PRINCE William will lead the Queen’s grandchildren in a poignant vigil at her coffin tomorrow night – with Prince Harry allowed to wear military uniform.
这 Prince of Wales will stand at the head of the catafalque in Westminster Hall after becoming first in line to the throne.
哈里王子 will be at the foot of the coffin – with both brothers in military uniform at King Charles’ request.
He will be flanked by Princesses 比阿特丽斯 和 欧仁妮, 尽管 威廉 will have Zara Tindall 和 Peter Phillips either side.
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Lady Louise 和 Viscount Severn will stand at the middle of the coffin during the powerful 15 minute vigil.
The rest of the royal 孙子 will be wearing morning coats and dark formal dress with decorations, the Palace said.
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公主 凯特 和 梅根·马克尔（Meghan Markle） will not feature in the sombre occasion as spouses are not attending.
It is understood the eight grandchildren were keen to pay their respects – as their parents are doing tonight in their own vigil.
There was speculation Harry, who served two tours of Afghanistan, would be blocked from wearing a military uniform as he is no longer a senior royal.
But The Sun confirmed he has been granted special permission for the period of reflection.
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The ruling was not a U-turn but a “one-off” decision by the King as a mark of respect for the late monarch.
有业内人士说: “The King invited the Queen’s grand- children to mount a vigil and Harry can wear his uniform.”
The King, 安妮公主, 安德鲁王子 和 Prince Edward will stand guard over Her Majesty tonight in a tradition known as Vigil of the Princes.
It comes as thousands continue to queue for hours today to file past the Queen’s coffin.
Entry to the line has now been paused for at least six hours after Southwark Park reached its capacity.
Her Majesty will be laid to rest in a 国葬 on Monday to mark her incredible 70 years of service.
