British sporting royalty including Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate have led mourners at Sir Bobby Charlton 's funeral as the England legend is laid to rest. Up to 1,000 guests, include some of the biggest names in British football.
Follow MailOnline's live coverage of Sir Bobby's funeral by clicking herePrince Williams has joined British sporting royalty including Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate in leading mourners at Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral.
He was joined by current England boss Gareth Southgate as the A-list stars of the footballing world continue to arrive for today's service at Manchester Cathedral. Meanwhile, thousands of people have lined the streets of Sir Bobby's beloved Manchester to witness the sporting giant's final trip through the city before he is laid to rest later today.
He said: 'He was a classic gentleman of football... who can say they won everything for England and every trophy?' A United representative invited fans and members of the public to 'pay their respects along the route' ahead of the service, which begins at 2pm. Chris Burns, 68, became a United fan as a 10-year-old and remembers seeing Sir Bobby in the World Cup semi-final in 1966. These days a season ticket holder in the Stretford End, Mrs Byrne even named her son, now 36, Charlton as a tribute to her hero.
Mr Worsley was among the crowd at Wembley when United beat Benfica 4-1 to become the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968 - when Sir Bobby Charlton scored twice. Crowds cheered and clapped as they paid their final respects to Sir Bobby outside of Old Trafford stadium todaySir Bobby's ordered of service is revealed with him pictured on the front and then on the rear as a young manThey were joined by Luke Evans and almost 1,000 other guests at the ceremony todayThe retired management consultant, of Knutsford, Cheshire, said: 'I'm here to pay my respects to a great, great man.
The great and the good of the football world will be among an expected 1,000 guests with United inviting representatives from every Premier League club. Leading tributes today was Sir Bobby's only surviving sibling, Tommy Charlton, who declared: 'He was an icon to me but he was my big brother', ahead of his funeral this afternoon.
The gifted footballer, who was born in Ashington, Northumberland, on October 11 1937, is widely viewed as one of the greatest players to ever grace the game and played an integral role in England's 1966 World Cup glory. Bobby Charlton celebrates England's 1966 World Cup victory. From left to right: Jack Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Gordon Banks , Alan Ball, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore, Ray Wilson, George Cohen and Bobby Charlton
'A true gentleman, family man and truly a national hero... Today isn't just a sad day for Manchester United & England it's a sad day for football and everything that Sir Bobby represented... 'So condolences from all of us, for his family especially. Next week when we go to Old Trafford, we'll be present to make a first tribute.
Middlesbrough manager and former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick said he was 'devastated' to hear of Charlton's death. more videos Bobby Charlton with his wife Norma and two daughters Suzanne and Andrea in their garden at home in the 1960s The brothers famously had a bitter feud for several decades but made amends later in life. Sir Bobby was, however, unable to attend his brother's funeral due to illness. He was last photographed in public bravely posing for a Covid-19 jab to encourage others to do the same.
Sir Bobby, known for his powerful shooting and distinctive hairstyle, scored 249 goals for Man United - including two in the famous 1968 European Cup final win over Benfica. His goal records for club and country both lasted decades until they were overtaken by Man United legend Wayne Rooney, with Harry Kane more recently taking over as England's top marksman.
He also set up the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation in 2011 which focused on removing landmines in former war zones. 'An example for anyone who enters football. He has never forgotten his roots. That girl Norma has been his rock, all his life. She's an unbelievable person and that is a great partnership.
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