Prince George and Princess Charlotte have joined the rest of the royals once again for a final public goodbye to their grandmother the Queen.
The two youngsters arrived at St George's Chapel in Windsor alongside their mum the Princess of Wales and Queen Consort Camilla, while their grandfather the King and dad Prince William walked behind the late monarch's coffin. It was unknown if they would walk in the procession in the chapel as their names did not feature in the order of service. But they took their places for their second role of the day in the committal service seemingly following a decision by their parents William and Kate. Earlier today, the two young royals attended the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey alongside their parents and the 2,000-strong congregation.
In a daunting task, George, a nine-year-old future king, and Charlotte – a mini me of her mother in her smart black hat – were there to see first-hand the respect and admiration their great-grandmother inspired.
So young, they were barely visible, flanked by their parents, in the procession as it moved through the abbey,
In a change to the originally suggested formation, William and Kate walked protectively either side of their children, rather than in front of them, with Kate holding Charlotte’s hand.
It's understood the royal couple thought long and hard while having discussions with the children before deciding they would attend - and the young royals walked beside their parents as they followed the Queen's coffin into Westminster Abbey.
Afterwards, the Queen's coffin was transferred to the State Hearse at Wellington Arch ahead of beginning its journey to Windsor for a committal ceremony later this afternoon - and Charlotte could be seen whispering to her big brother.
She appeared to tell George "you need to bow" when the Queen's coffin came past them.
Charlotte then brought back memories of her great-grandmother as she pointed with her finger, just like the Queen used to do.
George did follow his sister's advice as he was seen bowing his head as a sign of respect to Her Majesty when her coffin began to drive off.
People lined the streets to see the coffin pass on its final journey before the service at St George's Chapel took place in front of around 800 guests, many of them current and former staff of the Royal Household.
At the close of the service, the Imperial State Crown, the orb and the sceptre will be lifted from the Queen’s coffin by the Crown Jeweller, separating the Queen from her crown for the final time.
With the help of the Bargemaster and Serjeants-at-Arms, the priceless Crown Jewels will be passed to the Dean who will place them on the High Altar.
Shortly after, former MI5 spy chief Baron Parker – the Lord Chamberlain and the most senior official in the late Queen’s royal household – will break his "Wand of Office" and place it on the coffin.
The ceremonial breaking of the white staff signifies the end of his service to the Queen as sovereign.
Later this evening, a private burial service will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, attended by the King and members of the royal family.
The Queen is to be buried together with the Duke of Edinburgh at the King George VI Memorial Chapel with her mother and father, George VI.
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