Why Prince Andrew and Harry won't wear uniform for Queen's memorials and funeral
ok.co.ukFollowing the death of the Queen on September 8, the royal family has much protocol to follow. Her Majesty, who passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96, will be laid to rest on Monday 19 September and in the days leading up to - and on the actual day - there are rules that the royal family must follow surrounding dresscodes.
In particular Her Majesty’s son Prince Andrew will be notably not in uniform during the funeral and memorials. Working members of the royal family will wear military uniform when present at five ceremonial events during this period of mourning the Queen.
For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter These are the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, the procession to Westminster Hall and service of prayer and reflection, the Vigil at Westminster Hall, the state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel Windsor.
But as a non-working member of the royal family, the Duke of York - who was stripped of his military titles last year - will not wear uniform except as a special mark of respect for the Queen at the final vigil in Westminster Hall, sources said.The Duke of York is expected to wear a morning suit, as he did for Prince Philip's funeral, when his mother is laid to rest.
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