Royal Children to Walk Behind Queen’s Coffin at State Funeral

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are set to walk behind the Queen's coffin during her state funeral, bidding farewell to their great-grandmother.

The young royals will be part of the 2,000-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey for the 11am service before attending the committal service at Windsor Castle later in the day.

The decision for the future King and his sister to participate in the ceremony was made after careful consideration and discussions with their parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales.

In a thoughtful move, William and Catherine opted to keep their youngest child, 4-year-old Prince Louis, at home during the day's commemorations.

Since the announcement of the Queen's passing on September 8th, the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales have not made any public appearances.

However, it was deemed crucial for George, who fondly referred to the Queen as Gun Gun, to attend alongside his close sister, Charlotte.

During the procession at Westminster Abbey, George and Charlotte will walk behind their parents and ahead of their uncle and aunt, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with other family members.

The royal family will follow behind the Queen's coffin, carried by a military bearer party.

The order of procession will see the King and Queen consort immediately behind the coffin, followed by other prominent royals such as the Princess Royal, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Duke of York, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The question remains whether George and Charlotte will also partake in a similar procession at Windsor Castle for the committal service later in the day, leading up to a private burial service at 7.30pm.

A royal source emphasized that the decision for the young royals' involvement was a collective family choice, reflecting the unity within the royal household during this somber time.

As preparations for the Queen's state funeral continue, there is speculation about a potential reunion between Prince Harry and his children, Lillibet and Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.

On what would be a particularly melancholic 38th birthday for the Prince, a royal expert suggested that the presence of his young children could bring some solace amidst the grief.

Jenny Bornders, former royal correspondent for the BBC, noted that the day might be quiet but could offer a heartfelt moment for the family.

In a separate narrative, discussions around the Sussexes have veered into conspiracy theories, with some suggesting a grand plan for the UK to reclaim control over the US through the couple's relationship.

Wild speculations about Meghan Markle's political ambitions, including aspirations to become America's first female president, have also surfaced, fueling further intrigue around the royal couple's future endeavors.

Amidst the solemnity of the Queen's funeral proceedings, these conjectures add an unexpected layer of complexity to the ongoing royal saga.