three Family Vigils

"The Princes' Vigil refers to the occasions when members of the British royal family "stood guard" during the funeral of one of their family members, during or as part of a state funeral or British ceremonial. This first happened with King George V in with King Edward VII Prince George Duke of Kent Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and Prince George Duke of Kent in 1936. With Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in 2002, and with Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. Before 2022, only the male members of the British royal family took part in the vigil. In 2022, however, the female members of the royal family took part in the vigil. Anne, Princess Royal, took part alongside her three brothers in both vigils for their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while the Queen's four granddaughters took part in a separate vigil for the grandchildren, also her great-grandchildren and older great-granddaughters took part in the vigil, Helena in her navy uniform with her British medals and orders George with his Platinum Jubilee medal, and the other five great-granddaughters in mourning dress where Elizabeth's cousins were joined by Richard Duke of Gloucester and Edward Duke of Kent and Michael of Kent."

First Vigil

(September 16th, Buckingham Palace)

Those inside Buckigham Palace knew very well what they were doing, they were going to honor the memory of their mother the matriarch of the family and Queen of the United Kingdom of the Commonwealth and Head of the Church of England and Scotland. The members inside were Charles (King) Anne Princess Royal Andrew Duke of York and Edward Earl of Wessex with their wives daughters granddaughters. At 7.20 p.m. the cars left Buckigham Palace for Wesminster Hall, (...) upon arrival they were taken to the "Jubilee Room" where they were informed that they would have 15 minutes of surveillance, the other members went to where the British royal family was. At 7.47 p.m., they descended a small staircase, Charles in front, Anne to his left, Andrew behind and Edward to his right, the General touched the sword and the 15 minutes began, the public lined up to say thank you for Elizabeth's life, many people queued to say goodbye, including former army soldiers and footballers (David Beckham).