September 22, 2022 – 12:52 BST
Phoebe Tatham
Prince William and Kate Middleton paid a trip to Windsor in their first public appearance since the Queen’s state funeral on Monday
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Windsor on Thursday for their first royal engagement since the Queen’s poignant funeral on Monday.
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Prince William and Kate made a special trip to Windsor Guildhall to meet volunteers and operational staff to thank them for their involvement in the late monarch’s committal service held in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
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In particular, they wanted to thank the group for supporting the large crowds that gathered in Windsor to commemorate the Queen and watch the procession of her coffin up the Long Walk to the castle ahead of the service.
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As per royal mourning guidelines, the royal couple appeared in black as a show of respect for the late Queen who passed away on 8 September. Kate looked particularly chic in a tailored black coat adorned with gold buttons, black heels and pearl drop earrings.
The royal couple travelled to Windsor
Prince William, meanwhile, opted to wear a smart navy suit and black tie. Members of the royal family will continue to observe the royal mourning period until Monday 26.
Their Windsor outing comes after William and Kate made an appearance at Her Majesty’s incredibly moving state funeral held in Westminster Abbey. A sombre-looking Prince William wore his military uniform as he joined the procession walking behind the Queen’s coffin.
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The couple brought along their two eldest children, Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven. Also in attendance were the Queen’s children – King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward – and their partners, the Queen Consort, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence and the Countess of Wessex.
Although a sad time for the family, the Queen has now been reunited with her beloved husband, Prince Philip, as well as her family, King George VI, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
Royal fans flocked to Windsor Castle
The family will all rest in the King George VI memorial chapel. Philip had previously been lying in rest within the royal vault, but had been moved to be reunited with his wife.
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