Edward and Sophie wipe away tears during Queen’s funeral in Westminster Abbey
PRINCE Edward and Sophie Wessex wiped tears from their eyes after an emotional start to the Queen's funeral.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex took out a handkerchief each after the first hymn was sung.
Sophie dabbed away a tear before looking comfortingly at her husband, who wiped his face.
He then put his handkerchief away and used a finger to wipe a tear from his eye.
The Countess of Wessex continued to use her handkerchief to dry her eyes as the service went on.
Her Majesty's other sons King Charles III and Prince Andrew also both looked distraught.
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The King, 73, was teary-eyed as the congregation sang God Save the King.
And Meghan Markle kept a comforting eye on an emotional Prince Harry during moments of the service.
King Charles also appeared to wipe away a tear as he followed his late mother being carried into Westminster Abbey this morning.
The monarch walked in solemn procession behind her Majesty's coffin, draped in the Royal Standard flag, and topped with her Crown, Orb and Sceptre.
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He was accompanied by her other children Andrew, Anne and Edward, and grandchildren Princes William and Harry.
The family then took their seats alongside leaders from around the world to say goodbye to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
And they all appeared deeply moved by the historic service, being watched by billions across the globe.
Hundreds of thousands of mourners lined the streets ahead of today's emotional service - the climax of what has been described as the biggest security operation the UK has ever seen.
It comes as...
- Solemn King Charles leads the Royal Family in an emotional procession behind the Queen's coffin
- Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince George, 9, arrived at Westminster Abbey with mum Kate Middleton
- Meghan Markle bowed her head as she joined the Royals
- Prince Andrew wore a suit after being banned from his military uniform
- Two thousand mourners including world leaders gathered for the funeral
Some dedicated royal fans had even been camping out since Friday to bag the best spots - and by 9am, all public viewing areas along the procession route were full.
They are all hoping to catch one last glimpse of Her Majesty before she makes her way from London to Windsor to be reunited with her husband Prince Philip, who died last year aged 99.
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Billions more are tuning in from pubs, cinemas, outdoor big screens, cathedrals and their living rooms across the globe to experience the once-in-a-lifetime event.
It is expected to be the most watched broadcast of all time.
