Touching moment Duchess Sophie 'comforted' Prince George at poignant event
George was just nine at the timeSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was on hand to comfort a young Prince George at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service in 2022.
The tender moment left royal fans in tears at the time as Sophie, who celebrates her 61st birthday today (January 20), stepped in to make sure the young prince was okay.
Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral took place on September 19, 2022. It came days after her death on September 8.
During the funeral service, Sophie was quick to comfort George, who was nine at the time, outside Westminster Abbey.
Duchess Sophie and Prince George’s touching moment at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
The late queen’s state funeral service took place at Westminster Abbey. It saw many famous faces attend, including the then-Prime Minister, Liz Truss, then-US President Joe Biden and other political figures.
Of course, members of the royal family were the most notable of all attendees and their every move was done in full view of millions.
A mother is always a mother. Be it her own kids or others. I am so glad that we are seeing more of Sophie these days.
One sweet moment caught the eye of those watching, and they took to X to gush over it.
As the royals waited outside Westminster Abbey, Duchess Sophie and Prince George shared a touching moment.
Sophie could be seen placing a reassuring arm around George as the queen’s coffin was placed back on the state gun carriage ahead of its final journey. You can see the moment here.
‘That’s made me cry again!’
Plenty of royal fans took to X after seeing the heartwarming moment. Many also took the opportunity to praise Sophie.
“Sophie Wessex is just glorious and hugely understated,” one fan commented.
“Sophie is just the sweetest kindest lady. Her strength this week, including her visible grief and upset, has made me love her more,” another said.
“The dear, dear Sophie has been such an angel throughout, she is really a bright star in the monarchy,” a third wrote.
“A mother is always a mother. Be it her own kids or others. I am so glad that we are seeing more of Sophie these days,” another said.
“Love Sophie she’s so nurturing and I’m sure little Prince George appreciated that comforting arm,” a fifth tweeted.
“That’s made me cry again!” another wrote.
George and Charlotte at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
George and sister Charlotte’s appearances at the funeral also surprised many at the time.
Some argued that the duo were too young to be attending, let alone walking behind Her Majesty’s coffin in the procession.
“I’m sure all will go smoothly for the #Queen’s final journey… but I bet I’m not the only person who doesn’t think it’s wise to send a 7-year-old (let alone a 9-year-old) to walk behind a coffin. Too young,” one royal fan wrote on X.
However, others were emotional seeing George and Charlotte at the funeral.
“Seeing Prince George and Princess Charlotte in Westminster brought tears to my eyes,” one person said.
“Yep, now I’m crying. Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Huge respect,” another said.
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