Prince Edward

The Earl and Countess of Wessex shared a moment while attending the late monarch's state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

While paying their respects last week, Prince Edward and Sophie viewed tributes to the late Queen at Windsor on Friday. George's Chapel within the walls of Windsor Castle. The young prince's great aunt [placed her arm around his shoulder](https://people.com/royals/sophie-countess-of-wessex-comforts-prince-george-following-queens-service/) as the family departed the hour-long funeral service. "The Queen's passing has left an unimaginable void in all our lives. "As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mama, with the Nation, her Realms and the Commonwealth," they said. "Given that my mama let us spend so much time with her, I think she also rather enjoyed watching those passions blossom. Thank you for your support, you have no idea how much it means." [her husband](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-buried-beside-prince-philip-husband-73-years/) [Prince Philip](https://people.com/tag/prince-philip/)'s footsteps. After the ceremony, the family members took part in another procession ahead of the late monarch's committal service. "We have been overwhelmed by the tide of emotion that has engulfed us and the sheer number of people who have gone out of their way to express their own love, admiration and respect to such a very special and unique person who was always there for us," they added. Then it began the journey to her final resting place at Windsor Castle. [King Charles III](https://people.com/royals/king-charles-iii-new-title-confirmed-death-queen-elizabeth/), [Princess Anne](https://people.com/tag/princess-anne/), and [Prince Andrew](https://people.com/tag/prince-andrew), as well as his wife, [Sophie, Countess of Wessex](https://people.com/tag/prince-edward/https://people.com/tag/sophie-countess-of-wessex/).

Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex were spotted wiping away tears during the funeral service for the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Countess of Wessex, ...

The Duke of York was also seen crying as he entered the historical church for the service. While the Queen's youngest son was seen using his white gloves to mop up his tears during a very emotional service. The Countess of Wessex, who was known as Her Majesty's closest daughter-in-law, was seen wiping away tears with a tissue.

Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday, September 19 — photos.

[relationship with Her Majesty](https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/news/how-queen-elizabeth-iis-royal-style-evolved-before-her-death/) was an infamously close one. The [20-minute service](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/inside-queen-elizabeth-iis-service-at-westminster-hall/), which was held after the procession from Buckingham Palace, was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Reverend Dr. [Queen Consort Camilla](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/duchess-camilla/) inside of the chapel. [Prince Philip](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-philip/), is currently 13th in line for the British throne. “My mother’s reign was unequaled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Following the service, Sophie, 57, sat alongside [Meghan Markle](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/meghan-markle/) as the duo traveled to Windsor Castle together. [Prince William](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-william/) wrote via his and wife [Princess Kate’s](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/kate-middleton/) Instagram on September 10. [to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and my brothers](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/king-charles-iii-officially-proclaimed-monarch-read-speech/) and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss,” he shared during his meeting with the ascension council. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. “As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mama, with the Nation, her Realms and the Commonwealth,” he wrote via the royal family’s Instagram account on Friday, September 16. “So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign. [King Charles III](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-charles/), [ Princess Anne](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/princess-anne/) and [Prince Andrew](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/prince-andrew/) to honor the late monarch as they walked behind her coffin during the procession.

Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex were seen wiping away tears as they comforted each other during the emotional funeral for Her Majesty the Queen…

There were 2,000 people in attendance at the Queen's state funeral. Following behind the Wales' was Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan. The Earl and Countess of Wessex, who were sat on the end of the front row in front of the Queen's coffin, were visibly upset as they both reached for handkerchiefs. It was an emotional service all around for the royal family. [Princesses Beatrice](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-beatrice/) and [Eugenie](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-eugenie/), [Zara](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/zara-tindall/) and [Mike Tindall](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/mike-tindall/) and [Sarah, Duchess of York.](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/sarah-ferguson/) Prince Edward was also spotted wiping his face as his wife, Sophie, looked over to her husband.

As the world says goodbye to the Queen, her family has shed a tear at her funeral, with the Duchess of Sussex, the Earl of Wessex and Princess Beatrice all ...

The Princess of Wales, George, and Charlotte with the Queen Consort and the Duchess of Sussex travelled with the Countess of Wessex in state limousines behind the party. But as well as being a head of state, head of the Church of England and head of the armed forces the As the world says goodbye to the Queen, her family has shed a tear at her funeral, with the Duchess of Sussex, the Earl of Wessex and Princess Beatrice all becoming emotional during the touching ceremony.

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, saw Queen Elizabeth II as her second mother following the death of her own in 2005.

[Royal fans shed tears as George and Charlotte join procession in final goodbye to their great-grandmother the Queen](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/royal-fans-shed-tears-george-25052603.amp) [Princess of Wales shares question son Prince Louis, four, is asking as he struggles to understand the Queen's death](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/princess-wales-shares-question-son-25051105.amp) [Prince Harry and William's former press secretary says brothers have a 'deep rift' on GMB before sharing Queen's TV habits](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/tv/prince-harry-williams-former-press-25050935.amp) [What happens after the Queen's funeral? The emotion of the occasion showed on the faces of the King and Queen Consort as they followed the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Abbey. On Monday they were again united in grief as they said a final goodbye to their mother, mother-in-law and granny. They kept their heads bowed for 15 minutes as members of the public filed past the Queen. Upon arrival, he, and his siblings and nephews Princes William and Harry, were joined by their spouses as they made the long walk through the historic gothic building. Prince Edward and his wife Sophie couldn't hide their grief as they sat before the Queen's coffin at her state funeral on Monday.

Prince Edward looked teary-eyed as he attended his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The youngest child of the Queen and Prince Philip walked in ...

Later in the evening, there will be a private interment service with senior members of the royal family. After the final hymn, the King will place the Queen's Company Camp Colour of the Grenadier Guards on the coffin, while the Lord Chamberlain breaks his Wand of Office and places it on the coffin. The hearse will then travel in procession to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle via the Long Walk, after which a televised committal service will take place in St George's Chapel at 4pm. George and Charlotte walked with their parents side-by-side in formation, followed by their uncle and aunt the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and other members of the royal family before taking their seats. The chapel's choir will sing, and after the penultimate hymn, the imperial state crown, the orb and the sceptre will be moved from the Queen's coffin to the altar. His wife, Sophie, was also seen briefly comforting him.