King Charles overcome with emotion as God Save The King is sang to mark end of Queen's funeral
19.09.2022 - 15:27
/ ok.co.uk
King Charles looked very emotional during the singing of the national anthem at Westminster Abbey. Grief-stricken Charles was visibly moved and looked close to tears as the national anthem was sang in the Abbey to mark the end of the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Charles remained silent during the song, while his siblings and members of the royal family sang along. Gripping his ceremonial sword, Charles looked downcast as he stared straight ahead while a piper played Sleep, Dearie, Sleep.
King Charles sat at the head of the family in Westminster Abby, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex nearby, after more than a week leading the monarchy and the nation in mourning the Queen. The Queen’s children had walked behind her coffin when it was carried on a gun carriage from Westminster Hall, where the late monarch had been lying in state for four days, to the state funeral at the Abbey.
In a personal touch, the wreath adorning the Queen’s coffin had a handwritten note, which was penned by Charles.The message said: “In loving and devoted memory.” Charles was not the only member of the royal family to be overcome with emotion during the funeral of the late Queen. During the service, Sophie, Countess of Wessex was spotted dabbing a tear from her eye while Princess Beatrice also looked overcome with emotion at one point.
Prince George was also comforted by his mother Kate during the service.The Queen’s coffin has been draped in the Royal Standard, with the wreath of flowers requested by the King. Cut from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House, the flowers and foliage have been chosen for their symbolism.They include rosemary, for remembrance, and myrtle cut from a plant which was
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