The former rugby star attended
the service with his wife Zara – the Queen’s granddaughter – and was
visibly moved as they said their final goodbyes to the late monarch.
At one point, the
father-of-three could be seen gently consoling Sophie Wessex’s son James,
Viscount Severn as they approached Westminster Abbey.
Mike and James, 14, entered
the church with the rest of Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren and partners,
including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their
husbands, and Lady Louise Windsor, James’ sister.
As they approached, Mike
placed a protective hand on the small of James’ back, in a very touching show
of support.
Following the Queen’s burial
on Monday evening, Mike took to Instagram with a poignant post.
He re-shared a post that
showed a lone bagpiper playing in honour of Her Majesty.
Mike has previously talked
about family gatherings with the royals and spoke about his first meeting with
the Queen on his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby.
He told his co-host Alex
Payne: “I did get sweaty palms. I think anyone would. She’s such a legend
of a lady that I still get nervous now when I see her. I’m way more comfortable
now, but… it’s been a journey.”
