Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, strict royal protocol has been followed in all state ceremonies, from burial to tribute. At the time of the Queen’s funeral on Monday, the ‘dress code’ of the royal family is also being done according to the pre-determined tradition.
The Queen died at the age of 96 at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland. His funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey in London. King Charles III will wear a ceremonial uniform with medals throughout the day, and in his hands will be the red velvet and gold field marshal’s baton, which the Queen presented him in 2012, when Charles was given the Got this title.
This is ‘dress code’
The Queen’s three children, King Charles, Prince Edward and Princess Anne, will all wear military uniforms and wear medals as serving members of the royal family, according to Buckingham Palace. The Queen’s grandson Prince William will also be in military uniform. Women will come wearing black clothes and caps while men will wear black coats. Serving members of the royal family traditionally wear military uniforms, while non-serving men wear coats, as seen last year at the funeral of the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip.
Hence the controversy?
According to the ‘Metro’ newspaper, there have been some controversies regarding the decision of the royal ‘dress code’ before this funeral. Buckingham Palace initially announced that Prince Harry would not be allowed to wear his military uniform as he decided to step down from his duties.
According to the newspaper, when Prince Harry made this decision, all military titles were taken from him. Once a member of the royal family is no longer in active military service, they are considered ‘citizens’, and are therefore not allowed to wear military attire. However, they are allowed to wear their medals over their black suits, as Prince Harry did during the mourning tour carrying the Queen’s coffin.
what is the rule
Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Andrew will only wear his uniform ‘as a special mark of honour’ at the funeral ceremony at Westminster Hall. The ‘Metro’ newspaper reported that at the request of his father, King Charles, Harry would wear his uniform the following evening as the Queen’s grandchildren expressed condolences.
The period of mourning has been reduced these days, but the requirement to wear black clothing remains. The rule is so strict that members of the royal family must always travel with a black dress in their suitcase, so that if someone from the royal family dies while family members are abroad, they Do not be seen in public wearing clothes of any other color.
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