Yahoo Finance Why Prince William and Prince Harry Aren't Walking Side-by-Side at Prince Philip's Funeral
Though the funeral of their grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, marks the first time the two will have seen each other since March of last year, Prince William and Prince Harry are not walking together during the service.
Buckingham Palace confirmed in its official plans for the late prince's funeral that Peter Phillips, Princess Anne's son, will instead walk between the brothers as they make their way in the ceremonial procession to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the location of Prince Philip's final resting place.
During the service, William and Harry will also sit apart from each other, with the Duke of Cambridge sitting next to his cousin Peter and the Duke of Sussex next to Lord Snowdon. Palace officials gave no further explanation for this arrangement, though Queen Elizabeth II did sign off on the funeral's final plans.
Prince Philip's funeral marks the brothers' first public appearance together since the March 2020 Commonwealth Service in London’s Westminster Abbey, which marked Harry and Meghan's last appearance as working senior royals.
Following the U.K.'s current public health guidelines amid the ongoing pandemic, the number of family members and guests at the service has been greatly limited. In attendance are Queen Elizabeth and her children—Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward—and their spouses. The queen's grandchildren—including Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, and Princess Eugenie—are also at the funeral. All of their spouses are accompanying them, except for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who did not receive clearance from her physician to fly since she is currently heavily pregnant.
“Her Majesty and the royal family are grateful for all the messages of condolence from around the world and have been touched to see and hear so many people sharing fond memories of the duke in celebration of his life,” a Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously said. “The tributes received from young and old are truly a testament to the remarkable life and lasting endeavors of His Royal Highness.”
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