Young Royals Join Parents at Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, Sharing Emotional Moment with Prince Harry

Princess Charlotte and Prince George attended the state funeral of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, alongside their parents, Prince William and Princess Kate. The young royals were seen sharing a touching moment with their uncle, Prince Harry.

The death of Queen Elizabeth led to considerable deliberation between Prince William and Princess Kate regarding the attendance of their children at the funeral. Ultimately, it was decided that Prince George, second in line to the throne, and his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, would be present at the solemn event, while their younger brother, Prince Louis, stayed at home.

The emotionally charged day saw the two young royals joining their parents in paying respects to the UK’s longest-serving monarch, an act witnessed by the public through cameras capturing the funeral and committal service, according to reports from the Mirror.

A congregation of 2000 attended the state funeral held in Westminster Abbey. During the procession, Kate and William were seen flanking their two children, with Kate firmly holding Charlotte’s hand.

Following the service at Westminster Abbey, the late Queen’s coffin was transported to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor for the Committal Service. As the coffin passed by the young royals, Charlotte was observed instructing her elder brother, “You need to bow,” a directive he quickly acted upon.

At the Committal Service, Princess Charlotte was seated between her mother, Kate, and her uncle, Prince Harry. An emotional exchange between Charlotte and Harry was noted as Charlotte adjusted her hat and glanced at Harry, who responded with a warm smile.

Prince Harry, who stepped back from royal duties and relocated to California, has had limited contact with his niece and nephews, as well as with his brother, William, and sister-in-law, Kate. His recent return to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games sparked speculation about a potential reunion with his estranged brother, especially given the health challenges currently faced by the Royal Family. Both King Charles and Kate are undergoing cancer treatment.