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Ellie Fry

Lip reader reveals King Charles' feedback on Queen's funeral as he joins royals outside

A lip reader has revealed the exact words that King Charles spoke in a heartfelt exchange with the Archbishop of York following his beloved mother's committal service. King Charles appeared emotional at various points of the Queen 's funeral as he bid his final farewell yesterday. His eyes welled up during the procession in St George's Chapel that saw 800 people come together for a touching service. The historical state funeral was brimming with personal touches for Her Majesty as she was reunited with her beloved husband, Prince Philip, when lowered into the Royal Vault.

Following the emotional service, King Charles spoke to the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, outside the chapel.

The King looked emotional during the service (Getty Images)

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Lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman told The Sun that the pair exchanged poignant words with each other after the ceremony.

The Archbishop was seen shaking hands and smiling with the new sovereign, when King Charles told him: "Thank you, that was good work. You were wonderful".

The pleasant exchange concluded when the Archbishop said back: "You are welcome".

King Charles also greeted Reverend David Connor, the Dean of Windsor and leader of the committal service, and said: "Good work, good service."

According to the lip reading expert, Reverend Connor then made a remark back to which the King replied: "I did my best".

The new sovereign then left St George's Chapel with his wife Queen Consort Camilla, and asked her "have you got everything?" as they bundled into the car.

The King thanks the Archbishop for his service (Sky News)

The state funeral was packed with personal tributes to the Queen, from choosing a hymn that was sung at her and Prince Philips wedding to the sweet note her son King Charles personally requested be left on the top of her coffin.

One of the most poignant moments of the committal ceremony was the final music, as the piper who woke the Queen up every morning laid her to rest with a lone lament at the end of the service.

Other touching moments included Princess Charlotte gently reminding her older brother Prince George to bow when in front of their great-grandmother's coffin, and a sweet smile between the seven-year-old and her uncle Prince Harry when she was adjusting her hat in the chapel.

Prince Harry attended the funeral with his wife Meghan Markle (SKY NEWS / TV GRABS)

Each part of the service was beautifully thought out to give mourners the chance to pay their respects. Even the Queen's beloved furry friends were in attendance, as her two corgis, Muick and Sandy, waited at Windsor Castle to greet Her Majesty.

The late monarch's favourite fell pony, Emma, also joined the procession, as she waited with the Queen's last Steed Groom to watch Her Majesty's coffin drive by in a hearse before arriving at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

In a final sweet touch to the tribute, one of the Queen's headscarves was draped over Emma's saddle as she gracefully watched the procession.

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