Guy Bell/Shutterstock Kate Middleton and Prince William were on hand when Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived at Buckingham Palace. On a somber night on Tuesday, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, both 40, joined King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and other royals at the Palace Buckingham, where Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived in London. after flying from Scotland. He died on September 8 aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands. After lying in the cathedral of St. Giles in Edinburgh on Monday, Princess Anne accompanied her mother’s coffin on the return journey to London. The Queen’s coffin will be taken via London on Wednesday to Westminster Abbey, where it will lie in state as visitors pay their respects until the funeral on Monday 19 September. LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: King Charles III, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wait for the royal hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at Buckingham Palace on September 13 2022 in London, England. The coffin carrying Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II leaves St Giles Church traveling to Edinburgh Airport where it will be transferred to London and taken by road to Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022 and was succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Jeremy Selwyn – WPA Pool/Getty Images) Jeremy Selwyn – WPA Pool/Getty RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral State Dearse was designed by The Royal Household and Jaguar Land Rover, with Queen Elizabeth consulting on the designs. The vehicle, designed to allow members of the public to have a clear view of the coffin, is finished in Royal Claret, the same color as the official royal and state vehicles kept in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and used by members of the Royal Family. on official duties. It also features the Queen’s personal royal effigy. Following the Queen’s death, Prince William shared a personal statement about his “grandmother’s” death. “On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader whose commitment to country, kingdoms and the Commonwealth was absolute,” he said. “So much will be said in the coming days about the meaning of her historic reign.” “I, however, lost a grandmother,” he continued, reflecting on what the queen meant to his family. “And while I will mourn her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I had the benefit of the Queen’s wisdom and reassurance in my fifth decade. My wife had twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children have to spend holidays with her and create memories that will last a lifetime.” The story continues Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is removed in the Royal Hearse from RAF Northolt Air Force Base on September 13, 2022, to travel to Buckingham Palace. ANDREW MATTHEWS/POOL/AFP via Getty Queen Elizabeth’s coffin RELATED: Royal Parks have unique request for Queen Elizabeth mourners: No more jam sandwiches “She’s been by my side in my happiest moments. And she’s been by my side in the saddest days of my life. I knew this day would come, but it’s going to be a while before the reality of life without Grandma really hits,” said William. He went on to thank the late Queen “for the kindness she showed my family and me. And I thank her on behalf of my generation for providing an example of service and dignity in public life that was of a different age, but always relevant to us all.” Prince William and the Queen Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Prince William and Queen Elizabeth Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage? Sign up for the free Royals newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! William concluded: “My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All the grief we feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen. I will honor her memory by supporting the father, the King, in every way I can.”
