Touching moment between Mike Tindall and cousin-in-law James, Viscount Severn at funeral
Queen Elizabeth's funeral was a predictably emotional affair.
James, Viscount Severn, was comforted in a touching moment by cousin-in-law Mike Tindall as they made their way into Westminster Abbey for the funeral service.
Fourteen-year-old James is the youngest of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren and the son of Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward.
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James, Viscount Severn, is comforted by Mike Tindall as they arrive for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
The teenaged royal was photographed looking emotional ahead of the service, when his cousin-in-law Mike Tindall put a comforting arm around him as they proceeded into the Abbey.
Former rugby player Mike Tindall is married to Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne. James attended the funeral alongside his sister, Lady Louise.
James and Louise were also in attendance at the Queen's vigil on Saturday, with the rest of Elizabeth's grandkids.
The royal grandchildren entered Westminster Hall in order of succession: Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Lady Louise Windsor, James Viscount Severn, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.
James, Viscount Severn, Lady Louise Windsor and Mike Tindall at Westminster Abbey for The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
The Queen's vigil was the first major royal engagement for young James, who has grown up largely out of the spotlight near Windsor.
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According to reports from Tatler, James was one of the Queen's favourite grandchildren.
Onlookers noticed, as he looked down at the floor during the solemn ceremony, with his blonde hair, he looked strikingly similar to his older cousin Prince William.
The images were reminiscent of a then-15-year-old William walking behind Princess Diana's coffin in 1997.
James Viscount Severn stands vigil at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall. 9News
Prince William and Prince Harry, the sons of Diana, Princess of Wales, bow their heads at her funeral in 1997. PA/AAP
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During a meeting with mourners in Sandringham on Thursday, the now 40-year-old Prince of Wales said his grandmother's death had brought back memories of his mum's funeral 25 years ago.
He specifically said the procession of the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday was a "very difficult" experience.
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