About two weeks ago, Camilla Parker-Bowles broke her toe as reported by the Daily Telegraph. An injury that did not require hospitalization but which caused the queen consort a lot of pain. And it’s not about to get better since with the death of Elizabeth II and the new duties she takes on, her schedule leaves her no rest. After England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the royal couple therefore went to Wales before returning to London for a vigil of the princes at the Palace of Westminster in which King Charles will take part.
Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward will also be around their mother’s coffin, which has been on public display since Wednesday evening. For the occasion, Andrew, though deprived of military titles, was authorized to wear the uniform. The king has requested that his eight grandchildren also attend. Her son, Prince Harry, was also allowed to wear military uniform. Undoubtedly a relief for the husband of Meghan Markle who had participated in the procession in civilian costume.
In London, the public will be able to parade until early morning Monday in front of his coffin draped with the royal standard and adorned with the imperial crown. Then it will be the end of the last voyage of Elizabeth II. His coffin, accompanied by the royal family but also caregivers from the public health system, will be taken to Westminster Abbey for a state funeral, the first since the death of Winston Churchill in 1965, in front of 2,000 guests, heads of foreign states, world elite, anonymous people decorated for their community involvement. After a final procession, Elizabeth II will be buried Monday in St. George’s Chapel at her beloved Windsor Castle, next to her father George VI and her husband Philip.