The coffin was transported from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where it will remain until September 18. During the procession, members of the royal family walked behind the coffin. Other royals, such as the Countess of Wessex and the Duchess of Sussex, also bowed as a sign of respect. Lady Louise followed her mother's example and bowed as she bid farewell to her grandmother, along with her brother James.
It is traditional for members of the royal family to bow or curtsy when greeting the monarch for the first time each day. Since the announcement of the Queen's death on Thursday, Catherine has been at Prince William's side, attending the solemn service at Westminster Hall. She honored the Queen by wearing a pearl and diamond leaf brooch that belonged to the Queen. Catherine has made subtle references to the late Queen through her outfits since her death.
On Monday, Catherine wore the Queen's diamond and pearl earrings while meeting troops involved in the Queen's funeral preparations. Additionally, on September 15, she and Prince William visited Sandringham to meet mourners, wearing all-black funeral attire.
Catherine's accessories, especially her small black purse, were reminiscent of her signature accessory. The late Queen used her purse to signal staff at public events. Catherine also wore pearl earrings that the Queen previously owned, including those worn on the Queen's silver jubilee.
As part of her mourning attire, Catherine chose pearls, which are traditional royal mourning jewelry, symbolizing tears. These gemstones are historically associated with elegance and. During their visit, Catherine and William attended the Queen's procession, and Catherine paid tribute by wearing another piece from the Queen's collection.