The Queen's 'favourite grandson' took a side step so the brothers could walk shoulder to shoulder
A change in the Queen's coffin procession meant Prince William and Prince Harry walked together, according to national reports. It came after the Queen's 'favourite grandson' took a side step for the brothers to stand shoulder to shoulder.
Read more: The Queen's Lying-in-State: Queues expected overnight as full details issued on how to pay respects The grandchildren were subsequently separated by Peter, the son of Princess Anne as they walked behind the coffin at Windsor Castle during Philip's funeral procession. An insider has also claimed that Peter was chosen by the Queen to "act as mediator" on the day. Ahead of the funeral, Peter was seen hanging back slightly allowing Harry and William to walk at the same pace.
Silence fell among the thousands-strong crowd as a muffled drum draped in black was beaten at 75 paces per minute. King Charles, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex appeared solemn as they walked behind the coffin.
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