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Kyle O'Sullivan

Distraught Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward both wipe away tears at Queen's funeral

Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex were both left in tears at the Queen's funeral today in heartbreaking scenes. The Countess of Wessex, who was regarded as Her Majesty's closest daugher-in-law and was even referred to as her 'second daughter' due to their incredibly close bond. was seen wiping away tears with a tissue.

While her husband, who is the Queen's youngest son, used his white gloves to mop up his tears during a very emotional service. Sophie looked distraught as shed a tear for her late mother-in-law, with the pair having growing amazingly close, particularly after the death of her younger sister Margaret in 2002. They were sat in front of their children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, who there to pay their respects to their beloved grandmother.

Sophie Wessex was seen wiping away her tears during the Queen's funeral (BBC)
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