The death certificate confirms Queen Elizabeth II died of “old age” at 3.10pm on September 8,more than three hours before it was announced to the public.
Reputedly the Queen’s favourite son,the Duke of York said he would treasure forever the late monarch’s love,compassion,care and confidence.
Prince Harry,who undertook two tours of Afghanistan,was granted permission by his father to wear his military uniform.
The Queen’s children have stood guard near their mother’s coffin in Westminster Hall. Outside,the public queue stretched almost eight kilometres along the Thames.
Famously his mother’s favourite,Andrew has not been treated as a complete pariah by his family as he mourns her death. But it is clear now she has gone there is no longer a place for him.
The duke has been banned from wearing his military uniform for public events because he is not a working member of the royal family.
One of the challenges for King Charles III will be his ability to follow his mother’s success in balancing loyalty to the nation and to the family.
The Queen’s four children – including King Charles III – were walking behind the coffin when the shouting protester was dragged to the ground.
He remains persona non grata as far as the Firm is concerned and once Queen Elizabeth II has been finally laid to rest,there is little hope of a comeback.
Effectively sacked as a working royal in January,Andrew will still appear alongside the King at key moments in the coming days.
Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson bonded with the late Queen over dog walking and horse riding,a royal source says.