Heartbreaking moment Princess Charlotte, 7, cries after Queen’s funeral

The seven-year-old wiped her eyes and was comforted by mum Kate Middleton after saying goodbye to her beloved great-grandmother.

Princess Charlotte cries after the Queen’s funeral service. Picture: Phil Harris/AFP

Princess Charlotte cried after The Queen’s emotional funeral in a heartbreaking moment this afternoon.
The seven-year-old royal wiped her eyes and was comforted by mum Kate Middleton after saying goodbye to her beloved great-grandmother.

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Princess Charlotte was in tears after the funeral. Picture: Phil Harris/AFP

She had remained composed throughout the ceremony in Westminster Hall, The Sun reported.

The young royal was only seen crying when Her Majesty’s coffin was lowered into the hearse at Wellington Arch.

Charlotte’s older brother Prince George, 9, was also comforted during the funeral service when he appeared upset.

The Princess of Wales placed a reassuring hand on her eldest son’s leg after he rubbed his eye.

He was sat in between his mum and dad and Charlotte, sat next to Kate, looked on.

And there were emotional scenes when the two children entered Westminster Abbey together with their parents.

Charlotte was comforted by her mother, the Princess of Wales. Picture: Phil Harris/AFP

Princess Charlotte of Wales is seen during the Queen’s funeral. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

It wasn’t known if the young royals would be at the funeral but it is understood the new Prince and Princess of Wales decided it was important for them to be there.

Kate was seen placing a reassuring hand her eldest children’s shoulders as they entered the memorial.

George was pictured singing The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended as he stood between his parents.

Charlotte could be seen looking around from under the brim of her hat while the mourners sang The Lord Is My Shepherd.

During the Archbishop of Canterbury’s sermon, George read the order of service while sister Charlotte was seen whispering to her mother.

George stood between his parents at Westminster Abbey during the service. Picture: Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images

Princess Charlotte and Prince George.

Meghan with Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Catherine, Princess of Wales, pictured with her children George and Charlotte and Meghan Markle. Picture: Phil Noble / POOL / AFP

At one point, the youngsters could be seen standing next to their aunt Meghan Markle.

The family then took their seats alongside leaders from around the world to say goodbye to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

Following the funeral, Charlotte joined Camilla and Kate in a car as they followed the procession of the coffin to Wellington Arch.

George meanwhile was seen welling up as he walked with other royals.

This story was originally published by The Sun and was reproduced with permission

Originally published as Heartbreaking moment Princess Charlotte, 7, cries after Queen’s funeral