Now that the lying-in-wake is closed, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin will be transported from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey at 10.44am ahead of the state funeral at 11am.
During the procession through the streets of London, Royal Family members will follow the Royal gun carriage as it takes this 10-minute trip through the streets of London.
Some of these royals will include King Charles III, Prince William and Prince Harry.
The Royal Family is extensive and goes far behind the recognisable names listed above, and one such member of the Duke of Gloucester, who was also present for the procession. Here is everything you need to know about the royal.
Who is the Duke of Gloucester?
Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, is the first cousin of the late Queen.
He is a working member of the Royal Family and the son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.
Prince Henry was the brother of Prince Henry King George VI.
Prince Richard attended national and international events in support of The Queen and will continue his duties for King Charles III.
He also undertakes extensive public duties and engagements every year reflecting his own interests and charities.
As stated on the Royal Family website : “The Duke is associated with over 150 charities and organisations.
“His patronages reflect his professional and personal interests, which include international humanitarian issues, heritage and the built environment and military veterans.”
If the Head of State is unavailable for an international, national or royal event, the Duke will often attend it representing the Queen or, now King.
Who is the Duke of Gloucester married to?
Prince Richard is married to Birgitte van Deurs and they share three children together.
They are Earl of Ulster, born in 1974, Lady Davina Windsor, born in 1977 and Lady Rose Windsor born in 1980.
As the Royal Family website explains, the Duchess “travels extensively across the UK and overseas to undertake hundreds of engagements every year.”
It also states: “Many are related to the more than 60 organisations with which she is connected, across the arts, the military, sport, health, welfare and education.”
