01of 10Queen Elizabeth’s coffin lies in state.Aaron Chown/AP/ShutterstockOn Saturday,the Queen’s eight grandchildrenfollowed in thesteps of their parents, holding vigil at their grandmother’s coffin for 15 silent minutes in London’s Westminster Hall.

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Queen Elizabeth’s coffin lies in state.Aaron Chown/AP/Shutterstock

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On Saturday,the Queen’s eight grandchildrenfollowed in thesteps of their parents, holding vigil at their grandmother’s coffin for 15 silent minutes in London’s Westminster Hall.

02of 10Prince William and Prince Harry.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via GettyPrince WilliamandPrince Harry, in theirmilitary uniforms, led the way for their cousins:Peter Phillips,Zara Tindall,Princess Beatrice,Princess Eugenie,Lady Louise WindsorandJames, Vicount Severn.

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Prince William and Prince Harry.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty

Britain’s Prince William (C-R), Prince of Wales, and Britain’s Prince Harry (C-L), Duke of Sussex, arrive to mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince WilliamandPrince Harry, in theirmilitary uniforms, led the way for their cousins:Peter Phillips,Zara Tindall,Princess Beatrice,Princess Eugenie,Lady Louise WindsorandJames, Vicount Severn.

03of 10IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via GettyPrince Williamguided his brother and cousins through Westminster Hall as mourners who’ve beenwaiting upwards of 14 hoursto pay respects to the Queen looked on.

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(front row L to R) Britain’s Princess Beatrice of York, Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s Princess Eugenie of York arrive to mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Williamguided his brother and cousins through Westminster Hall as mourners who’ve beenwaiting upwards of 14 hoursto pay respects to the Queen looked on.

04of 10James Severn stands vigil for Queen Elizabeth.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via GettyThe eight approached the coffin in sync, taking their assigned places, crossing their hands and bowing their heads for 15 minutes.

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James Severn stands vigil for Queen Elizabeth.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty

Britain’s Prince Harry (L), Duke of Sussex, James (C), Viscount Severn, and Britain’s Princess Eugenie of York (R) mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The eight approached the coffin in sync, taking their assigned places, crossing their hands and bowing their heads for 15 minutes.

05of 10Prince Harry.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via GettyAt his father King Charles III’s request,Prince Harry was allowed to wear his military uniformfor the vigil on Saturday despite not having permission to do so duringthe ceremonial processionof the Queen’s coffin through London earlier in the week.

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Prince Harry.IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, mount a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign’s orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 16, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP) (Photo by IAN VOGLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

At his father King Charles III’s request,Prince Harry was allowed to wear his military uniformfor the vigil on Saturday despite not having permission to do so duringthe ceremonial processionof the Queen’s coffin through London earlier in the week.

06of 10Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/GettyIt remains to be seen ifPrince Harrywill be allowed to wear his military uniform for Monday’s funeral.

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Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to hold a vigil in honour of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall on September 17, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s grandchildren mount a family vigil over her coffin lying in state in Westminster Hall. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen ifPrince Harrywill be allowed to wear his military uniform for Monday’s funeral.

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Queen Elizabeth II ’s grandchild Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, holds a vigil around the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 17, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

08of 10CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via GettyPeter Phillipsstood near his cousinJames, Viscount Severn, who is the youngest of the royal cousins at just 14.

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Queen Elizabeth II ’s grandchild, Peter Phillips, holds a vigil at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 17, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Peter Phillipsstood near his cousinJames, Viscount Severn, who is the youngest of the royal cousins at just 14.

09of 10CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via GettyThe night before, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie watched as their father Prince Andrew held vigil with Prince Edward, Princess Anne and King Charles III in a similar manner.

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Britain’s Princess Beatrice of York leaves ahaving held a vigil at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster in London on September 17, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. - Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in Westminster Hall inside the Palace of Westminster, until 0530 GMT on September 19, a few hours before her funeral, with huge queues expected to file past her coffin to pay their respects. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The night before, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie watched as their father Prince Andrew held vigil with Prince Edward, Princess Anne and King Charles III in a similar manner.

10of 10Chris Jackson/GettyAs they finished their time around the coffin, the eight filed out, siblings next to each other and Princes William and Harry on either end of their procession.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Grandchildren Mount Vigil At Westminster Hall

As they finished their time around the coffin, the eight filed out, siblings next to each other and Princes William and Harry on either end of their procession.

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