Prince Harry and his niece Princess Charlotte appeared to have a sweet moment as they sat side by side during the Queen’s committal service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
The family had travelled to Windsor for a short service following Her Majesty’s funeral at Westminster Abbey earlier in the day.
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As Her Majesty’s coffin was about to be lowered into the royal vault, the Dean of Windsor gave a bidding.
As he spoke, Princess Charlotte appeared to be adjusting her hat before glancing up at her uncle and catching his eye.
Harry appeared to briefly smile at his niece in a sweet public moment between the family members.
Prince Harry with Princess Charlotte during the service in Windsor. Credit: Reuters
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They sat between Charlotte’s mother Catherine, Princess of Wales and Harry’s wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
The family then stood as the coffin was lowered into the royal vault, where Elizabeth has now joined her husband Prince Philip, mother Elizabeth, father King George VI and sister Princess Margaret.
Princess Charlotte, along with her elder brother Prince George, were praised for their behaviour throughout the long and emotionally tolling day.
Prince Harry and Princess Charlotte of Wales are seen standing near the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the committal service. Credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Although she is just seven years old, Princess Charlotte knew exactly what was expected of her and older brother Prince George.
Eagle-eyed royal fans noticed an interaction between the siblings when the Queen’s coffin was being transferred to the state hearse at Wellington Arch in London.
Mouthing something to her brother, lip-reading experts believe the young princess said, “You need to bow,” according to The Sun.
After the reminder from his younger sister, Prince George, did not miss a beat and bowed his head.
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What does Princess Charlotte whisper to Prince George?Princess Charlotte reminders her brother Prince George about royal protocol. Credit: Twitter
Prince William and Princess Kate made the decision not to bring their youngest child Louis, four, due to his young age.
“I love that Princess Charlotte did her own curtsy and wasn’t looking at the Princess of Wales. She knows. And her reminding Prince George when to bow! The Royal Family is in good hands,” one tweet said about the young princess.
“How well-behaved they were. So proud of them,” another added.
A third message said: “How sweetly Princess Charlotte curtsied on her own. Their behaviour was exemplary.”
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Princess Charlotte of Wales cries at Wellington Arch after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images
This moment comes soon before Princess Charlotte was pictured sobbing as she watched the Queen’s coffin being transferred from a gun carriage to the hearse at Wellington Arch.
And while the two children remained stoic during the service, it’s clear the emotion and intensity of the sad day finally caught up with Charlotte.
Princess Kate was pictured comforting the little girl as the tears flowed.
Princess Charlotte of Wales cries next to Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Camilla, Queen Consort. Credit: WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Earlier, Charlotte’s older brother George was pictured wiping his eyes at Westminster Abbey during the sombre funeral service.
George and Charlotte had walked side by side with their parents as the Queen’s coffin was carried by pallbearers into the abbey.
Prince William, from right, Prince George and Princess Charlotte watch as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed into the hearse following the state funeral service in Westminster Abbey in central London. Credit: Martin Meissner/AP
During the Queen’s funeral, some noted that George appeared to be fighting back tears.
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Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: Phil Noble/AP
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Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter told 7NEWS.com.au that William and Kate wouldn’t have taken lightly the decision to allow their eldest children to attend the funeral.
“This was a big decision,” Arbiter said.
“This is biggest role of George and Charlotte’s public life to date, thus far.”
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