On Monday, September 19, King Charles III and other members of the Royal Family walked behind Queen Elizabeth III's coffin at her state funeral. They are wearing military uniforms, reflecting their service in the Armed Forces, or honorary military titles they have been awarded.
However Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, both of whom engaged in active service, will not be wearing their military uniforms for the Queen's funeral. Instead, Her Majesty’s son and grandson will wear civilian funeral attire, with their medals.
The service is being broadcast live with millions watching around the world. A national bank holiday was declared after the monarch's death on September 8, aged 96. This morning the coffin was taken in a grand military procession from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral at 11am. Following the service, there will be a procession through parts of London before the hearse reaches the Queen's final resting place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Read more: Follow live updates of the Queen's funeral
Here is a list of the uniforms and medals members of the royal family are wearing at the Queen's funeral:
The King
HMK will be wearing Royal Navy no. 1 tailcoat with sword.
The collar of the Order of the Garter, Order of the Thistle Sash, Order of Merit neck order, Garter Star, Thistle Star and full-size medals:
- Queen’s Service Order (New Zealand)
- Coronation Medal
- Silver Jubilee Medal
- Golden Jubilee Medal
- Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Platinum Jubilee Medal (as of 2nd June 2022)
- Naval Long Service Good Conduct (LSGC) (3 x Additional Service Bars)
- Canadian Forces Decoration (3 x Additional Service Bars)
- The New Zealand Commemorative Medal
- The New Zealand Armed Forces Award.
The Earl of Wessex
The Earl of Wessex will be wearing the Blues Uniform with the rank of Honorary RoyalColonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
- Decorations:
- Garter Star and Sash
- GCVO Star
Medals:
- Silver, Gold, Diamond Platinum Jubilee Medals
- New Zealand Medal
- Canadian Forces Medal
The Prince of Wales
- RAF No1 uniform
- Garter Sash with RAF Pilot Wings
- Garter Star Chest Order
- Three medals, (left to right as you view him), HMQ’s Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee, PlatinumJubilee
The Princess Royal
The Princess Royal will be wearing Royal Navy full ceremonial uniform in the rank of Admiral. (Greatcoat, trousers, sword)
HRH will be wearing the following full-size medals:
- Queen’s Service Order
- Coronation Medal
- Silver Jubilee Medal
- Golden Jubilee Medal
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Diamond Jubilee Medal
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Platinum Jubilee Medal
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Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (Royal Navy)
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Canadian Forces Decoration
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Order of St John Service Medal
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New Zealand 1990 MedalHRH will also be wearing a decoration of a thistle sash and thistle star.
Decorations:
- The Most Noble Order of the Garter (Garter Star)
- The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (Star)
- The Royal Victorian Order (Knight Grand Cross)
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