Prince William and Princess Kate Walk Alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte During the Procession at Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: Photos
usmagazine.comCelebrating her legacy. Prince William and Princess Kate honored Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral on Monday, September 19, with Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, by their side.William and Kate, both 40, walked alongside their two eldest children during the procession at Westminster Abbey.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall also share son Prince Louis, 4, who did not attend the memorial service.George and Charlotte, who arrived at the funeral alongside Queen Consort Camilla, walked in front of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as the traditional event took place.Ahead of the queen’s passing, Kate created a close bond with the late monarch over the years.
Following William and Kate’s wedding in 2011, Elizabeth started to count on her granddaughter-in-law.“More than anything, knowing she can rely on Kate and [William] to handle matters in her absence is the greatest comfort she could ask for,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively in August 2020, noting that Kate was a “rock” for the queen throughout the coronavirus pandemic.According to the insider, Elizabeth’s faith in the couple grew when it came to their royal duties. “Her Majesty sees the Cambridges as the future of the monarchy and trusts Kate and William’s judgment implicitly,” the source added at the time. “Kate asks for advice about speeches she’s due to make, whom she can depend on most within the palace and protocol dos and don’ts.
The queen’s more than happy to impart her wisdom — she’s proud to be Catherine’s go-to adviser about royal life.”Earlier this year, William and Kate celebrated the queen during her Platinum Jubilee.
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