A funeral service for Sir Bobby Charlton will take place at Manchester Cathedral on November 13, Manchester United have confirmed.
Now, United say the a formal memorial will take place on Monday at 2pm to celebrate Charlton's life. The club have confirmed a procession to the Cathedral will pass by Old Trafford for a moment of reflection and give fans a chance to say a final farewell.
His family will hold a private committal and have requested privacy around the arrangements for this. Further details of the service and procession will be revealed closer to the time.Sir Bobby was one of United's greatest ever players. He played more than 750 games for the club over 17 years, won the European Cup, the English top-flight and FA Cup during his glittering spell there.
Few will have a legacy quite like his and, outside of United, he played a key role in helping England win the World Cup in 1966.
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