James, Viscount Severn

All eight of the Queen's grandchildren mounted an emotional vigil around her coffin at Westminster Hall, including 14-year-old James, Viscount Severn, ...

He said: "The Queen's passing has left an unimaginable void in all our lives. Along with Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, James walked in formation into Westminster Hall and stood at the side of his grandmother's coffin. "Given that my mama let us spend so much time with her, I think she also rather enjoyed watching those passions blossom. He bowed his head as he positioned himself in between Peter and Eugenie while tearful mourners, who had waited in a long queue, came to pay their respects. During a ceremony in Windsor Castle in 2017, she was introduced to an eight-year-old boy, who was around the same age as James at the time. And during his moving tribute to his mother, James' dad Edward touched on the teenager's shared loves and passions with the Queen - and the late Philip. Proud dad Edward described his newborn son as "very cute and very cuddly" and at the time of his birth, he was eighth in line to the throne - although he has now slipped to 14th. James' title is Viscount Severn - one of his dad Edward's subsidiary titles - and the decision was said to be part of his parent's hopes for their children to have as normal a childhood as possible. Both James and sister Louise have often been described as among the Queen's favourite grandchildren - and shared a close relationship with her. This means that James and his older sister Louise, are titled as children of an Earl - and don't use the HRH style. [Sophie Wessex](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sophie-wessex), bravely joined his older sister [Lady Louise Windsor](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lady-louise-windsor) and his cousins [Prince William](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-william) and [Prince Harry](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-harry) for a [poignant and moving vigil around the late monarch's coffin](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/princes-william-harry-stand-united-28017843). His full name is James Alexander Philip Theo - with the middle name Philip clearly a nod to his late grandfather

James, the 14-year-old son of Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, joined his sister Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and cousins for the 15-minute vigil at ...

Brothers William and Harry - both dressed in uniform - stood guard at the Queen's lying in state in Westminster Hall on Saturday evening as a stream of mourners filed past after queueing for hours. The Queen's eight grandchildren - including Prince Harry in his military uniform - stood by her coffin in her honour as she lay in state in Westminster Hall as weeping mourners filed past tonight. The Queen's eight grandchildren carried out a vigil at her coffin on Saturday evening in the Palace of Westminster My eyes were glued to him that whole time.. The display, and his sandy blond hair, prompted some royal watchers to point out a likeness between James and a 15-year-old Prince William at Princess Diana's funeral [Prince Edward](/news/prince-edward/index.html) and the [Countess of Wessex](/news/sophie-countess-of-wessex/index.html), joined his sister [Lady Louise Windsor](/news/lady-louise-windsor/index.html), 18, and cousins for the 15-minute vigil at Westminster Hall.

Royal fans made the comments as the 14-year-old stood by his Grandma, the Queen's coffin as Westminster Hall.

One wrote: "Imagine being 14 and standing vigil besides the coffin of your grandmother. Royal fans have praised the 14-year-old for his bravery as he stood in the public eye whilst grieving the loss of his grandmother who died aged 96 at Balmoral on September 8. Prince William led the way as the Queen's grandchildren gathered by her coffin which is lying in state at Westminster Hall.

James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins.

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James, Viscount Severn, joined his cousins as they stood vigil by their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Saturday. The 14-year-old is the late ...

At the time, William was 15 and Harry was 12. At 14, James is close to the ages that Prince William and Prince Harry were when they walked behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin during her funeral on Sept. "Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. Along with his male cousins, James wore the commemorative medals that were given to them by the queen. It was a rare public appearance for James, who mostly keeps out of the spotlight. His parents Edward and Sophie were also in attendance as they watched their two children stand vigil from a viewing platform.

The 14-year-old was joined by his sister Lady Louise, Prince William, Prince Harry and other grandchildren in the vigil that took place on Saturday, ...

Meanwhile, on Saturday, September 10, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen will be honored with a state funeral on Monday, September 19 at Westminster Abbey in Central London. King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward did their ceremonial vigil of the late Queen where Prince Andrew was also permitted to don the military uniform. The vigil also saw Prince Williams and Prince Harry once again uniting to mourn the death of their dearest grandmother.

James, Viscount Severn, joined his cousins as they stood vigil by their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin on Saturday. The 14-year-old is the late ...

At the time, William was 15 and Harry was 12. At 14, James is close to the ages that Prince William and Prince Harry were when they walked behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin during her funeral on Sept. "Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. Along with his male cousins, James wore the commemorative medals that were given to them by the queen. It was a rare public appearance for James, who mostly keeps out of the spotlight. His parents Edward and Sophie were also in attendance as they watched their two children stand vigil from a viewing platform.

The Queen's youngest grandchild was praised by viewers as he stood guard of Her Majesty's coffin.

Someone else commented: “Young James Viscount Severn looks so much like Prince William when he was of a similar age and having to go through so much pain publicly, such a brave young man.” Viewers said the teen was “admirable” for standing vigil at such a young age. Those watching the vigil at Westminster Hall praised James, Viscount Severn, for bravely standing alongside his cousins for the 15-minute period of reflection,

The Queen's youngest grandchild James, Viscount Severn, 14, displays a maturity above his years as he joins his sister Lady Louise Windsor, 18, and cousins to ...

As tearful mourners watched on, the Queen's four children stood guard of their mother's coffin for more than 10 minutes at Westminster Hall on Friday evening. Pictured L-R: James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Windsor, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Mia Tindall, Lena Tindall The Queen's grandchildren stand in solemn silence as they mount a vigil for their late grandmother in Westminster Hall [Princess Anne](/news/princess-anne/index.html), [Prince Andrew](/news/prince-andrew/index.html) and [Prince Edward](/news/prince-edward/index.html) repeated their ceremonial Vigil of Princes that they had first carried out at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh as their mother the Queen lies in state. The Queen's grandchildren stood vigil at Her Majesty's coffin this evening at Westminster Hall (pictured L-R: Prince of Wales, Peter Phillips, James, Viscount Severn, Princess Eugenie, the Duke of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, Lady Louise Windsor and Zara Tindall) [Prince William](/news/prince_william/index.html), the Prince of Wales, [Prince Harry](/news/prince_harry/index.html), dressed in the uniform of the Blues and Royals, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Zara Tindall and [Peter Phillips](/news/peter-phillips/index.html), and [Lady Louise Windsor](/news/lady-louise-windsor/index.html) as well as her younger brother James.

Queen Elizabeth II's youngest grandchild James, Viscount Severn, joined other members of the royal family to pay his respects at Westminster Hall.

Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. [told the BBC in 1999](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/06/99/royal_wedding/373120.stm): “Viscount Severn was used by minor members of the royal family years ago. [ The Succession of the Crown Act (brought about in 2013)](https://inews.co.uk/news/royal-line-succession-queens-death-changed-in-line-throne-1304943?ico=in-line_link) now means that the viscount falls behind his older sister in succession. [15-minute silent family vigil](https://inews.co.uk/news/vigil-of-the-princes-what-meaning-explained-who-stand-queen-edinburgh-1851236?ico=in-line_link) alongside the Queen’s seven other grandchildren, where he stood by the coffin in [Westminster Hall](https://inews.co.uk/news/where-westminster-hall-history-palace-westminster-why-queen-lie-in-state-1851372?ico=in-line_link) with his head bowed. [Queen Elizabeth II’s](https://inews.co.uk/topic/the-queen?ico=in-line_link) youngest grandchild James, Viscount Severn, joined other members of the Royal Family to [ pay his respects at Westminster Hall](https://inews.co.uk/news/where-westminster-hall-history-palace-westminster-why-queen-lie-in-state-1851372?ico=in-line_link). [HRH title](https://inews.co.uk/news/prince-andrew-military-affiliations-royal-patronages-queen-virginia-giuffre-case-private-citizen-1399935?ico=in-line_link) and rarely makes public appearances, but he attended the lying-in-state vigil on [Saturday evening](https://inews.co.uk/news/vigil-queen-grandchildren-when-time-saturday-who-take-part-explained-1859969?ico=in-line_link).

Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex's youngest son James, Viscount Severn has been compared to Prince William at Diana's funeral.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. Your grandmother would be very proud of you.’ Similarly, Ave from Wales, said: ‘Well done James Viscount Severn! [](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) [check our news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [tribute to their grandma yesterday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/william-and-harry-lead-queens-grandchildren-for-vigil-at-her-coffin-17396187/), [as all eight of them stood guard around her coffin for 15 minutes.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/william-and-harry-lead-queens-grandchildren-for-vigil-at-her-coffin-17396187/)as all eight of them stood guard around her coffin for 15 minutes. [Buckingham Palace](https://metro.co.uk/tag/buckingham-palace/?ico=auto_link_news_P9_LNK1) to Westminster Hall last Wednesday [‘brought back a few memories’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/william-says-walk-behind-queens-coffin-reminded-him-of-dianas-funeral-17385843/). [made several public appearances during the national mourning period.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/17/how-old-are-prince-edward-and-sophie-wessexs-children-louise-and-james-17389995/) [Live tracker shows how long the queue is to see Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/queen-death-live-tracker-shows-how-long-queue-is-to-see-lying-in-state-17375482/) [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [What time is the Queen’s funeral and where is it taking place?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/) [Nationwide minute's silence for The Queen at 8pm on Sunday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/nationwide-minutes-silence-for-the-queen-at-8pm-on-sunday-17356105/) [Drivers told ‘avoid central London’ with major road closures for Queen’s funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/drivers-told-avoid-central-london-with-major-road-closures-for-queens-funeral-17390746/)

After paying tribute to his grandmother in a vigil on Saturday, people were left confused after they saw Viscount Severn wearing medals.

As it turns out, the medals Viscount Severn were not anything to do with military. For those that managed to get to the front of the queue on Saturday, September 17, they may have also got the chance to see her grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry taking part in a 15 minute vigil. A second said: "Why does the Queen’s 14-year-old grandson have medals?

After paying tribute to his grandmother in a vigil on Saturday, people were left confused after they saw Viscount Severn wearing medals.

As it turns out, the medals Viscount Severn were not anything to do with military. For those that managed to get to the front of the queue on Saturday, September 17, they may have also got the chance to see her grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry taking part in a 15 minute vigil. A second said: "Why does the Queen’s 14-year-old grandson have medals?

The 14-year-old, who is the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, joined the newly-appointed Prince of Wales on Saturday to honour the late monarch. Severn, ...

"That grandchildren vigil has brought back memories of saying goodbye to my own grandma. Your grandmother would be very proud of you." #princeEdward & #countessofWessex have every reason to be proud,” one fan wrote.

James, Viscount Severn, 14, stood vigil at his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at Westminster Hall on Saturday alongside his cousins, the Prince of ...

The queen and Prince Philip's youngest son, Prince Edward, shares the two children with wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, who he married in 1999. Lady Louise , ...

[enjoying the places and activities that their grandparents loved](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/princess-anne-prince-andrew-more-visit-balmoral-tribute-to-queen/) so much. All eight cousins stood on the raised platform in the historic building, [standing guard around Her Majesty’s casket](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/king-charles-prince-andrew-siblings-honor-queen-in-uniform-at-vigil/). [Prince William ](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-william/)and [Prince Harry](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-harry/) on Saturday as [they entered Westminster Hall in London](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-william-prince-harry-and-cousins-honor-queen-with-vigil/). While Harry and William [ both wore their military uniforms to reflect their armed forces tenures](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-harry-wears-military-uniform-at-queens-vigil-photos/), the rest of the cousins wore black mourning ensembles. He continued: “The Queen’s passing has left an unimaginable void in all our lives. Given that my mama let us spend so much time with her, I think she also rather enjoyed watching those passions blossom. The foursome were joined by [Princess Eugenie](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/princess-eugenie/), [Princess Beatrice](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/princess-beatrice/), [Zara Tindall ](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/zara-phillips/)(née Phillips) and [Peter Phillips](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/peter-phillips-opens-up-about-loss-of-grandfather-prince-philip/). Despite being the children of a prince — and the monarch’s grandchildren — Edward, 58, and Sophie, 57, opted not to give their children royal monikers like other children of a prince. They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but it’s highly unlikely.” [told the U.K.’s The Sunday Times in June 2020](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/queen-elizabeth-iis-youngest-grandchildren-arent-using-royal-titles/). [Prince Edward](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-edward/), shares the two children with wife [Sophie, Countess of Wessex](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/countess-sophie/), who [he married in 1999.](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/prince-edward-and-sophie-wessexs-complete-relationship-timeline/) [noticeably different titles from their cousins](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/prince-harrys-kids-have-royal-titles-after-king-charles-accession/).

He's the youngest child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and lives a low-key life away from the spotlight of his more public cousins.

[disgraced Prince Andrew](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300691272/mummy-mother-your-majesty-prince-andrew-pays-tribute-to-the-queen), is father to [Princess Beatrice of York and Princes Eugenie of York](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/87439697/beatrice-and-eugenie-what-happens-to-spare-princesses) alongside ex-wife Sarah Ferguson. When King Charles III dies, William will take his place, followed by his son [George](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300690960/why-prince-george-might-go-to-the-queens-funeral). We'd love your support today. [Prince Edward](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royal-family/300330177/prince-philip-wasnt-looking-forward-to-centenary-prince-edward-says), the youngest child of the Queen and Prince Phillip, has two children with [Sophie, Countess of Wessex](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/119233852/sophie-countess-of-wessex-takes-first-steps-to-fill-sussexshaped-hole-in-monarchy): [Lady Louise, and James Viscount Severn](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life-style-top-stories/300031160/queens-grandchildren-will-have-to-work-for-a-living-says-sophie-wessex). [King Charles III,](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300691157/how-did-king-charles-do-in-his-first-week-his-subjects-review-him) and [Diana, Princess of Wales](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300345851/princess-diana-turns-60--a-life-in-some-of-her-most-iconic-pictures). [Princess Anne](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300684900/why-princess-anne-is-so-far-down-the-line-of-succession), also has two children, both with Mark Phillips: [Peter Phillips](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/119424200/queens-grandson-peter-phillips-splits-from-wife-autumn-after-12-years-of-marriage) and [Zara Tindall](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royal-family/300261223/queens-granddaughter-zara-tindall-gives-birth-to-son-her-third-child-on-bathroom-floor). This change mostly affected the Queen’s 12 great-grandchildren – of the Queen’s children, Princess Anne (despite being the second-eldest child) is 16th in line to the throne after her brothers and their children, while the change has allowed Williams’ children George, Charlotte, and Louis to be ordered by their birth. [Succession to the Crown Act](http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/9503865/NZ-passes-royal-succession-law)) updated the rules of succession to be based upon birth order, rather than gender. [Prince Phillip](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royal-family/300273777/prince-philip-how-the-duke-of-edinburgh-left-a-mark-on-new-zealand). [Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throneThe Queen was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300683071/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-aged-96) [What happens now to New Zealand’s coins and bank notes?With the Queen no longer New Zealand’s head of state, what happens to the image of her head on our cash?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/300683373/what-happens-now-to-new-zealands-coins-and-bank-notes) [King Charles’ coronationWhen, where and how it will happen.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300685628/king-charles-coronation-when-where-and-how-it-will-happen) [Who inherits the Queen’s fortune?The secretive rules of royal wealth.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300687517/the-secretive-rules-of-royal-wealth-who-inherits-the-queens-fortune) James, Viscount Severn is the 14-year-old son and youngest child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and brother to Lady Louise (18). [in a vigil on Sunday](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300690972/prince-harrys-anguish-after-queens-initials-stripped-from-his-vigil-uniform) (local time), one unfamiliar royal face sparked interest across the globe.