Princess Anne Makes History as Queen Elizabeth II’s Children Unite for Vigil Beside Her Coffin: Find Out Why
usmagazine.comRoyal tradition. Princess Anne made history while taking her place beside late mom Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin during the Vigil of the Princes.The Princess Royal, 72, became the first female member of the British royal family to “stand guard” during the traditional ceremony, which took place in Scotland on Monday, September 12.
Anne wore her military uniform as she joined her three brothers — King Charles III, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, who the late queen shared with Prince Philip — for the vigil.Anne represented the Royal Navy during the somber occasion.
She is the only woman in the royal family who has worn her uniform at state occasions.Earlier on Monday, Anne and her siblings walked behind their mother’s coffin as it arrived at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The foursome formed a line behind the hearse during the procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse before the vigil. Elizabeth’s coffin is set to remain at the cathedral until Tuesday, September 13, when it will be flown back to London as the U.K.’s mourning period continues.Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday, September 8, that the queen “died peacefully” at age 96.
Read more on usmagazine.com