Lady Gabriella Windsor appeared to collapse as the Queen’s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall ahead of the service yesterday.
The daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen’s cousin, attended the intimate service with her parents and husband, Thomas Kingston, and was seen standing in line with other members of the Royal Family as Her Majesty’s coffin was brought inside.
However moments later there was a slight commotion and it appears as though Lady Gabriella Windsor might have fainted, according to Hello.
Video shows a member of staff rushing over to assist and Mr Kingston turning around to help his wife.
Photos taken later in the service show Lady Gabriella missing from the line-up, although she was able to leave the Hall arm-in-arm with her husband.
Lady Gabriella Windsor appeared to collapse as the Queen ‘s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall ahead of the service yesterday. Pictured top right, a slight commotion seems to happen
The daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen’s cousin, attended the intimate service with her parents and husband, Thomas Kingston, who was pictured with his arm around her at one point, while she sat down
Lady Gabriella Windsor (second from left), the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, attended the intimate service with her parents and husband, Thomas Kingston (centre), and was seen standing in line with members of the Royal Family as Her Majesty’s coffin was brought inside
However moments later there was a slight commotion and it appears as though Lady Gabriella Windsor might have fainted, according to Hello. Photos taken later in the service show Lady Gabriella missing from the line-up (above)
Lady Gabriella later left arm in arm with her husband, pictured, suggesting she was able to quickly recover despite her ordeal inside Westminster Hall
The Queen is placed in Westminster Hall to lie in state for the nation to pay their respects, her coffin will remain there for four days
Camilla, Queen Consort, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the coffin procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall
Peter Phillips, the Duke of Sussex, the Prince of Wales, the Earl of Wessex, the Earl of Snowdon, the Duchess of Sussex, the Princess Royal, King Charles III, the Duke of York, the Princess of Wales and the Countess of Wessex follow the bearer party carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall, London
As the coffin arrived into the hall yesterday, the extended members of the royal family could be seen standing and watching the procession.
However it appeared there was something further down the line catching the attention of certain family members, including Lady Gabriella’s brother Lord Frederick and his wife, Sophie Winkleman.
The pair could be seen looking down the line in apparent concern, while Thomas could be seen brushing his hair out of his face and apparently bending down.
Meanwhile Lady Amelia could also be seen looking backwards from the line-up with some concern, while Columbus George Donald Taylor and Lord George Windsor also appeared to be looking down towards the ground with some concern.
It appeared a member of staff rushed to assist Lady Gabriella, and could be seen apparently moving quickly to get a chair for her to sit on.
Thomas Kingston, Gabriella Windsor, Lady Sarah Chatto, Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman leave after the service
Princess Michael, who is married to Prince Michael of Kent, appeared sombre during the sad event, paying tribute to the monarch, left. Pictured right, The Duchess of Gloucester
Lord Frederick Windsor (centre) attends the service with his wife Sophie Winkleman, and his mother Princess Michael of Kent (left)
The Queen’s extended family came out in force to honour the monarch, including (L-R) the Duke of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, and Prince Michael of Kent
The Duchess of Gloucester and Lady Rose Gilman. Lady Rose Gilman, 42, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, does not undertake royal duties. However it is expected she will be at the funeral on Monday. She will likely attend with her husband George
Despite Lady Gabriella fainting, the service continued without further incident.
She wasn’t seen again during the service, however she was later photographed leaving hand-in-hand with her husband Thomas.
Lady Gabriella was known to have a close relationship with the monarch, who attended her wedding to Thomas in October 2019.
At the time, a photograph of the bride leaning down to chat to the Queen, who was beaming with joy, went viral on social media.
It is unknown whether Lady Gabriella will attend other events throughout the next week, however it appears likely she will attend the funeral on Monday alongside other members of the royal family.
One of the royal guards who were holding vigil around the Queen’s coffin overnight also collapsed after hours of standing in place last night, stunning the mourners who had come to pay their respects.
The man began swaying on his feet moments before he collapsed. Earlier, he had briefly stepped off the podium before retaking his place as other servicemen joined him for a changeover.
A guard collapsed while holding vigil next to the Monarch’s coffin at Westminster Hall, stunning the onlookers who had come to pay their respects
But seconds later he blacked out and fell forwards, landing sprawled on the stone floor to loud gasps from bystanders queueing to pay their respects.
The live stream also cut out for several minutes as police rushed to the man’s aid. A beefeater revealed on Twitter that the guard recovered shortly after the fall.
Extended members of the royal family have always shown their unwavering support for the late Monarch, and have appeared at several events, including the service of Thanksgiving held in honour of her reign in June during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Queen’s cousins Prince Michael of Kent, the Duke of Kent and the Duchess of Gloucester were all spotted at the event.
Meanwhile younger royals including sisters Lady Amelia and Marina Windsor, and Flora Vesterberg, stood in line alongside their relatives at the event.
Prince Michael of Kent, who is the younger son of Prince George and the Duke of Kent looked serious, wearing military suit for the occasion. He was joined by his wife, Princess Michael, who is known for her nickname ‘Princess Pushy.’
The Duke of Kent wore a dark suit for the historical moment. Prince Edward, who was the Queen’s first cousin, is involved with over 140 different charities, organisations and professional bodies on behalf of the Royal Family.
Prince William, Prince Harry and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand in Westminster Hall alongside the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William stood together with their wives Meghan and Kate as they put aside their bitter feud to pay their respects to their grandmother
Harry put his hand on his face while reading the order of service for the short ceremony in the heart of the Palace of Westminster
A peripheral royal happy to lead a life largely under the radar, Lady Helen, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, wore a smart black suit for the a solemn moment. She was accompanied by her son Cassius, whom she shares with art dealer Timothy Taylor.
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William stood together with their wives Meghan and Kate as they put aside their bitter feud to pay their respects to their grandmother.
While the siblings walked side-by-side for the poignant 38-minute procession from Buckingham Palace, their spouses travelled in separate cars, with Meghan accompanied by the Countess of Wessex and Kate joined by Camilla, the Queen Consort.
During the service, the ‘Fab Four’ stood in formation facing the coffin on its purple-covered catafalque, which was flanked with a tall, yellow flickering candle at each corner of the wide scarlet platform in the heart of Westminster Hall – the backdrop of some of the most famous moments in British history.
The Sussexes stood at the back of the group of royals, with Harry directly behind William and Meghan behind Kate. The touching moment is the first time the couples have been seen together since their surprise walkabout together at Windsor Castle on Saturday, and a rare show of togetherness.
The Queen’s coffin entered Westminster Hall as the choir of Westminster Abbey and the choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace, sang Psalm 139. When the Queen arrived, Charles, William and Anne saluted. Harry and Prince Andrew – barred from wearing military uniform – bowed their head instead.
Kate and Meghan arrive at Westminster Hall, where the Queen’s coffin will lie in state before her funeral at Westminster Abbey
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex pay their respects
From 5pm yesterday mourners have been able to file past the coffin to pay their respects to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch
Pallbearers from The Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards prepare to carry the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II into Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster
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