Sophie looked mournful as she looked after her children Lady Louise, 18, and James, Viscount Severn, 14. The vigil is being held ahead of Her Majesty’s funeral, which will take place on Monday. Beside Sophie stood Camilla, now Queen Consort, who watched as her husband, King Charles III, led the vigil. Sophie’s husband Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, paid tribute to his “beloved mum” ahead of tonight’s vigil. He added that the royal family has been “overwhelmed by a wave of emotion” following the Queen’s death. The couple spoke to Crown Estate trustees and staff outside Windsor Castle as they viewed tributes to the late monarch. The Countess placed bouquets given to her by the crowd with other floral tributes as Edward read some of the messages he left for his mother. READ MORE: Charles leads brothers in vigil for Queen as mourners pay tribute [REVEAL] In a tribute released on Friday evening, the Earl of Wessex said the Queen’s death had left an “unimaginable void in all our lives”. He said: “As a family, we have grown up learning to share our parents, especially our beloved mum, with the nation, its realms and the Commonwealth. While it was great to spend time saying our own goodbyes privately at Balmoral, now is the time to allow others to say their goodbyes. “We have been overwhelmed by the tide of emotion that has overwhelmed us and the sheer number of people who have gone out of their way to express their own love, admiration and respect for such a special and unique person who has always been there for us. And now, we are there for her, united in grief. Thank you for your support, you have no idea how much it means. “The Queen’s death has left an unimaginable void in all our lives. Sophie and I have been delighted to see our James and Louise enjoying the places and activities their grandparents loved so much. Since my mom let us spend so much time with her, I think she enjoyed watching those passions blossom more. Those moments together, those happy memories, have now become precious to each of us.”
