Prince Edward Earl of Wessex

The Earl of Wessex was spotted wiping away tears during the funeral service for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. On Monday 19 September, ...

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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's wife, 57, who had an exceptionally close relationship with her mother-in-law opted for traditional mourning dress as she entered Westminster ...

The congregation of 2,000 sat in solemn silence as Her Majesty arrived. They arrived at the church shortly after some of the Queen's grandchildren including Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. There was complete silence from the crowd close to Parliament Square, as the State Gun Carriage carrying the Queen's coffin slowly moved past. The State Gun Carriage has also been previously used for the funerals of King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI, Winston Churchill, and Lord Mountbatten. Sophie (right) looked serious as the family stood outside Westminster Abbey as the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II concluded. A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at Westminster Abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned since 1066. Sophie Wessex stood outside Westminster Abbey as she looked on at the Queen's coffin. Pictured: Sophie Wessex (right) standing next to the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, with Prince George and Princess Charlotte of Wales in front Sophie Wessex (right) appeared to be keeping a watchful eye over the young Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who looked emotional as they stood outside Westminster Abbey. Prince Edward’s wife has – according to sources – made it her personal mission to ensure Her Majesty is fully supported by the family. Funeral guests bowed their heads as the coffin was carried past Pictured in the front row L-R: King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex

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 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.