Princess Anne makes history as first woman to 'stand guard' for Vigil of the Princes
King Charles III has taken his place by his mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at St Giles' Cathedral for the Vigil of the Princes.The new monarch, 73, has been joined by his siblings Princess Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58, each positioning themselves in one corner of the casket to "stand guard". Princess Anne has become the first woman to ever take part in the Vigil of the Princes ceremony, which has until now always been carried out by the male members of the Royal Family.