Prince Harry and Prince William didn’t sit near each other during the Queen‘s funeral on Monday and many royal fans appeared confused.
Harry sat behind King Charles during the service at Westminster Abbey while William sat a few seats along from their father.
As the service began, Harry and Meghan took their seats behind King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla.
Meanwhile, William sat with his wife Kate, Princess of Wales, and their children – Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
William and Harry at the Queen’s funeral
However, many people watching were wondering why Harry was behind the King and not William.
One person said on Twitter: “I don’t understand why Harry & Meghan are sitting behind Charles & his siblings while William is on the other side.”
Another wrote: “Why would protocols put Harry‘s seat at the back line behind King Charles.
“I expected Kate to be seated [at the] back line with Meghan, while William and Harry should be in front row beside their father.”
Now, sources have reportedly explained why the brothers didn’t sit together.
Palace sources told The Times that the Queen’s grandchildren sat in age order meaning Harry and Meghan sat behind King Charles.
I don’t understand why Harry & Meghan are sitting behind Charles & his siblings while William is on the other side.
However, it’s also been said that the seating plan was arranged to keep families sat together which could explain why Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn sat behind their parents.
ED! has contacted reps for Buckingham Palace for comment.
On Monday (September 19), William and Harry walked in the procession behind the Queen’s coffin into Westminster Abbey.
Who else walked in the procession?
They were joined by King Charles, the Queen Consort, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence also walked in the procession.
Prince Andrew, the Earl of Snowdon, Peter Phillips, the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Michael of Kent and the Duke of Kent were also in the procession.
Also in the procession was the Prince and Princess of Wales’ children Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven.
Fans watching the service became tearful seeing the young royals walk beside their parents.
One person said on Twitter: “Had a little cry seeing George and Charlotte following the coffin into the Abbey.”
The Queen now lays in rest in the George VI Memorial Chapel inside St George’s Chapel.
She joined her late husband Prince Philip, who died last April, as well as her parents and sister, Princess Margaret.
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