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Prince George at The Queen's funeral?

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FannyCornforth Sun 18-Sept-22 10:16:50

The Express reckons that Charlotte will be going too.
Other reports say that it’s courtiers who decide

FannyCornforth Sun 18-Sept-22 10:11:57

I’d be very surprised if George isn’t there.
I never even considered that he wouldn’t be.
Not that he should or he shouldn’t go, I have no opinion on that.

Grandma70s Sun 18-Sept-22 10:11:57

I don’t think he should go. My elder son was 9 when my husband died, and I never even thought of taking him to the funeral. I was also advised not to by various people I respected. I thought seeing a box that contained his father would be traumatic.

Years before that, I remember being very shocked when the Kennedy children went to President Kennedy’s funeral.

Lucca Sun 18-Sept-22 10:09:48

“Reassure the nation” is just ridiculous. Reassure them of what ?
What a palaver really.

JaneJudge Sun 18-Sept-22 10:08:18

My children always attended funerals. I know they aren't Royal family but we have always been honest about death with them and I think a funeral is part of learning the process of death and mourning. I certainly don't think 9 is too young but as you say, it's up to his parents and also the amount of people there.

I don't think anyone, including the media has to have an opinion.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sun 18-Sept-22 10:03:49

Having read various articles about this, I think it is up to the parents. He could go to the smaller ceremony at Windsor. Also, in what way would it ‘reassure the nation’, as one publication put it this morning?

Grandmadinosaur Sun 18-Sept-22 10:02:45

I don’t think he should go.

ginny Sun 18-Sept-22 09:58:34

Personally I don’t think he should attend the state funeral.
Maybe the private committal if he wants to.

Joseanne Sun 18-Sept-22 09:56:28

There's no rules, no rights or wrongs.
I can't make my mind up, but I guess ultimately at age 9 the parents will decide how to proceed.