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Touching Moment as Prince William Comforts Kate Amid Queen’s Lying in State

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Touching Moment as Prince William Comforts Kate Amid Queen’s Lying in State

The Queen, Her Majesty, will lie in state at Westminster Hall until Monday, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.

Following a service at Westminster Hall, the Prince of Wales placed a reassuring hand on his wife, 's back as they paid homage to the Queen.

During her final journey ahead of the funeral on Monday, 19 September, the Princess of Wales was observed curtsying towards the Queen.

This afternoon marked the departure of the late monarch from Buckingham Palace for the last time.

The King and the Royal Family walked behind her coffin in procession to the lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.

and were among those who participated in the procession this afternoon.

The Queen's coffin will remain at Westminster Hall until Monday, with thousands of Brits lining the route in the heart of the capital.

While Her Majesty's family marched behind her coffin as it was carried to Westminster Hall, Kate chose not to join the procession.

She left for Westminster Palace by car, accompanied by another vehicle carrying the Duchess of Sussex and the Countess of Wessex.

III walked alongside his siblings – , , and .

Following the King were the Queen's grandsons – Peter Phillips, , and .

They were trailed by the late monarch's son-in-law Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's cousin, and her nephew, the Earl of Snowdon.

At the service, William and Harry stood together with their wives, Kate and , setting aside their feud to honor their grandmother.

The Sussexes positioned themselves at the back of the royal group, with Harry and Meghan standing behind Kate and William.

This marked the first time the couples were seen together since their unexpected appearance at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

The Archbishop of Canterbury then led the opening prayer, with the King guiding the royals in recitation.

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