A Touching Farewell: Princess Anne Pays Respect to Queen’s Coffin at Holyroodhouse

Princess Anne upheld royal tradition with a solemn curtsy towards the Queen as her mother's casket was brought into the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The emotional moment unfolded as the Princess Royal joined the procession from Balmoral to Edinburgh today.

Standing alongside the Queen's children and their horses, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, Prince Andrew, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Anne's heartfelt gesture resonated with onlookers.

Sophie, who had been by Anne's side during the Queen's final hours at Balmoral on Thursday, reached out in a show of support.

As the Queen's only daughter, Anne shares a unique bond with her mother, which was evident as she undertook the poignant six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh following the hearse.

The Queen's casket, adorned with the royal standard for Scotland and a wreath of Balmoral flowers, made its way across the river Forth via the Queen's Ferry Crossing around 4 pm.

The arrival of the procession along the Royal Mile drew a hushed crowd of thousands, who paid their respects as Anne and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence arrived.

The atmosphere shifted from silence to applause as the convoy reached its destination, with the coffin receiving a solemn Guard of Honour from the King's Bodyguard for Scotland.