The Queen’s coffin will remain in Westminster until Monday morning.
The late queen Elizabeth’s the grandchildren went to hold a moment of silence in memory of their grandmother on Saturday at Westminster Hall.
Princes William and Harry led by the princesses Beatrice’s and Eugenie’s, by Peter Phillips and by Zara Tindall and Lady of Louise Windsor and Lord of James Windsor to the casket, which they stationed themselves to guard. William and Harry stood at the ends of the coffin.
The queen’s eight grandchildren stood by the sides of the coffin with their heads bowed. REUTERS, POOL
Earlier on Friday, Elizabeth’s children held a similar vigil over their mother’s coffin.
At the same time, with the grandchildren standing guard, the grieving people continued their journey. The line leading to the Queen’s coffin has already grown to more than a day long.
The coffin will remain in Westminster Hall until Monday morning, after which it will be carried across London for a state funeral. Finally, the casket will be moved to Windsor Castle for a private ceremony.
Elisabet died on September 8 when she was 96 years old.
Leaving, Prince William led the crowd, while Harry came up behind the entourage. POOL, REUTERS