Sir Bobby Charlton funeral: Prince William and Sir Alex bid farewell to Manchester United legend

Thousands of fans lined the streets around Old Trafford on Monday to pay tribute to former Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton, who died in October at the age of 86.
Sir Bobby's funeral procession wound its way past United's stadium en route to Manchester Cathedral, where the former 'Red Devils' and England star will be laid to rest.
In 758 appearances for United, Sir Bobby scored 249 goals and led the team to three league titles, a European Cup triumph in 1968 and an FA Cup, as well as winning the World Cup with England in 1966.
Sir Bobby passed away on 21st October following a fall at the nursing home where he was receiving care for dementia.
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[@lauraruddy5315]

Rest in peace so great and yet so Humble. Brilliant Footballer.

[@detroit20081]

Am Arsenal fan. At this moment, rivalry aside. I have greatest respect to Sir Charlton for his achievements throughout his time as footballer. Sir Charlton you will greatly miss by many of us. Rest in peace legend and I will always miss you. 😢

[@BigMelvinHarrisSmoke]

Your grammar is horrible no disrespect

[@cynthiaknox9948]

True Legend. A great footballer and a great human being. He will be missed

[@johnvine5731]

Guys like this make this nation great.

[@justinsmith4941]

Great respect shown for a legendary footballer of his time thanks Sir Bobby may you now grace the football heaven

[@lt9074]

Rip Sir Bobby Charlton. Forever a legend, forever an inspiration for generations to come 🙏

[@christinemoore7704]

Rip to another legend from the north east England ❤

[@nathanhutagaol6651]

rest in love❤

[@ArthurFarts]

Great player. Up there with the greatest of all time. Hurts to say that as a jock. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@Sten111]

A rightful farewell to one of the most beloved and legendary footballers this country has produced.

[@achmadisha8757]

Living legend man united, sir boby❤️‍🩹

[@magdalenakalmanova2729]

RIP sir Bob Charleston

[@lennydickens9943]

A great man a great footballer a great human being thanks for the great days from millwall chaps

[@Irene-xs9pc]

Rest easy Sir Bobby, Manchester United and World Cup winner respect ✊🏾 Sir ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@oliviatobin9793]

RIP The legend Sir Bobby Charlton🥀🥀🥀

[@emotivelyy_]

Rest In Peace well loved legend ❤💔🕊️

[@vanessaswift9132]

I agree what a legend we were lucky to have him ❤️ all the best in Heaven Sir Bobby Charlton

[@user-bi8gp8gz6z]

R.i.p i will miss you ❤

[@gratitude1061]

One of the greats 🙏 ❤

[@PaulGilbert-hm1ie]

RIP SIR, i hope you're back with the babes rest easy ❤️

[@thomasowen3795]

I salute u prince william thank u for ur respect 💯

[@Genekellystand]

A class act. On and off the field. From an old bluenose .

[@tobyli52]

Legend, RIP

[@craigmachin5405]

Rest in peace bobby forever a red ❤

[@evelynjepson5955]

I have a stamp commemerating that game, and the one also when they won.

[@christineduffy3113]

Oh what a momento likely be worth a few bob but am sure you'd rather keep it RIP Sir Bobby a legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@munsterfloyd]

Rest in Peace Bobby. 😢

[@christinalogan311]

🕯️🕊️🕯️

[@stormhawk3319]

Double grief for Alex Ferguson whose wife passed away just the week before his staunchest ally at Old Trafford in his early tough years at the club.

[@loulouedmo]

RIP 🙏🏼

[@peezebeuponyou3774]

No Glazers- emblematic of the mess this club is in under those bastards.

[@93anthonyseanhowell99]

Aaaahhh yes the American Glazer Family who only bought English Football Club Manchester United Football Club for extra revenue in their bank accounts.. Motherfcuking Tosspots and problematic bastarding Tossers literally..

[@allenchan666]

RIP

[@matthewcruickshank6213]

Must be hard for Sir Alex losing his wife and then a dear friend not long after

[@MargieVaughn-kp8rg]

For give me for asking this but I always thought funerals where quiet .So why do they clap

[@cynthiaknox9948]

It’s a show of love and appreciation. Mourners are more expressive these days with choice of music, style of coffin, anecdotes shared, colours of clothes worn. It helps people cope with sadness and loss

[@MargieVaughn-kp8rg]

@@cynthiaknox9948 here in the US we don’t that.we mourn in quiet even cars will stop along the road to show their respect

[@mamawnamidreviews9978]

​@MargieVaughn-kp8rg it's the same here in Canada.

[@lisalisala117]

​@@MargieVaughn-kp8rgPublic figures who are appreciated are often praised during their funerals, hence people clapping.

[@cynthiaknox9948]

@@MargieVaughn-kp8rg it can still be like that here, with a sombre mood throughout. People have different ways of coping. Remember Diana’s funeral procession and all the flowers thrown onto the hearse? That was unheard of before

[@jdlcdn]

I have stamps commemorating 1966 world cup

[@Feel.I]

Alex ferguson next

[@christinemurray5351]

O

[@Conniemayjones-vp2kl]

Where is Catherine lately. Seems like they are going their separate ways

[@arlenesigurdson6347]

Will the prince or any royal attend baby Indi’a funeral ?

[@enkisdaughter4795]

The Prince of Wales is the President of the English Football Association. He attended in that role.

[@janebufton1960]

Big deal.

[@jamesham521]

RIP

[@vr_rp]

RIP