The Queen's youngest son, the Earl of Wessex Prince Edward, said the royal family has been 'overwhelmed by the tide of emotion that has engulfed us' as he paid tribute to his 'beloved mama'. The prince released a touching statement on Friday, fresh from his visit to Manchester alongside his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.
Prince Edward spoke of 'learning to share our parents' with the nation and the realms as young children - and said the Queen's death 'has left an unimaginable void in all our lives'.
Later tonight he's expected to join King Charles, Princess Anne and the Duke of York to stand in a poignant vigil at the lying-in-state in Westminster Hall.
