Crowds have applauded Sir Bobby Charlton's hearse as it left Old Trafford on its way to his memorial service at Manchester Cathedral.
Crowds have applauded Sir Bobby Charlton's hearse as it left Old Trafford on its way to his memorial service at Manchester Cathedral. The Man United legend and England World Cup winner died aged 86 on 21 October, a few days after falling at his care home. A service celebrating his life begins at 2pm, with Gareth Southgate joining current and former players to play tribute.
Others seen arriving for the service include Peter Schmeichel, Gareth Southgate, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. Prince William, who's president of the FA, is also there Sir Bobby was diagnosed with dementia in November 2020 - the same disease that affected his brother Jack who died in 2020. His service will remain private and won't be broadcast or filmed, but crowds have turned out along the route to pay tribute.
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