Prince George of Wales

2022 - 9 - 19

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte join great-grandmother's funeral (The Washington Post)

Two children of William and Catherine attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral along with Meghan, Harry and other royals.

Follow our [live updates here](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/19/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral/). About 2,000 guests are attending, among them more than 90 [world leaders](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/17/queen-funeral-biden-leaders/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2&itid=lk_inline_manual_2)and representatives from dozens of royal families. The The image was taken by his mom at a beach in Norfolk, in eastern England, in what has become an annual tradition for the birthdays of the children of William and Catherine. Christened a few months later as George Alexander Louis, he is formally known as Prince George of Cambridge, but it’s unclear whether his title will change now that his parents have become the Prince and Princess of Wales. [colonial past mars the queen’s legacy](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/15/queen-elizabeth-australia-indigenous-colonialism/). Their family moved from London’s Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage, a property near Windsor Castle this summer, among other homes they keep. Images of them meeting their new head teacher and holding their parents hands were released. The Westminster Abbey tenor bell also tolled once a minute for 96 minutes — each toll representing a year of Elizabeth’s life. This summer, he captured hearts and headlines after a series of emotional displays on the balcony of Buckingham Palace amid the pomp of the queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Readings were given by religious figures alongside British Prime Minister Liz Truss and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland. He spawned memes and online commentary as he cheekily made faces, clasped his hands over his ears, waved and restlessly yawned.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte take prominent role at ... (The Guardian)

George, second in line to the throne, and his sister, were youngest mourners at Westminster Abbey service.

Here they were in the bosom of their family. George held his arms by his sides and Charlotte clasped her hands in front of her. Their appearance came amid a narrowing of the royal family’s focus on figures at the top of the direct line of succession, overseen by the King. On Sunday, it was reported that George and Charlotte’s presence was suggested by “senior palace advisers”, with an unnamed official saying George’s presence would be desirable “if only to reassure the nation of the order of succession”. The Duke of Sussex, who was 12 at the time, has said: “I don’t think any child should be asked to do that, under any circumstances.” Charlotte’s presence was a reminder of how the Queen’s reign ended hundreds of years of male primogeniture in the British monarchy.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend Queen Elizabeth II's ... (USA TODAY)

Prince George and Princess Charlotte, seen here with mother Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stood stoicly with their parents ...

Sophie, Countess of Wessex Comforts Prince George Following ... (PEOPLE.com)

The young prince's great aunt Sophie placed her arm around his shoulder as the family departed the hour-long funeral service.

[second, third and fourth](https://people.com/royals/british-royal-family-line-of-succession-complete/) in line to the throne — go from being Princes and Princess of Cambridge to being [Princes and Princess of Wales](https://people.com/royals/prince-george-prince-charlotte-prince-louis-new-surnames-under-king-charles-iii/). Kate escorted the little ones into the service at Westminster Abbey, though William arrived earlier alongside [King Charles III](https://people.com/tag/prince-charles/). Among the changes announced, Charles shared that William and Kate had inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales. Therefore, they are now [Prince George](https://people.com/tag/prince-george/) of Wales, [Princess Charlotte](https://people.com/tag/princess-charlotte/) of Wales and [Prince Louis](https://people.com/tag/prince-louis/) of Wales. William and Kate spent last week carefully considering whether to include their eldest two children in the procession and service, PEOPLE understands. Then it will make the journey to her final resting place at Windsor Castle.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte join William and Kate at Queen ... (GMA)

The queen was a great-grandmother of 12 at the time of her death.

Their father, William, is heir to the throne and their [grandfather is now King Charles III](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/king-charles-iii-britain-65292669). I have had the benefit of The Queen's wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade," William said. [Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/queen-elizabeth-iis-state-funeral-89856485) are two of her [beloved great-grandchildren](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/grandma-goals-queen-elizabeth-ii-grandkids-great-grandchildren-62564789). "I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between." At the time of her death on Sept. "Given that my mama let us spend so much time with her, I think she also rather enjoyed watching those passions blossom. [celebration of her Platinum Jubilee](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/breaking-trooping-color-events-platinum-jubilee-85132403), the queen's [interactions with William and Kate's son Louis](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/prince-louis-steals-show-alongside-queen-elizabeth-trooping-85098130), stole the show. He continued, "They’re going to remember being a part of it. [4-year-old Prince Louis](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/photos-prince-louis-released-4th-birthday-84242804), and their cousins, Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1, the [children of Harry and Meghan](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/prince-harry-remembers-1st-time-queen-hugged-beloved-89741885). [Prince George and Princess Charlotte](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/photos-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-ahead-89481393), the eldest children of [Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/william-kate-prince-princess-wales-titles-king-charles-89542669), joined their parents Monday at Westminster Abbey. [wore a diamond horseshoe brooch](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/style/story/princess-charlotte-wears-symbolic-horseshoe-brooch-queen-elizabeth-90152597) that was a gift to her from the queen, whose [love of horses was well-known](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/prince-andrew-care-queens-corgis-source-89701240). [Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/prince-harry-remembers-1st-time-queen-hugged-beloved-89741885).

Prince George and Princess Charlotte look solemn at Queen's funeral (Daily Mail)

The Princess of Wales offered her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte reassuring glances, supportive pats and plenty of hand-holding ...

As the casket passed the young royals, Princess Charlotte could be seen telling her brother 'you need to bow'. As it passed Princess Charlotte told her brother Prince George that he 'needed to bow' The State Gun Carriage has also been previously used for the funerals of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Lord Mountbatten. There was complete silence from the crowd close to Parliament Square, as the State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin slowly moved past. A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066. The Queen's own piper played a lament that echoed through the heart of London. The couple's elder children appearing at the funeral today has come as somewhat of a surprise. Right: Princess Charlotte is seen adjusting her hat; the youngster wore a horseshoe brooch on her mourning coat, which was a gift from her great-grandmother the Queen Outside the Abbey an estimated 2million people are in central London along procession routes and watching on big screens. To their right, the Duchess of Sussex stands next to them Andrew, the Duke of York, appeared to be crying. Pictured here at Wellington Arch following the funeral service at Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales Sweetly Comforted Prince George During ... (Glamour)

Prince George, 9, could be seen wiping his eyes next to the Princess of Wales as he and his sister, Princess Charlotte, bid farewell to their beloved 'Gan ...

Charlotte, for the first time, wore a formal hat—like all other female family members at the service—and her [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/CisDK0hIJUY/) and [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/CisDpvTIsiZ/). In the shape of a small horseshoe, the piece of jewelry was no doubt a nod to the Queen's love of horses and equestrianism.

Every Photo of Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Queen ... (PEOPLE.com)

Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte were in attendance at her state funeral. See all the pictures of the young ...

The couple's youngest son, [Prince Louis](https://people.com/tag/prince-louis/), was likely deemed too young to join the rest of the family for the funeral. [a hat with a bow](https://people.com/royals/princess-charlotte-wears-a-hat-for-the-first-time-at-queen-elizabeths-funeral/) for the first time, which served as a touching gesture to the Queen. Prince George and Princess Charlotte with Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle The Princess of Wales [escorted her children into the service](https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-arrives-prince-george-princess-charlotte-queen-elizabeth-funeral/), as dad William arrived earlier alongside [King Charles III](https://people.com/tag/prince-charles/). Prince George and Princess Charlotte with Kate Middleton They were [spotted arriving in a car](https://people.com/royals/prince-george-princess-charlotte-attend-queen-elizabeth-funeral/) alongside their mother [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/) and Camilla, Queen Consort.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex Comforts Prince George Following ... (Yahoo)

The young prince's great aunt Sophie placed her arm around his shoulder as the family departed the hour-long funeral service.

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Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, Join Royal Family ... (PEOPLE.com)

Kate Middleton and Prince William's eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, attended the funeral services for their great-grandmother Queen ...

[keep things as normal as possible](https://people.com/royals/prince-william-keep-things-normal-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-queen-elizabeth-death/)." [second, third, and fourth](https://people.com/royals/british-royal-family-line-of-succession-complete/) in line to the throne — go from being Princes and Princess of Cambridge to being [Princes and Princess of Wales](https://people.com/royals/prince-george-prince-charlotte-prince-louis-new-surnames-under-king-charles-iii/). [Prince Louis](https://people.com/tag/prince-louis/), 4, was likely deemed too young to join the rest of the family for Monday's funeral. Among the changes announced, Charles shared that [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) and Kate, both 40, had inherited the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales. Kate, 40, escorted the little ones into the service, though William, 40, arrived earlier alongside [King Charles III](https://people.com/tag/prince-charles/). "He spoke about George, Charlotte and Louis, saying that they were trying to keep some sense of continuity for them at school and Elaine Gee, 58, a teacher from Wokingham, spoke to William about the difficulty in explaining the Queen's death to her primary school pupils. [Prince George](https://people.com/tag/prince-george/), [Princess Charlotte](https://people.com/tag/princess-charlotte/) and [Prince Louis](https://people.com/tag/prince-louis/) were photographed going to a [preview day of classes at their new school](https://people.com/royals/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-first-day-school-matching-uniforms-lambrook/), Lambrook, just one day before the Queen's death. Therefore, they are now [Prince George](https://people.com/tag/prince-george/) of Wales, [Princess Charlotte](https://people.com/tag/princess-charlotte/) of Wales and [Prince Louis](https://people.com/tag/prince-louis/) of Wales. William and Kate spent last week carefully considering whether to include their eldest two children in the procession and service, PEOPLE understands. [Prince William](https://people.com/tag/prince-william/) and [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/) as the family made their way down the aisle of Westminster Abbey. [Prince George](https://people.com/tag/prince-george/) and [Princess Charlotte](https://people.com/tag/princess-charlotte/) joined their parents in honoring their great-grandmother [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) at the late monarch's state funeral on Monday.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte Attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral (Today.com)

Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended their great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's funeral with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton.

She will be buried next to her husband, [Prince Philip, who died on April 9, 2021.](https://www.today.com/news/prince-philip-husband-queen-elizabeth-dies-t95291) Both Andrew and Harry were permitted to wear their military uniforms at the vigils despite being nonworking royals and [previously not wearing them](https://www.today.com/news/news/prince-harry-wont-wear-military-uniform-queens-funeral-rcna47648). ](https://www.today.com/news/news/prince-william-says-walk-behind-queens-coffin-brought-back-memories-rcna48038) Many were reminded of the two brothers walking side by side during the same walk for the [funeral procession for their mother](https://www.today.com/news/why-prince-philip-walked-william-harry-princess-diana-s-funeral-t214424), Princess Diana, 25 years ago. [Kate and Camilla](https://www.today.com/news/news/camilla-kate-middleton-meghan-markle-follow-queens-coffin-solemn-proce-rcna47647), the queen consort, followed behind the procession in a car, while Meghan and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, traveled in a separate vehicle. [her final resting place](https://www.today.com/news/news/where-queen-elizabeth-ii-buried-windsor-castle-rcna47864). William told a group gathered outside of the royal estate of Sandringham on Sept. 14 as the coffin traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where it stayed to lie in state for several days to allow the British public to pay their respects before the funeral. [stood vigil before the queen's coffin](https://www.today.com/news/news/prince-william-prince-harry-stand-vigil-queen-elizabeths-coffin-rcna48045) for 15 minutes, one day after [Elizabeth's four children also stood vigil](https://www.today.com/news/news/queen-elizabeth-children-surround-coffin-vigil-rcna48138). The United Kingdom has spent more than 10 days mourning her death, with her coffin spending several days in Scotland before traveling by train to Britain. 8 at her beloved Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands at age 96. [Britain's longest-serving monarch](https://www.today.com/news/news/elizabeth-wasnt-originally-raised-queen-became-britains-longest-reigni-rcna46982), died on Sept. [Prince Louis](https://www.today.com/news/news/kate-middleton-prince-louis-queen-elizabeth-death-rcna47222), was not in attendance.

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