Prince and Princess of Wales make moving appearance in Sandringham to view floral tributes to Queen
The Prince and Princess of Wales have travelled to Norfolk where they saw tributes and spoke with people paying their respects
![Prince and Princess of Wales make moving appearance as they view floral tributes at Sandringham](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3xnZBptALuXu5epAfJNXDo-415-80.jpg)
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a moving appearance in Sandringham where they viewed floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
- Prince William and Princess Catherine travelled to Norfolk on September 15th to see the tributes left by members of the public to the late Queen.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales spoke with well-wishers at Sandringham, which was thought to be a special place for Her Majesty.
- This royal news comes as Kate Middleton honoured the Queen by wearing a diamond and pearl brooch that belonged to her at her coffin procession.
In the days since Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth had died at Balmoral Castle, tributes have been shared by people from across the world as they remember Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. Whilst several prominent members of the Royal Family have released deeply touching messages honouring Her Majesty, from King Charles’ statement that expressed the “greatest sadness” at his beloved mother’s passing, to Prince William’s statement thanking his “Grannie” for everything.
On September 14th the Queen’s coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall to Lie-in-State and the Royal Family united for this solemn procession and the service that followed it. Now, the day after, the Prince and Princess of Wales have made a moving appearance at a royal residence that meant so much to the Queen.
Stepping out in Norfolk, the Prince and Princess of Wales viewed the beautiful floral tributes and written notes that have been left at Sandringham in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth. During their visit, the royal couple also spoke and shook hands with well-wishers who were there to pay their own respects to Her Majesty.
Prince William and Princess Catherine were also given bouquets of flowers themselves. According to the BBC, hundreds of people were waiting since early that morning in King’s Lynn for the royals to arrive, with the Prince and Princess reportedly set to also thank some of the Queen’s members of staff who worked for many years at Sandringham.
This historic home was privately owned by Her Majesty and was understood to have been a special place for her. It was here that the Queen traditionally hosted her family over the festive period and remained to mark the anniversary of her father King George VI’s passing in February.
Sandringham House is also where Her Majesty’s beloved “strength and stay”, Prince Philip, spent a lot of time after he officially retired from public life in 2017.
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
The recent poignant visit from Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and granddaughter-in-law to Sandringham to see the tributes left to her comes ahead of the monarch’s funeral on Monday, September 19th at 11am.
As reported by the BBC, over 2,000 people are expected to attend and there will be a national two minutes’ silence as the service ends, just before midday. Later on that day, a private service will be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor for Queen Elizabeth’s close family as they remember this remarkable monarch.
Emma is a Senior Lifestyle Writer with six years of experience working in digital publishing, ranging from book publishing to magazines. She currently looks after all things Lifestyle for Woman&Home, Goodto.com, and My Imperfect Life.
-
De'longhi Coffee Machine toy review - an impressive replica, but is it worth your money?
I tested the De'longhi coffee machine toy from Casdon with a four year old - here's our verdict on whether it's worth the £25 price tag
By Sarah Handley Published
-
The summer hustle isn't funny - let's not normalise what working mums are juggling
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
-
Princess Charlotte’s name fulfilled Prince William’s final promise to his mum Princess Diana, royal expert reveals
The Prince and Princess of Wales's daughter has a very sentimental name
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
How Prince William and Kate Middleton use ‘controlled parenting’ to protect Prince George, Louis and Charlotte
The Prince and Princess of Wales have adopted what experts call an 'unusual' parenting approach
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Why Prince George, Charlotte and Louis’ cheeky behaviour at engagements ‘doesn’t worry’ Kate Middleton
The royal youngsters have to follow protocol, but their mum doesn't like to be too strict with them
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Princess Diana’s former royal butler reveals why there’s pressure on Prince William to ‘finish her legacy’
The late Princess's work had 'only just begun' when she died and Prince William is keen to carry it on
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Royal expert reveals Prince William’s ‘greatest tribute to his mother’ Princess Diana as he celebrates her 63rd birthday
"I wanted her to be proud of the person I'd become"
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Queen Elizabeth's heartwarming approach to motherhood revealed in rare letter - and the note includes a hilarious joke about young King Charles III
A personal letter penned by the late monarch in 1950 has given sweet insight into her life as a young mother
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Prince William is keeping Prince George, Charlotte and Louis’ feet on the ground with an important project inspired by Princess Diana
The Prince of Wales is keen to carry on the work started by his late mother, a royal expert has revealed
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Princess Diana left the bulk of her fortune to sons Prince William and Prince Harry - but there’s one thing from her childhood they’ll never inherit and the real heir is surprising
Princess Diana's two sons inherited a lot of their mother's belongings when she died, but they're set to miss out on one very special item
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published