Princess Charlotte, 7, Instructs Prince George, 9, To Bow As Queen’s Coffin Passes Them: Watch

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Princess Charlotte are in charge. 7 year old daughter of Kate MiddletonPrincess of Wales, and Prince WilliamThe Prince of Wales, seen educating her brother, Prince Georgesecond in line to the British throne, about what to do when their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II‘s, the coffin passed them at Wellington Arch during her funeral on September 19. In the video seen here, she can be seen talking to George and seems to say, “You need to bow.” George was, of course, obliged when the time came, though he did look to his sister for reassurance first.

This isn’t the first time Charlotte has made sure her brother is following due process. While on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the last day of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, she was seen politely and very quietly nudging George’s arm as “God save the Queen.” , said People. George put his hand on the ledge of the balcony, he moved quickly when Charlotte pointed out his mistake.

All eyes were on Princess Charlotte at the funeral of the late queen for different reasons. First, she wore a special piece of jewelry to pay homage to her great-grandmother: a horseshoe-shaped diamond brooch. This brooch was gifted to Charlotte by Queen Elizabeth, who had a deep love for horses. Second, people have compared her looks to her great-grandmother for years, in addition to their sweet relationship. Plus, at one point during the funeral, Charlotte was overwhelmed by her emotions and was seen wiping away tears.

Princess Charlotte was not the only royal to cry at the funeral and during the funeral service that began after Queen Elizabeth’s death on September 8. Meghan MarkleThe 41-year-old also shed tears with her gloved hand at Buckingham Palace and could see some mascara running down her face. Her husband, Prince Harry The 37-year-old, who wore military uniform for the first time in two and a half years over the weekend, shed tears on September 14 during Her Majesty’s Casket Reception at Westminster Hall. Lady Louise WindsorDaughter of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessexand Sophie, Countess of Wessexand Princess EugenieDaughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Fergusonhas also been photographed becoming emotional.

Members of the royal family aren’t generally welcome to show such emotion, but it seems the death of a monarch is a fair enough reason for leniency. Even King Charles III was in tears as he walked to Buckingham Palace after his Accession Ceremony at St. James on September 10, where he was officially proclaimed king of Great Britain.