Prince William and his wife Kate with their children Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. AFP
Prince William and his wife Kate with their children Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. AFP
Prince William and his wife Kate with their children Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. AFP
Prince William and his wife Kate with their children Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the queen's platinum jubilee celebrations. AFP

Prince George and Princess Charlotte to attend queen's funeral


Soraya Ebrahimi
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Queen Elizabeth II dies — follow the latest news as the world mourns

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the queen’s state funeral, the order of service has shown.

The future king, 9, and his sister, 7, will gather with 2,000 people in Westminster Abbey to remember their late great-grandmother on Monday, as millions watch the televised service around the globe.

The young royals will walk through the Gothic church with the royal family, in procession behind the queen’s coffin as it is carried by the military bearer party.

Their grandfather, the king with the queen consort will process immediately behind the coffin, followed by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, then the Duke of York, followed by the Earl and Countess of Wessex, then the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who called the queen “Gan Gan”, will be together, behind their parents, walking side-by-side in formation, followed by their uncle and aunt the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and other members of the royal family.

The second and third in line to the throne are also expected to be at the committal service in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The prince and princess’s four-year-old brother Prince Louis is not set to be there. His playful antics on the balcony for the platinum jubilee delighted royal fans and he is likely to be considered too young to attend.

Rehearsal at dawn for Queen Elizabeth's funeral - in pictures

  • An early morning rehearsal took place on Thursday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. All photos: PA
    An early morning rehearsal took place on Thursday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. All photos: PA
  • The funeral will take place in London on Monday.
    The funeral will take place in London on Monday.
  • A procession down The Mall during the early morning rehearsal.
    A procession down The Mall during the early morning rehearsal.
  • Members of the military take part.
    Members of the military take part.
  • The procession makes its way through central London as Big Ben looms.
    The procession makes its way through central London as Big Ben looms.
  • Soldiers outside Westminster Abbey.
    Soldiers outside Westminster Abbey.
  • The eyes of the world will be on Westminster Abbey.
    The eyes of the world will be on Westminster Abbey.

At the end of the service, after The Last Post, two minutes’ silence, the Reveille, and the national anthem, the Queen’s Piper, Warrant Officer Class 1 (Pipe Major) Paul Burns, will play the traditional lament Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.

Before the service, the tenor bell will be tolled every minute for 96 minutes, reflecting the years of the queen’s life.

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev Dr David Hoyle, will say in the bidding: “Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service.”

Dr Hoyle will speak of the Queen’s “unswerving commitment to a high calling over so many years” as queen and head of the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin procession from Buckingham Palace - in pictures

  • King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Anne salute alongside Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Palace of Westminster, following a procession from Buckingham Palace. AFP
    King Charles III, Prince William and Princess Anne salute alongside Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Palace of Westminster, following a procession from Buckingham Palace. AFP
  • Queen Elizabeth lies in state in Westminster Hall before the public is allowed in to pay their respects. Getty Images
    Queen Elizabeth lies in state in Westminster Hall before the public is allowed in to pay their respects. Getty Images
  • Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk in the procession as it arrives at Westminster Hall. AP
    Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk in the procession as it arrives at Westminster Hall. AP
  • Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss at Westminster Hall. AP
    Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss at Westminster Hall. AP
  • The choir performs at Westminster Hall. Reuters
    The choir performs at Westminster Hall. Reuters
  • A view of the London skyline during the procession of the coffin. AP
    A view of the London skyline during the procession of the coffin. AP
  • Zara Tindall, her husband Mike Tindall and Princess Eugenie arrive at Westminster Hall. AP
    Zara Tindall, her husband Mike Tindall and Princess Eugenie arrive at Westminster Hall. AP
  • The imperial state crown sits on top of the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth into Westminster Hall. Getty Images
    The imperial state crown sits on top of the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth into Westminster Hall. Getty Images
  • The coffin is laid to rest in Westminster Hall. Getty Images
    The coffin is laid to rest in Westminster Hall. Getty Images
  • Prince Harry, Prince William, and Prince Edward follow the bearer party carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth into Westminster Hall. PA
    Prince Harry, Prince William, and Prince Edward follow the bearer party carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth into Westminster Hall. PA
  • A woman wipes away tears as she joins people sitting in Hyde Park. AP
    A woman wipes away tears as she joins people sitting in Hyde Park. AP
  • Life Guards, a unit of the Household Cavalry, stand guard outside the Palace of Westminster. Getty Images
    Life Guards, a unit of the Household Cavalry, stand guard outside the Palace of Westminster. Getty Images
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry depart after the procession. Getty Images
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry depart after the procession. Getty Images
  • The coffin is carried down The Mall. PA
    The coffin is carried down The Mall. PA
  • A man overcome with emotion in Hyde Park. AP
    A man overcome with emotion in Hyde Park. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery. PA
  • Mourners watch the procession at Hyde Park. Getty Images
    Mourners watch the procession at Hyde Park. Getty Images
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, adorned with the royal standard and the imperial state crown, and pulled by a gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the procession from Buckingham Palace in London. AFP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, adorned with the royal standard and the imperial state crown, and pulled by a gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, during the procession from Buckingham Palace in London. AFP
  • The procession leaves Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
    The procession leaves Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
  • King Charles follows the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. PA
    King Charles follows the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. PA
  • The imperial state crown on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
    The imperial state crown on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, is driven behind the coffin. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales, is driven behind the coffin. AFP
  • King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk behind the coffin. Getty
    King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward walk behind the coffin. Getty
  • The cortege makes its way along The Mall from Buckingham Palace. Getty
    The cortege makes its way along The Mall from Buckingham Palace. Getty
  • Prince William and Prince Harry follow the coffin. AP
    Prince William and Prince Harry follow the coffin. AP
  • Grenadier Guards flank the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. AP
    Grenadier Guards flank the coffin of Queen Elizabeth. AP
  • Royal Navy soldiers march ahead of the procession near Big Ben. Getty
    Royal Navy soldiers march ahead of the procession near Big Ben. Getty
  • Coldstream Guards prepare outside Buckingham Palace, before the ceremonial procession. PA
    Coldstream Guards prepare outside Buckingham Palace, before the ceremonial procession. PA
  • King Charles waves to the crowds after leaving Clarence House in central London, before the procession. AFP
    King Charles waves to the crowds after leaving Clarence House in central London, before the procession. AFP
  • Crowds gather along The Mall. Reuters
    Crowds gather along The Mall. Reuters
  • Members of the Life Guards leave Wellington Barracks ahead of the procession. AP
    Members of the Life Guards leave Wellington Barracks ahead of the procession. AP
  • Mourners gather to watch the procession in Hyde Park. Getty
    Mourners gather to watch the procession in Hyde Park. Getty
  • A mourner at The Mall decorated with images of Queen Elizabeth. PA
    A mourner at The Mall decorated with images of Queen Elizabeth. PA
  • Queen Consort Camilla arriving at Buckingham Palace. AFP
    Queen Consort Camilla arriving at Buckingham Palace. AFP

“With affection we recall her love for her family and her commitment to the causes she held dear,” he will say.

One of the hymns — The Lord’s My Shepherd — was sung at the queen’s wedding, when she married the Duke of Edinburgh in the same abbey, as a 21-year-old bride in 1947.

It was also sung at the funeral of the queen’s father, George VI, in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in 1952, but with slightly different wording.

The others hymns are: The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended; and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.

The latter has often featured at royal weddings including William and Kate’s, Charles and Camilla’s wedding blessing, and Princess Eugenie’s.

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Prayers will be said by the Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, for “Queen Elizabeth’s long life and reign, recalling with gratitude her gifts of wisdom, diligence, and service”.

The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, will say a prayer for “our most gracious sovereign lord King Charles, Camilla the Queen Consort, William Prince of Wales, and all the royal family”.

Rev Canon Helen Cameron, moderator of the Free Churches Group, will praise the queen’s “unstinting devotion to duty, her compassion for her subjects and her counsel to her ministers”.

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