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Prince Harry Fights Back Tears During Lying In State Service For The Queen


Prince Harry was pictured breaking into tears during his grandmother’s lying in state service.

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On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week, was honored with a touching lying in state service at Westminster Hall in London.

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The service took place after the Queen was moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in a touching procession attended by her four children and her grandchildren.

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Among the mourners paying their respects to the late monarch were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who looked solemn throughout the procession and the lying in state service.

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After the Queen’s coffin was brought inside the hall, Harry appeared to tear up and cover his eyes with his hand while bowing in respect.

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Meanwhile, his wife, who donned the earrings the Queen once gave her, paid a tribute to the longest-reigning British monarch in history by performing a deep curtsy.

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Honoring their grandmother’s memory, feuding brothers Prince Harry and Prince William set their differences aside as they stood together in formation in front of the Queen’s coffin.

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As seen in the photos from the service, Harry and Meghan stood directly behind William and Kate during the poignant service.

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In front of the fabulous four stood King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla along with Queen Elizabeth’s other children including Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, and Princess Anne.

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After the short service by the Church of England, the family left the hall, and cries of “God save the king” erupted outside the building.

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Meanwhile, thousands of people began queueing up to pay their respects to the Queen and walk by her coffin before she is laid to rest.

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It is believed that some one million people will visit Westminster Hall to see the Queen’s coffin before her funeral on September 19.

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