Princess Anne Honored in King Charles III’s State Funeral

King Charles III defied traditional royal rules and bestowed his younger sister, Princess Anne, with her rightful place in the 21st-century monarchy.

On Monday, the new monarch led a procession of royals into Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.

Accompanied by his wife and consort, Queen Camilla, King Charles walked alongside the Queen's coffin as it made its way into the London church.

Following closely behind were Princess Anne, the late Queen's only daughter, and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence.

Both King Charles and Princess Anne were by their mother's side when she passed away at Balmoral Castle on September 8.

The Princess Royal then accompanied the coffin on its journey from Scotland to London.

In a heartfelt tribute, Anne expressed her gratitude for being able to spend the last 24 hours of her beloved mother's life with her.

She described it as an honor and privilege to accompany her on her final journeys, acknowledging the overwhelming love and respect shown by many throughout the processions.

Known for their close relationship, Princess Anne played a prominent role in mourning her mother's death.

According to royal historian Gareth Russell, King Charles recognized his sister's unwavering service to the late Queen and paid tribute to it during the funeral service.

Speaking on the Royally Us podcast, Russell stated that the King's main concern was to give his sister a place of honor while ensuring a relaxed atmosphere for the older royals.

He further emphasized that Princess Anne is her brother's confidante, greatly admired in Britain for her charitable work, and currently dealing with immense heartbreak.

Russell also noted that King Charles was breaking away from archaic royal rules that historically placed male royals higher in the pecking order than their female counterparts.

Despite being the Queen's second child, Princess Anne falls behind her two younger brothers and their children in the line of succession due to the previous protocol of male primogeniture.

However, the law was changed in 2013 by Queen Elizabeth II to ensure equal rights to the throne for sons and daughters of the monarch.

By allowing Princess Anne to have her rightful place in the 21st century monarchy, King Charles aimed to eliminate the practice of granting precedence and favor to male members of the family over their sisters.

For the first time, a female member of the royal family marched behind the coffin.

In addition to accompanying her mother on her final journey, Princess Anne made history as the first woman to perform the rare ritual known as the Vigil of the Princes.

This event took place at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on September 12th, where members of the royal family stand guard around the casket of their deceased relative.

Traditionally, only male members participated, but Anne stood alongside her brothers, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.

The siblings were joined by the royal company of archers, who guarded the Queen's casket around the clock.

In a show of support for the new king, Princess Anne expressed her gratitude for the understanding and assistance offered to her dear brother, King Charles, as he assumes the added responsibilities of the monarchy.

Demonstrating her strong work ethic, the Princess Royal wasted no time in returning to her duties just days after her mother's funeral.

In her role as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, she visited and thanked members of the armed forces who participated in the state event.

It is worth noting that with this honorary role, Princess Anne officially abolished the last title of the Sussexes.

Sources suggest that King Charles III may consider permanently exiling Prince Harry from England.