Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn stood guard over their beloved grandmother's coffin in a touching vigil on Saturday evening.
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However, there were two more members of the royal family in attendance as Prince Edward - who himself stood vigil alongside his siblings on Friday evening - and his wife, the Countess of Wessex, also decided to attend.
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HELLO! understands that the Wessexes were present to support their children, who are comparatively younger than their cousins at 18 and 14, respectively.
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The youngest of the Queen's grandchildren stood with their heads bowed alongside their cousins, the eldest of whom, Peter Phillips, is 44.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen's grandchildren stood with their heads bowed
As they took their places around the Queen's coffin, Sophie could be seen looking teary as she watched from a viewing platform alongside her husband. The vigil lasted for 10 minutes and ended with Prince William leading the royals away.
The other royal grandchildren's spouses were not present at the vigil, with Princess Kate and Meghan Markle remaining at home.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSophie could be seen looking teary as she watched from a viewing platform
Lady Louise, who had just begun her studies at the University of St Andrews when the Queen passed away on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96, wore a black dress and a matching headband with a bow. Her younger brother James looked smart in a black suit.
The Earl and Countess have largely kept their children out of the public eye over the years, aside from big formal events such as Trooping the Colour. Lady Louise and James also took part in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.
The Wessex children had joined their mother in the viewing gallery on Friday as their father stood vigil over the Queen's coffin with King Charles, the Princess Royal and the Duke of York.
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