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Nia Dalton

Touching moments Kate Middleton comforted George and Charlotte at 'Gan Gan's' funeral

As millions of people tuned in to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, royal fans were touched to see the young Prince George and Princess Charlotte in the procession. Sat on the front row at Westminster Abbey, the parents joined the rest of the Royal Family to say their final goodbyes.

The Wales' children travelled to the ceremony in the same car as Queen Consort Camilla and their mother, Kate Middleton, who made sure the pair were always close by and felt comforted. It is understood the royal couple thought long and hard while having discussions with Charlotte and George before deciding they would attend the ceremony.

Charlotte and George walked between their parents in Westminster Abbey (REUTERS)

A nervous-looking Princess Charlotte, aged seven, was comforted by her mother as she entered the Abbey.

Kate could be seen placing a tender hand on her daughter's shoulder as the pair exited the car, and as they approached other people, while Charlotte nervously flipped her hair.

The Princess was then captured guiding Charlotte past the 2,000 guests - including politicians, world leaders and celebrities - with a reassuring hand on her back.

In a change to the originally suggested formation, the Prince and Princess of Wales walked into the Abbey either side of their children, rather than in front of them, with Kate holding Charlotte's hand.

Kate guided the children into the funeral procession (via REUTERS)
She reassured her children with subtle gestures (Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

William was seen showing support to his son, by placing his hand gently on his shoulder as they made their way to the seats passed the Queen's coffin.

A tired and emotional George could be seen wiping his eyes as he looked at the Order of Service while sat between his mum and dad.

At one point during the ceremony, Kate placed a gentle and protective hand on George's lap.

It wasn't just Kate and William who comforted the young mourning children, at one point, Princess Harry briefly looked up and caught the eye of his niece in St George's Chapel, then smiled.

Meghan Markle was also seen sharing a comforting smile with Charlotte as the royal family left Westminster Abbey.

Princess Charlotte was spotted mimicking the older royal ladies on a number of occasions (PA)

Both George and Charlotte were dressed in dark-coloured smart clothing, in keeping with traditional royal clothing etiquette, and Charlotte also donned a special brooch.

It's the first time she's been seen wearing jewellery, and the horseshoe-shaped pin is said to have been a gift from the Queen.

Princess Charlotte was filmed copying her mother as she tried to tip her hat, following what Kate had just done.

She was also spotted mimicking Sophie, Countess of Wessex outside Westminster Abbey following the funeral service.

Footage shows the young royal watching the Countess of Sussex as she dropped into a curtsy while the Queen's coffin passed them.

Charlotte and George supported each other through the day (SKY NEWS)

Charlotte then copies her aunt by giving her own curtsy, while Prince George stands alongside her and bows his head.

Prince George is the second in line to the throne after his father Prince William, while Princess Charlotte is third in line.

Speaking about her children, The Princess of Wales shared how they are coping with the death of their beloved "Gan Gan" - a family nickname.

Chatting with Australia's Governor-General at a reception held for Commonwealth dignitaries ahead of the Queen's funeral, Kate explained George is beginning to understand the significance of his great-grandmother.

David Hurley recalled his conversation with Kate, saying she revealed her eldest son is "sort of now realising how important his great-grandmother was and what is going on".

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