A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.
19.09.2022 - 14:51 / ok.co.uk
Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked emotional as she attended her beloved mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II's, funeral on Monday.The 57 year old could be seen wiping tears from her eyes at Westminster Abbey, where she was sat alongside her husband, Prince Edward, 58, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, who also both looked emotional. Sophie arrived alongside Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, earlier on in the day, with the duo making their way to Westminster via car while their husbands arrived on foot.
Mum-of-two Sophie looked downcast as she attended her mother-in-law's State Funeral, following her death on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle. After marrying the Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward, back in 1999, Sophie struck up an exceptionally close relationship with Her Majesty and regularly made the 10-mile trip to visit the monarch at her home in Windsor.
What’s more, following the death of Prince Philip last year, Sophie is said to have become “a rock” for the Queen during what was an immense time of personal loss. Speaking of the relationship, a royal source told The Mirror that she had been a "tremendous source of comfort to the Queen." They added: "Sophie cherishes her relationship with the Queen and not only appreciates her guidance and wisdom throughout her own life, she is very protective of her." For all of the latest updates, sign up for OK!'s Royal newsletter.
"Their bond is very like a mother and daughter and the feeling of love and respect is quite mutual. It is very special." Following the news of Her Majesty’s passing on 8 September, the Countess of Wessex has paid tribute to the monarch by attending a handful of memorial services in honour of the Queen.
A royal welcome. King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla enjoyed their first joint engagement in Scotland since the official period of mourning Queen Elizabeth II ended.
Susanna Reid has shared a telling detail about the Queen after one of her beloved dogs died weeks before her own death. On Monday the nation and the world watched as Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest after she died 'peacefully' at Balmoral, aged 96, on September 8.
Clodagh McKenna appeared to irritate This Morning viewers as she made a repeated blunder while talking about the Queen. Viewers are used to seeing the Irish chef in the kitchen on the ITV daytime show.
Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest on Monday 19 September following a moving State Funeral at Westminster Abbey. Her Majesty’s final resting place was St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle where her body was reunited with her beloved husband, Prince Philip in a private ceremony featuring just the Royal Family.
The late Queen has completed her final journey and reunited with her beloved Prince Philip at St. George's Chapel in Windsor on Monday 19 September.
Queen Elizabeth II's body has finally come to rest at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The late British monarch, who died at the age of 96 on Sept.
Killing Eve actress Sandra Oh and Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman were among the celebrities who attended Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral today (September 19).The former was at the service held at Westminster Abbey as part of the Canadian delegation as a member of the Order of Canada while Winkleman, who famously played Big Suze on the long-running sitcom, is actually a member of the Royal family because she’s married to Lord Frederick Windsor, making her title Lady Frederick Windsor.Her husband is the son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, who is 53rd in line to the British throne. She also attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier in the summer.A post shared by Sandra Oh (@iamsandraohinsta)TV presenter and adventurer Bear Grylls also attended the service and was there to represent the Scouts.“Chief Scout, @BearGrylls, will represent Scouts at State Funeral today and pay final respects to our Patron, HM The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family,” the Scouts tweeted.Chief Scout, @BearGrylls, will represent Scouts at State Funeral today and pay final respects to our Patron, HM The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth II's body is finally coming to rest at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The late British monarch, who died at the age of 96 on Sept.
Buckingham Palace has responded to claims Prince Harry was only told about the Queen’s death five minutes before it was made public.
Sophie Wessex put a loving arm around Prince George as they exited Westminster Abbey following a poignant service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the historic state funeral, young George, nine, was seen wiping away tears as he bid a farewell to his late “Gan Gan”. George was joined his sister Princess Charlotte, seven, and other members of the Royal Family as part of the procession, following the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
Meghan Markle has joined the royal family at Westminster Abbey for a final farewell to the Queen.
state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died “peacefully” at age 96 and Britain entered 10 days of mourning to honor her 70 years of service as the head of the monarchy. The details of her funeral raise the question as to where the Queen will be buried, and it’s a location steeped in royal history dating back to 1475.
When King Charles addressed the nation for the first time as our new monarch, he made it clear that his reign will be one of openness and love – and one where his Queen Consort, Camilla, will be by his side. “This is also a time of change for my family.
Prince William and Prince Harry have joined their cousins in standing vigil for their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in London’s Westminster Hall.