Princess Anne Honoured at Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral

The late Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday in a state funeral at Westminster Abbey, and her son, King Charles III, broke with tradition by giving his younger sister, Princess Anne, a place of honour in the procession.

The new monarch walked alongside his wife, Queen Camilla, followed by Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence.

Both Charles and Anne were by their mother's side when she passed away at Balmoral Castle on September 8th.

In a touching tribute to her mother, Princess Anne wrote that it was an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys.

She also expressed her gratitude towards those who showed love and respect during this difficult time.

The Princess Royal has always been known for her close relationship with her mother and played a prominent role in the events surrounding her death.

Royal historian Gareth Russell claims that King Charles III recognised his sister's unwavering service to the Queen and paid tribute to her during the funeral service.

Russell believes that Charles wanted to give Princess Anne her rightful place in the 21st century monarchy and do away with archaic royal rules that favoured male members of the family over their female counterparts.

This is evident as Anne, despite being the Queen's second child, falls behind her two younger brothers and their children in the line of succession.

During the Vigil of the Princes, a rare ritual where members of the royal family stand guard around their relatives' casket as they lie in state, Princess Anne made history as the first woman to ever perform the ritual.

Traditionally, only male members of the family stood guard, but Anne stood alongside her brothers, Charles, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.

The siblings were accompanied by the royal company of archers who were guarding the Queen's casket around the clock.

Anne's seat at the funeral procession and her participation in the Vigil of the Princes show that she is her brother's confidante and that he values her service to the Queen and the Firm.

Anne is hugely admired in Britain for her charitable work, and it is evident that she is dealing with great heartbreak at her mother's passing.

Despite the loss, Princess Anne has returned to her duties as commodore-in-chief Portsmouth just days after her mother's funeral.

In this role, she thanked members of the armed forces who took part in the state event.

Anne has always been known as one of the hardest-working royals, and her quick return to her duties is a testament to her dedication.

As King Charles III takes on the added responsibilities of the monarch, Princess Anne expressed her gratitude for the support and understanding offered to him.

The new king seems to be doing away with archaic royal rules and granting precedence and favour to female members of the family.

Sources say that he may permanently exile Prince Harry from England, further cementing his commitment to modernising the monarchy.

In conclusion, Princess Anne was honoured at Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral, and King Charles III paid tribute to her unwavering service to the Queen and the Firm.

Anne made history as the first woman to perform the rare ritual of the Vigil of the Princes and has returned to her duties as commodore-in-chief Portsmouth just days after her mother's funeral.

Charles seems to be doing away with archaic royal rules and granting precedence and favour to female members of the family.