King Charles III watches from a window as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Buckingham Palace. AP
King Charles III watches from a window as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Buckingham Palace. AP
King Charles III watches from a window as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Buckingham Palace. AP
King Charles III watches from a window as the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Buckingham Palace. AP

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Who is the earl of Snowdon? And who's who in Queen Elizabeth's coffin procession?

The walk today is the last time the coffin is moved before viewing is opened to the public

Simon Rushton
Simon Rushton

September 14, 2022

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Senior royals are taking part in a march behind Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as she is moved to Westminster Hall, where she will lie in state.

Some of them are world famous faces — the new King Charles III and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex, respectively. But some of the others even the most ardent royal fans would struggle to name.

This will be the last time the coffin is moved before the viewing is opened to the public.

Earl of Snowdon

David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones is a furniture maker and a former chairman of the auction house Christie's UK, and with his sister, Lady Sarah Chatto, a cousin of King Charles III.

He is the son of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones, the first Earl of Snowdon.

When he was born he was fifth in line to the throne but is now 24th. He is the first person in line who is not a descendant of Queen Elizabeth.

Duke of Gloucester

Prince Richard is the son of Prince Henry and Princess Alice.

He is the queen’s cousin and a full-time working member of the royal family.

He attends national and international events in support of the head of state, and also attends many public duties and charity engagements each year.

The route for the queue. Photo: UK Government
The route for the queue. Photo: UK Government

Peter Phillips

Peter Phillips is the son of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, and Capt Mark Phillips. He is a British businessman and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He is 17th in the line of succession.

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence

Sir Tim is second husband of Princess Anne.

He is a retired Royal Navy officer and was equerry to the queen from 1986 to 1989.

  • People wait in a queue near Tower Bridge in London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    People wait in a queue near Tower Bridge in London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Thousands of people are queueing in London to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall. Bloomberg
    Thousands of people are queueing in London to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall. Bloomberg
  • People queue on a bridge over the river Thames, next to the Palace of Westminster. Reuters
    People queue on a bridge over the river Thames, next to the Palace of Westminster. Reuters
  • Stuart Murphy works on his iPad as he stands in a queue near Bermondsey, London. Reuters
    Stuart Murphy works on his iPad as he stands in a queue near Bermondsey, London. Reuters
  • A newly married couple pose next to people waiting in line. AFP
    A newly married couple pose next to people waiting in line. AFP
  • People in the queue in Victoria Tower Gardens. PA
    People in the queue in Victoria Tower Gardens. PA
  • The long queue winds it's way past the London Eye. Bloomberg
    The long queue winds it's way past the London Eye. Bloomberg
  • People join the queue on the South Bank in London to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. AP
    People join the queue on the South Bank in London to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. AP
  • People in the queue on the South Bank opposite the Houses of Parliament. AP
    People in the queue on the South Bank opposite the Houses of Parliament. AP
  • A queue forms on a pavement in central London ahead of the procession. EPA
    A queue forms on a pavement in central London ahead of the procession. EPA
  • Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for four days inside Westminster Hall until the morning of her funeral, to be held on Monday. PA
    Queen Elizabeth will lie in state for four days inside Westminster Hall until the morning of her funeral, to be held on Monday. PA
  • Members of the queue on the South Bank. PA
    Members of the queue on the South Bank. PA
  • Members of the public queue near Lambeth Bridge. AP
    Members of the public queue near Lambeth Bridge. AP
  • A wall to sit on ahead of the ceremonial procession. AP
    A wall to sit on ahead of the ceremonial procession. AP
  • People settle in behind fences on the route. EPA
    People settle in behind fences on the route. EPA

Earl of Wessex

Prince Edward is the queen’s youngest child, the youngest sibling of King Charles III. He is 13th in line of succession to the British throne.

King Charles III

The new king and the queen’s eldest son.

Prince of Wales

Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles, is heir to the throne. His children are next in line to become king or queen.

  • Britain's William, Prince of Wales, second left, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, left, along with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle. Reuters
    Britain's William, Prince of Wales, second left, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, left, along with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • Left to right: The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. AFP
    Left to right: The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. AFP
  • The royals meet people outside Windsor Castle. AP
    The royals meet people outside Windsor Castle. AP
  • Walking together outside Windsor Castle. Reuters
    Walking together outside Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are staying at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, just a stone's throw from Prince William and his wife Kate's new home, Adelaide Cottage. PA
    Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are staying at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate, just a stone's throw from Prince William and his wife Kate's new home, Adelaide Cottage. PA
  • The royals speak and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds. AP
    The royals speak and shake hands with different sides of the cheering crowds. AP
  • A pause to look at floral tributes laid by members of the public on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. AFP
    A pause to look at floral tributes laid by members of the public on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. AFP
  • Prince Harry points at a floral tribute. Reuters
    Prince Harry points at a floral tribute. Reuters
  • In his first speech as king on Friday, Charles, 73, spoke of his love for his second son and daughter-in-law. AP
    In his first speech as king on Friday, Charles, 73, spoke of his love for his second son and daughter-in-law. AP
  • The two couples had last been seen together at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in 2020. Reuters
    The two couples had last been seen together at the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in 2020. Reuters

Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry is the second son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana and is fifth in line to the throne.

Princess Royal

Princess Anne is the queen’s second child and only daughter. She is 16th in the line of succession to the British throne and has been princess royal since 1987.

The Duke of York

Prince Andrew is the queen’s third child and eighth in the line to the throne. He retired from public life after the fall-out from his association with the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein.

Queen Consort Camilla, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, the Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will travel by car.

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