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Heartbroken Prince Edward and Sophie wipe tears as they sit before Queen's coffin at state funeral

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, saw Queen Elizabeth II as her second mother following the death of her own in 2005

Manchester Evening News

Watch: Queen’s children and grandchildren follow her coffin to Westminster Abbey

The Queen’s state funeral has taken place at Westminster Abbey as millions in London, the UK and around the world say a final farewell to the late monarch. A single toll from Big Ben signalled the start of the service at the abbey, where kings and queens have been crowned…

Evening Standard

Prince Edward wipes away tears during Queen’s funeral

The Earl of Wessex was seen shedding a tear as he entered Westminster Abbey

The Independent UK

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Who is Lady Louise Windsor at the Queen's funeral?

The 18-year-old is the Queen's second youngest grandchild, and the cousin of Princes William and Harry

Manchester Evening News

Who is Viscount Severn? Queen’s 14 year old grandson who stood vigil by coffin

James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins

The Independent UK

Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds

Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

The Independent UK

Prince Edward applauded after explaining why he didn't shake hands with mourners of the Queen

The Earl of Wessex was anxious to meet as many well-wishers as he could

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Earl of Wessex Prince Edward explains why he wasn't shaking hands with mourners during walkabout

The Queen's youngest son took time out to meet people outside Buckingham Palace on Saturday afternoon and thanked them for their support

Chronicle Live

Prince Edward explains why he doesn’t shake hands with crowds

Queen’s youngest son greeted well-wishers on Saturday

The Independent UK

Who is Viscount Severn? Queen’s 14 year old grandson who stood vigil by coffin

James is the second child of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex but is seen in public less often than his cousins

The Independent UK

Emotional Sophie Wessex looks on as her children take part in Queen's vigil

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, watched on as their children Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn, stood next to the Queen's coffin

Daily Mirror

Prince Edward praised after explaining why he didn't shake hands with mourners

The Earl and Countess of Wessex met well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace

Daily Mirror

Special award Sophie Wessex was given which cemented her place as the Queen's 'rock'

The Countess of Wessex was incredibly close with Her Majesty and was often referred to as The Queen's 'second daughter'. Their bond was on full display when she was honoured with a special award earlier this year

Daily Mirror

King and siblings guard Queen's coffin for 15-minute vigil at Westminster Hall

The Queen's children - Charles, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex - took part in the vigil on Friday evening.

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Manchester Evening News

Queen's youngest son Prince Edward says royals 'overwhelmed by tide of emotion' as he honours 'beloved mama'

With his wife the Countess of Wessex, he visited Manchester on Thursday, lighting a candle in memory of the late monarch

The Independent UK

Earl and Countess of Wessex meet mourners on walkabout in Windsor

Edward and Sophie smiled and laughed as they shook hands and accepted bouquets from mourners lined up outside Cambridge Gate.

Wales Online

Earl of Wessex breaks silence to pay tribute to his 'beloved mama' The Queen

Prince Edward said the royal family have been "overwhelmed" at the outpouring of support from the public since his mother's death last week

Daily Mirror

Prince Edward says Queen's death has left an 'unimaginable void' in our lives

The Earl of Wessex said the royal family had been “overwhelmed by the tide of emotion” following the late monarch's death at the age of 96

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Sophie Wessex offers Meghan Markle 'gesture of support' in Westminster moment seen by millions

Sophie, Countess of Wessex looked to offer Meghan Markle some support at Westminster Hall on Wednesday

Manchester Evening News

Earl and Countess of Wessex light candle in memory of Queen Elizabeth II during poignant visit to Manchester

Prince Edward and Sophie visited Manchester Cathedral, St Ann's Square and Central Library

The Guardian - UK

‘It means so much’: royals view tributes to Queen in Glasgow and Manchester

Prince Edward and Sophie chat to crowds in Manchester, as Princess Anne views condolence book in Glasgow

The Independent UK

From scandal to senior royals: How Sophie and Edward became the Queen’s favourites

For years, the Wessexes slid under the radar when it came to the royal family. Emma Mackenzie charts how the Queen subtly brought her youngest son into the fold following the departure of the Sussexes and the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew

Daily Mirror

William and Kate to travel to Sandringham today to view floral tributes left for Queen

Queen Elizabeth II is lying in state in Westminster Hall, while King Charles has retreated to Highgrove and Prince William and Princess Kate are going to Sandringham

Manchester Evening News

Earl and Countess of Wessex to visit Manchester ahead of Queen's funeral

They will stay in Manchester just a few hours

Daily Mirror

Why Kate Middleton's car was in front of Meghan Markle's for Queen's coffin procession

Kate Middleton and Queen Consort Camilla were in separate vehicles to Meghan Markle and Sophie, Countess of Wessex during the Queen's historic procession

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