Lady Louise Windsor’s Poignant Curtsy at Queen’s Procession

Lady Louise Windsor, the granddaughter of the Queen, displayed a rare and heartfelt curtsy on Wednesday as she paid tribute to her late grandmother who passed away on September 8.

Accompanied by her brother, James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise attended the service at Westminster Hall following the solemn procession from Buckingham Palace.

Standing by their parents, the young royals observed as the new King and other senior members of the royal family bowed and curtsied in reverence to the Queen's coffin.

Among the attendees were Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, along with their spouses, Zara and Mike Tyndall, Lord Freddie Windsor, and Princess Michael of Kent.

Lady Louise, often described as the Queen's favorite grandchild and a valuable asset to the royal family, watched as her parents paid their respects before leading her younger brother, aged 14, in a touching moment of remembrance.

During a visit to Balmoral on Saturday, Lady Louise, who has been increasingly visible in public engagements alongside her parents, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, spent time reading tributes and admiring floral offerings before retreating back into Balmoral Castle.

Her active role in recent royal events, including the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and a successful TV appearance in a documentary honoring her grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, has garnered her recognition beyond royal circles.

In contrast to her older cousins, Princes William and Harry, Lady Louise had the privilege of growing up in close proximity to her grandparents, benefitting from their reduced long-distance travels.

Meanwhile, the Queen made her final departure from Buckingham Palace this morning, en route to lie in state at Westminster Hall until Monday.

King Charles III led the somber procession, accompanied by Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, followed by a line-up of the Queen's grandsons and other close relatives.

Westminster Hall reopened to the public later in the day, with an extensive queue expected to form, potentially stretching over 2.5 miles.

Some members of the public may endure a wait of up to 30 hours if the queue reaches maximum capacity.

The Queen will remain in state at Westminster Hall until her state funeral on Monday, scheduled to commence at 11 am at Westminster Abbey, a place of significant historical importance to the Royal Family.

The upcoming funeral will be attended by dignitaries from around the world, as well as close family members and European royal representatives, many of whom share blood ties with the Queen.

Following the ceremony, Her Majesty's final family service will take place at Windsor Castle's Chapel, marking the conclusion of a period of mourning and remembrance for the beloved monarch.