King Charles III appeared to fight back tears as he said a final goodbye to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a committal service at Windsor Castle.
The King appeared upset as mourners at St George's Chapel sang God Save The King at the close of an emotional service for the late monarch. The Queen died aged 96 at her beloved Scottish home, Balmoral on September 8, following a reign of 70 years.
She was laid to rest after family, friends and the nation said a fond farewell with a majestic state funeral service at Westminster Abbey, MEN reports.
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This was followed by a colourful procession through central London with Queen's coffin borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy to Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. The coffin then travelled by state hearse to Windsor where the sovereign was laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband Prince Philip.
After a ceremonial 'breaking of the wand' to signal the end of the Queen's reign, the two pieces placed on her coffin as it is lowered into the Royal Vault, guests sang the national anthem God Save The King. And the Queen's eldest son, the former Prince of Wales, looked deeply moved.
@Vhicck said on Twitter: "As 'God Save The King' was sung for the first time, King Charles could not hold tears." @feverspell tweeted: "At one point, he bit his lower lip and looked like he was about to burst into tears. I say 'that poor man' b/c while my mother died, I could grieve in private." And @Hyperfashun said: "Charles's face during God save the King looked so sad and deflated."
@imamberzoe commented: "The look on Charles’ face as everyone sang God Save the Queen was absolutely heartbreaking. No matter your personal views, seeing a funeral, a family lose a loved one, is something we can all relate to and brings back memories of our own losses. I hope they can grieve privately."
Her grieving family walked behind her coffin throughout the long day in a public tribute, and the emotion was clear to see on the face of the King. Hundreds of thousands lined the streets for the Queen's funeral procession.
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