Sophie Wessex hugs young boy with teddy - and his mum reveals the royal's touching words
This is the heart-warming moment the Countess of Wessex shares a hug with a young well-wisher in Manchester as large crowds gathered to pay tribute to the Queen.
The young well-wished, Josh, passed a bouquet of flowers to the Countess when she first walked round. The royal couple received warm applause from the crowd as they made there way back to a car to leave, but the Countess saw the youngster holding his arms outstretched, reports The Mirror.Speaking to Sky News afterwards, Josh said the heart-warming moment made him feel 'happy' - and he also revealed his love for the Queen's famous handbags and Paddington Bear.
Meanwhile, the Earl of Wessex was seen crouching down as he laid a floral tribute to his mother in poignant scenes. Sue praised the couple for taking the time to speak to every person on the front row as she revealed what Sophie had said to her son. The earl and countess were invited by the Dean of Manchester, the Very Rev Rogers Govender, and the Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, to each light a candle. They were also shown photographs of the Queen's last visit to the cathedral, to mark the 600th anniversary celebration of the collegiate church in July 2021.
Floral tributes and messages of condolence have been left in the square again in large numbers in memory of the Queen. The Earl of Wessex laid a floral tribute as he inspected the bouquets surrounding the statue of free trade campaigner Richard Cobden.
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