Queen Letizia’s Thrilling Moment at Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

The world was in mourning on September 8. Ten days have passed since the British Royal Family announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch, one of the tallest, sat on the throne for more than seventy years. Without going further, until two days earlier, she was active with her professional agenda when she hosted the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, at Balmoral Castle. Hours later, his health deteriorated to such an extent that he had to cancel a meeting with his congregation. Buckingham Palace issued a statement and alarms went off as close relatives rushed to his deathbed.

Several tributes have been paid to the monarch during this last week, including the Vigil of the Princes, which took place in Edinburgh’s St Giles Cathedral, where Princess Anne made history by participating in this religious rite, since members of the ceremony has always been men. His remains were later found in a burning chapel at Westminster Hall, where citizens from around the world said their final goodbyes. to a queen who made history.

The most important day, however, is this Monday, September 19, because that is when Isabel II will say goodbye. Early in the morning the doors of the room where his lifeless body rested are closed. At around 9:00 am, the first attendees of the funeral service, which will be televised in its entirety, arrived at Westminster Abbey. Among them are the children of the current queen consort, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes. Despite their mother’s position, they have always chosen to live as discreetly as possible. As prescribed by protocol, all those attending the funeral will be dressed in strict black. The politician Nadhim Zahawi, of Iraqi descent, was also one of the first to arrive at Westminster Abbey. He is in charge of the ministry of the Duchy of Lancaster in the new government of Lizz Truss.

Another unknown to this day was whether King Felipe and Queen Letizia would enter the cathedral at the same time as Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofia. Although they came in separately, they occupied the same bank. A photo that had not been taken since the funeral of the Infanta Pilar, which took place in the El Escorial Basilica on January 28, 2020. The kings and the emeritus have taken a privileged place in the religious ceremony, as they have taken the second bank of one of the sides, in front of Isabel II’s coffin. Before them stood Margaret of Denmark with her son, Prince Frederick, Carl Gustaf of Sweden, and Queen Silvia; and Kings William and Máxima of the Netherlands with Princess Beatriz. Behind, Felipe and Matilde of the Belgians and the Grand Dukes of Luxembourg. During this period when Don Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía shared the same space, they occasionally exchanged smiles, while Felipe and Letizia showed each other with a serious gesture during the liturgy.

On the other hand, those who have also captured all eyes are the Dukes of Sussex, as tensions with the British Royal Family are still present despite being in a difficult moment following the Queen’s death. Prince Harry has not worn a uniform and Meghan Markle, in deep mourning. The Prince has stepped out of the vehicle and the Duchess has joined the Countess of Wessex. Elizabeth II’s remains arrived at Westminster Abbey, accompanied by a funeral procession attended by her four eldest children and grandchildren: Princes William and Harry, and Peter Phillips.