Princess Charlotteis an expert in royal protocol.
As the two oldest children of the newly appointedPrinceandPrincess of Waleswaited forQueen Elizabeth’s coffinto go past them at Wellington Arch, Charlotte was seen lettingPrince George, 9, know what to do when the moment came.
In a short video of the moment, 7-year-old Charlotte can be seen telling her older brother, “You need to bow.” As she gives the instruction, thesecond in line for the thronelistened intently.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George.BBC America
Undeterred,Prince Louiscontinued waving just a moment later.
Also during the late monarch’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations,Prince Georgereceived another nudge from Charlotte.
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During Monday’s funeral ceremonies,Princess Charlottewore herfirst piece of significant jewelry.
Charlotte also wore a hat for the first time at the Westminster Abbey service, a custom for British women when attending formal events.
The late monarch was known for wearing her collection of brooches and royal jewelry for sentimental purposes, or as a diplomatic gesture on foreign trips overseas.
Prince George, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Meghan Markle.Phil Noble/Getty
George and Charlotte are several years younger than William was when he attended his motherPrincess Diana’s funeral in 1997 at the age of 15.Prince Louis, 4, was likely deemed too young to join the rest of the family for Monday’s funeral.
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Queen Elizabethwill be privately interred in St. George’s Chapel.
There, she will be buried beside husbandPrince Philipand near her sister,Princess Margaret, and her parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother.
source: people.com
