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Royal kids watch on as King Charles and siblings keep vigil of Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall

Karishma Sarkari
Karishma Sarkari

King Charles III has overnight led his siblings in a vigil around their mother's coffin.

Joining the monarch inside Westminster Hall was Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

As the four siblings walked into the Palace of Westminster, shocked mourners stopped in their wake, surprised to see who had arrived after they'd spent over 12 hours queuing outside.

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Prince's Vigil inside Westminster Hall Friday September 16, 2022

King Charles III has once again led his siblings in a vigil around their mother's coffin. AP

King Charles III, Britain's Princess Anne, Britain's Prince Andrew and Prince Edward attend a vigil for Queen Elizabeth II, as she lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, London, Friday Sept. 16, 2022

As the four siblings walked into the Palace of Westminster, shocked mourners stopped in their wake, surprised to see who had arrived  Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP

Members of the public paused as the royals took their places, many of them bowing their heads as the King passed them.

Prince Andrew blended in with his brothers and sister, known as the Prince's Vigil, after being given special dispensation to wear his military uniform for the 15 minute ceremony.

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Standing on a gallery watching over the catafalque were members of the royal family, including: Camilla, Queen Consort, Zara and Mike Tindall with their two daughters Mia and Lena, as well as Peter Phillips and his two daughters Savannah and Isla.

King Charles III stands vigil beside the coffin of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as it lies in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, on September 16, 2022 in London England.

King Charles III led his siblings in a second vigil beside his mother's coffin. Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images

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Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends a vigil, following the death of Queen Elizabeth ll, inside Westminster Hall on September 16, 2022 in London, England.

Prince Andrew blended in with his brothers and sister, known as the Prince's Vigil, after being given special dispensation to wear his military uniform for the 15 minute ceremony Hannah Mckay - WPA Pool / Getty Images

Phillips was also joined by his girlfriend Lindsay Wallace amid the line up of royals.

Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice attended with their husbands, with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi looking visibly moved during the service.

King Charles had made his way back to London after meeting with mourners in Cardiff, Wales.

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Prince's Vigil inside Westminster Hall Friday September 16, 2022

Zara and Mike Tindall with their two daughters Mia and Lena AP

Prince's Vigil inside Westminster Hall Friday September 16, 2022

Peter Phillips and his two daughters Savannah and Isla AP

Members of the royal family including James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Windsor, the Countess of Wessex, Jack Brooksbank, Camilla, the Queen Consort, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall, the Duke of Kent, Mia and Lena Tindall, the Duchess of Gloucester, and the Earl and Countess of St Andrews watched the vigil from a gallery. AP

Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attended the vigil. AP

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His Majesty also accepted condolences from Welsh Parliament and attended the Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Life of The Queen at Llandaff Cathedral.

The new monarch, who made his first address to the nation exactly a week ago, was seen wiping away a tear during the service.

The King and Camilla, Queen Consort then headed to Cardiff Castle before returning by helicopter to London.

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort leave the Llandaff Cathedral following a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of Queen Elizabeth II in Cardiff, Wales, Friday Sept. 16, 2022.

King Charles had made his way back to London after meeting with mourners in Cardiff, Wales AP

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King Charles III meets with faith leaders during a reception at Buckingham Palace on September 16, 2022 in London, United Kingdom.

Charles III held a reception for faith leaders inside Buckingham Palace  Getty

On his return, Charles III held a reception for faith leaders inside Buckingham Palace before meeting his siblings and heading to the vigil around 7.45pm (4.45am Saturday AEST).

Prince Andrew earlier in the day was photographed looking at tributes from mourners around Windsor.

The Duke of York was seen with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who paid tribute to her former mother-in-law last week.

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Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex inspect floral tributes left by members of the public at Windsor Castle on September 16, 2022 in Windsor, United Kingdom.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex inspect floral tributes left by members of the public at Windsor Castle Getty

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex walk back after meeting well wishers and viewing floral tributes outside Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 16, 2022 in Windsor, United Kingdom.

Prince Edward and wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex were also seen in Windsor looking at tributes and meeting mourners near The Long Walk Getty

Prince Edward and wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex were also seen in Windsor looking at tributes and meeting mourners near The Long Walk.

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