George is daddy’s double! Royal fans go wild over the striking similarity between the nine-year-old and his father Prince William at the Queen’s funeral
- Royal fans noted how much Prince George looked like Prince William yesterday
- The nine-year-old was on his best behaviour for the Queen’s state funeral
- Viewers said he was his father’s double and took to Twitter to share
- The Queen’s funeral: All the latest Royal Family news and coverage
Royal fans have gone wild over the striking similarity between Prince George and his father Prince William at the Queen’s state funeral yesterday.
Nine-year-old George, who is second-in-line to the throne, joined his parents and younger sister Charlotte, seven, to say goodbye to his beloved ‘Gan-Gan’ at Westminster Abbey, followed by the Committal Service at Windsor Castle.
He remained on his best behaviour despite the enormity of the occasion, winning praise from viewers of the coverage.
Daddy’s double! Royal fans have gone wild over the striking similarity between Prince George and his father Prince William at the Queen’s state funeral yesterday
They took to Twitter to share their amazement following the state funeral in London
Others noted he looked particularly like his father, the Prince of Wales, 40, with one tweeting: ‘George looks so much like William. The future if the Monarchy is exciting.’
Another messaged: ‘George is spitting image of Will, with a touch of Diana’s eyes.’
A third wrote: ‘Charlotte and George resemble each other and look like William.’
Kate Middleton allowed her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte to have a last-minute extra role in the funeral of their beloved ‘Gan Gan’ as they walked behind her coffin.
After the children attended Her late Majesty’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, they travelled with their mother Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, to St George’s Chapel in Windsor for a Committal Service, where the Queen was laid to rest.
Prince George (right) and Princess Charlotte (centre) seen at Wellington Arch where the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was transferred into the hearse before a final trip to Windsor
The children stand between Kate Middleton and Queen Consort Camilla as the coffin of the late Queen arrives at Wellington Arch
The young royals, seven and nine, followed the procession behind the Queen’s coffin as it entered St George’s Chapel in what appeared to be an unplanned change to the order of service
Many royal fans expected Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven, not to have a role in the Committal Service, however they were pictured walking into the Chapel behind Her Majesty’s coffin.
The children’s inclusion in the service appears to be a last-minute decision from their parents Kate Middleton and Prince William, The Mirror reports.
It was difficult to spot the miniature royals as they walked behind the adult members of the Royal Family before the Committal Service, but the young Prince and Princess dutifully followed their great-grandmother’s coffin as it was led into the chapel.
Earlier today Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Wales stood in the front row at Westminster Abbey as they sang hymns while standing with their parents at the state funeral of Her late Majesty.
The Princess of Wales, 40, provided a reassuring presence throughout, tightly holding onto her daughter’s hand at the family arrived at Westminster Abbey – and offering a pat on the knee to her eldest son as the family were seated ahead of the service.
At one stage, Prince William offered to offer Prince George a comforting look during the service this afternoon in Windsor
The Wales family were sitting alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as Peter Philips and Zara Tindall) today in St George’s Chapel
Sibling unity: The young royals were inseparable throughout the day and were barely seen away from each other’s sides. Pictured here at Wellington Arch following the funeral service at Westminster Abbey
Princess Charlotte and Prince George were sitting alongside their parents the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this afternoon
The Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Committal Service for the Queen held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Sibling love: The pair were seen walking side by side into Windsor Castle, the final resting place of their precious great-grandmother
Prince George and Charlotte joined their mother Kate as they left the vehicles to enter St George’s Chapel for the service this afternoon
Riding together: The children were accompanied in their car by their mother, the Princess of Wales, and Camilla, the Queen Consort
The children could be seen looking out the window as they were driven from London to Windsor this afternoon between the two services
Princess Charlotte wore a black mourning coat with velour collar and matching wide-brimmed hat, while George was dressed in a navy blue suit with a black tie.
On Charlotte’s coat was a sweet tribute to her Gan-Gan, as she wore a horseshoe brooch that had been given to her by the late Queen.
Prince George appeared to become emotional as he was pictured wiping his eyes outside Westminster Abbey, while his younger sister put on a brave face.
Princess Charlotte was often seen holding her mother’s hand, with Princess George watching on at his beloved ‘Gan-Gan’s’ funeral
Charlotte of Wales – her new title – stands next to Prince George of Wales at Wellington Arch after the State Funeral of the Queen – their beloved great-grandmother
The foursome travelled in the car at several points throughout the long day, which began at 11am with the Queen’s funeral service in Westminster Abbey
The foursome travelled in the car at several points throughout the long day, which began at 11am with the Queen’s funeral service in Westminster Abbey
A day in history: Prince George, nine, left, and Princess Charlotte, seven, are pictured travelling by car with the Queen Consort, who waved to crowds, and their mother, the Princess of Wales, to the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey today
The brother and sister look out across London’s historic streets, with the Queen Consort seated behind them, as thousands of mourners line the streets
The Queen’s great grandchildren, clearly aware of the enormity of the day, stand quietly by their mother’s side before as they await the arrival of their father. To their right, the Duchess of Sussex stands next to them
The Princess of Wales is seen walking hand-in-hand with her daughter as the family arrived at Westminster Abbey’s hallowed doors ahead of the 11am service
Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte are shepherded to their seats by their mother the Princess of Wales
Arrival: The new Princess of Wales and her daughter exit the royal car at Westminster Abbey; the senior royal gently guides the seven-year-old in the right direction
A smile for ‘Gan-Gan’: Princess Charlotte shyly smiles as she stands with her brother and senior royals at Westminster Abbey (Pictured from left: Meghan Markle, Sophie Wessex, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Kate Middleton)
A guiding hand, the young royals pictured arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of the funeral
Princess Charlotte stares out of the window from the royal car that carried herself and her older brother to Westminster Abbey
Prince George, seated beside the Prince of Wales holds onto his order of service during the funeral for his great grandmother
Prince George, seated beside the Prince of Wales holds onto his order of service during the funeral for his great grandmother
Three generations: Prince George walks next to his father, as Prince Harry and Prince Edward walk ahead and behind
Responsibility: Heads bowed, Prince Charlotte and Prince George walk inbetween the Prince and Princess of Wales as they follow the Queen’s coffin into the church
Sombre: George and Charlotte sing hymns during the funeral service, each seated beside their mother, the Princess of Wales
A family in grief: From left: The Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex stand outside Westminster Abbey after the state funeral
Princess Charlotte is seen adjusting her hat; the youngster wore a horseshoe brooch on her mourning coat, which was a gift from her great-grandmother the Queen. Right: Princess Charlotte is seen adjusting her hat; the youngster wore a horseshoe brooch on her mourning coat, which was a gift from her great-grandmother the Queen
Pictured from above: The Princess of Wales is seen guiding her two children into the Abbey; while Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore traditional black mourning dress, Prince George opted for a navy blue suit with a black tie
Prince George and Princess Charlotte were the youngest members of the royal family to accompany the coffin down through the Abbey, (The Prince and Princess of Wales pictured four rows from the back of the central aisle)
The Queen’s great grandchildren sat in front of their mother, the Princess of Wales and the Queen Consort as they made their way to Westminster Abbey in the claret royal car
Prince George casts a glance at the crowds who’ve turned out to mourn his great grandmother
The young heir to the throne en route to a final farewell to his beloved ‘Gan-Gan’, with his mother and the Queen Consort seated behind him
The Princess of Wales cut a pensive figure as she joined her mother-in-law and two of her three children for the short journey – while the King and Prince of Wales marched behind the Queen’s coffin
Solemnity: The family sat in hushed silence as the car drove past crowds of mourners gathered on London’s streets
The family pictured walking into the Abbey, bypassing royal guards in traditional uniform, ahead of the state funeral
A supportive hand: Kate Middleton touches her daughter’s shoulder as the family make their way to their seats
A supportive hand: Kate Middleton touches her daughter’s shoulder as the family make their way to their seats
Kate Middleton speaks to a member of the clergy welcoming the royal family to the Abbey, while holding Princess Charlotte’s hand
With her mother close by, Princess Charlotte walked into the Abbey today; the princess wore a mourning coat with velour collar and a matching wide-brimmed ha
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