The Queen’s Children Are Showing Uncharacteristic Unity After Their Mother’s Passing

Queen Elizabeth II’s children have appeared to be distant from one another for years, according to Express. For one, the four siblings — King Charles III; Anne, Princess Royal; Andrew, Duke of York; and Edward, Earl of Wessex — have a considerable age gap, with roughly 16 years separating the oldest and youngest siblings. MailOnline also notes the said rivalries and differences in interests that have divided Elizabeth’s children. And of course, Prince Andrew’s role in the royal family has been shattered after his involvement in a sexual assault lawsuit, which likely drove a wedge further between him and his siblings.

But similar to how William, Prince of Wales, and Harry, Duke of Sussex, recently reunited, the four joined together to stand guard by the queen’s coffin. King Charles III along with his three younger siblings led a procession through Edinburgh, following their mother’s coffin to St. Giles Cathedral (via AP News). There, the king, Anne, Andrew, and Edward participated in the “Vigil of the Princes,” where they collectively stood beside the coffin in a somber tribute (a historic moment for Princess Anne).

The four also reportedly came together once news broke of the queen’s worsening condition, although Charles and Anne were the only two present at the time of their mother’s death, with Andrew and Edward arriving shortly after (per Hello!).