The new Prince of Wales and his brother the Duke of Sussex will not take part in the procession that will follow the Queen’s coffin as it is moved from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral later on Monday. The Queen’s children will take the lead, with Charles joined by the Princess Royal, Earl of Wessex and Duke of York.
The royal siblings will walk in a line behind the hearse carrying their mother’s coffin and a few steps behind will by Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Following in a car will be the Queen Consort and the Countess of Wessex.
People could be seen climbing on top of road barriers on the Royal Mile to catch a glimpse of the King and the Queen Consort arriving in Edinburgh. Visitors have described the atmosphere in the area as lively, with lots of people chatting.
