Prince William and Prince Harry will not walk side by side during the funeral of their grandfather Prince Philip on Saturday, the royal family has confirmed.
The brothers’ cousin Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne, will walk among them during the funeral procession at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
During a second procession, William, 38, and Peter, 43, will walk shoulder to shoulder, followed by Harry, 36, and David Armstrong-Jones, 59, son of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong. Jones.
Once inside the chapel, they will not get very close, as attendees will be seated six feet away, according to COVID-19 guidelines.
The procession order was “a practical change rather than sending a signal,” a Buckingham Palace spokesman said.
“It’s a funeral and it won’t let us be attracted by the perception of the drama. The agreements have been agreed upon and represent Her Majesty’s wishes, ”the spokesman said.
Only 30 close friends and family will be allowed to enter the chapel for the royal ceremonial funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Independent has also managed to get the public to “stay away” from the venue and offer condolences online.
The inmates say there is hope that the brothers ’shared pain will help them repair their bond once it closes and finally discuss their downfall.
“They are both fully aware of their shared story and will no doubt remember the impact their grandfather had on his adult life,” a royal source told The Mirror last week.
“There is hope on an occasion like this, where the brothers are united in pain, that a corner can be turned.”
It would be appropriate because Philip was “dismayed” at the fall of his grandchildren and tried to reunite them, the newspaper source said.
Philip “urged them both to put an end to their differences and not only remember their bond, but also take into account their duty to the queen and the country,” the Mirror source added.