The Prince and Princess of Wales joined The King and The Queen at Buckingham Palace for the lunch hosted for the Governors-General of Commonwealth Realms.
The event came after Prince William and Princess Catherine’s yesterday visit to Army Training Centre Pirbright to meet Troops from the Commonwealth who have been deployed to the UK to take part in the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen
Catherine, The Princess of Wales speaking to Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles (L), Governor of Saint Lucia, during a lunch held for governors-general of the Commonwealth nations at Buckingham Palace
They were also joined by The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne and Sir Tim Lawrence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra of Kent.
More from the reception with a little view into the lunch room.
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The Princess of Wales with The Queen during the reception. The Princess of Wales was wearing a black Emilia Wickstead Jorgie Ruched Crepe Dress. Thanks to UfoNoMore for the id.
Catherine paired the dress with Queen’s Diamond and Pearl Small Earrings, The Queen’s Three Strands Pearl Necklace, and Triple Strand Pearl Bracelet.
Across London, The King, The Prince of Wales and The Earl and Countess of Wessex have today been meeting well-wishers and those who have joined the queue for Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State. pic.twitter.com/JoE4wBvQWd
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Earlier in the day, The King thanked the Emergency service staff and met London’s Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. and then The King and The Prince of Wales stepped out onto the Lambeth Bridge to meet the people who had been standing in the Queue overnight to pay their respect to the Queen.
‘I’m going as quick as I can’
Prince William jokes he is “conscious” he is holding up the queue as well-wishers waiting on Lambeth Bridge shout ‘God bless the Prince of Wales’.
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex gave a pleasant surprise to well-wishers gathered outside the Palace. After the reception, they walked out of the Palace gates towards The Mall where they met with the well-wishers.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II served for her entire life, and bore the weight of her duties with impeccable grace. Sophie and I are in London for Her Majesty’s funeral – and today, we marked the solemn occasion by signing the book of condolences. (Photo: David Parry/PA Wire) pic.twitter.com/bossnrf2VJ
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The King met with the Prime Ministers of Realms – Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and The Bahamas at Buckingham Palace.
Meeting with His Majesty The King today at Buckingham Palace was a pleasure. Our conversation was a great reflection on the relationship the Royal Family has shared with the people of The Bahamas. I expressed my personal condolences and well wishes to King Charles III. pic.twitter.com/IfYhvhD3Zd
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie shared a heartfelt tribute to their beloved Grandmother. You can read the full statement here.
‘You were our matriarch, our guide, our loving hand on our backs leading us through this world. You taught us so much and we will cherish those lessons and memories forever.”
– Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
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And the evening brought us the most poignant, sad, and beautiful moment of the day all at the same time. All 8 grandchildren of the late Monarch – Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise, Viscount Severn, Peter Phillips, and Zara Phillips hold a vigil at the coffin of their Grandmother at the Palace of Westminster Abbey.
It was the first time in history that grandchildren hold a vigil at a British Monarch’s coffin. The Oldest grandchild is Peter Phillips who is 44 and the youngest one is James Wessex, Viscount Severn, who is 14 years old.
Tomorrow the world will see what could be the biggest gathering of world leaders and World Royals at Buckingham Palace in modern history. King Charles accompanied by the senior members of the Royal Family will host a reception for the guests attending the Queen’s Funeral on Monday.
#Royals #NEW #KingFelipe and #QueenLetizia of #Spain will travel to London tomorrow. They will visit Westminster Palace ahead of Buckingham Palace reception in the evening.
Letizia will travel to New York directly from London on Tuesday
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