William And Harry Will Not Walk Shoulder To Shoulder At Prince Philip’s Funeral

Despite speculation, the brothers will have a cousin between them in the procession.

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by Guy Pewsey |
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When Prince Philip passed away, speculation began as to whether or not the sad death would bring two of his granchildren - Prince William and Prince Harry - back together after reports of a rift. When it was confirmed that Harry had indeed flown into the UK from his new home of LA, it seemed clear that the family were beginning to heal. And while this is set to continue, the optics of their separation will continue. It has been confirmed that the brothers will not walk side by side in the funeral procession set to take place at Windsor on Saturday. Instead, [Peter Phillips](http://Who Is Peter Phillips, The Queen's 'Favourite Grandson'?), son of Princess Anne, will walk between them.

Prince Charles will stand beside his sister Princess Anne, with the Earl of Wessex beside the Duke of York.

Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, husband to Anne, and and Lord Snowden will also walk in the procession. The Duchess of Cornwall, The Countess of Wessex, James Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, the Duchess of Cambridge, Mike and Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Lady Sarah Chatto and Daniel Chatto, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra will also be in attendance.

This announcement will do little to dampen talk of an ongoing feud, but a royal source tells Grazia that this should not be seen as a major drama. 'Peter was a beloved grandson to the late Duke and remains a dedicated and loving grandson to her Majesty The Queen. His presence between the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex is a testament to the love that the family have for him and should not be seen as a sign of anything other than positive feelings.'

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The Best Pictures of Prince Philip With His Grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry - Grazia

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December 2017

Prince William and Prince Harry, along with their wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, follow behind Prince Philip on Christmas Day in Sandringham.

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January 1988

Members of the Royal Family pose for a photocall at the Sandringham Museum with the 1939 Merryweather Fire Engine.

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April 2006

The Duke of Edinburgh enjoys a chat with his grandsons, Prince Harry and Prince William, at Sandhurst Military Academy.

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June 2014

Prince Philip jokes around with Prince Harry, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William during the Trooping the Colour.

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July 2000

The Duke of Edinburgh, along with Prince William and Prince Harry, attend a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

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July 2004

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry attend the opening of fountain built in honour of Princess Diana in Hyde Park.

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September 1997

Prince Philip famously stepped in to support his grandsons as they walked behind the coffin of their mother, the late Princess Diana.

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November 2006

The princes smile as they stand behind their grandparents at the Van Cutsem/Grosvenor wedding at Chester Cathedral.

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June 2003

Prince Philip shares a smile with Prince William and Prince Harry during the Trooping of the Colour.

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June 1988

Prince Philip stands with the Queen, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour.

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December 1984

Royal relatives and godparents pose at the Christening of Prince Harry.

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September 1997

The Queen and Prince Philip stop to look at floral tributes left in honour of Princess Diana outside Balmoral Castle after attending a private church service.

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December 1990

The Royal Family celebrates Christmas together at Sandringham.

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October 2015

Prince Philip attends the World Cup Final match between New Zealand and Australia with Prince Harry and Prince William.

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