Queen’s cousin Lady Gabriella Windsor ‘fainted’ as Her Majesty’s coffin arrived at Westminster Hall

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. 

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 today.

Meanwhile younger royals including sisters Lady Amelia and Marina Windsor, and Flora Vesterberg, stood in line alongside their relatives at the event.

Others pictured at the sombre event included Lord Frederick Windsor, who was accompanied by his wife Sophie Winkleman.

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 manages his own consultancy firm, but has occasionally represented the late Queen Elizabeth II at some functions in outside the United Kingdom. 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 today. 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. 

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.