In a poignant display of familial support, the Countess of Wessex was seen comforting Princess Anne as the royal family gathered to witness the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Edinburgh.

The somber event took place yesterday as the Queen’s remains were transported from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where she will lie in rest overnight.

Sophie, the Countess, was captured placing her hand on Princess Anne’s back, offering solace during this heart-wrenching moment.

The scene was steeped in tradition and respect as the Queen’s children and their spouses, including Princess Anne and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Duke of York, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex, observed the solemn procession.

Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland carried the coffin into the palace, while royal women performed curtsies and men bowed their heads in deference to their beloved monarch.

The journey was not a solitary one for the Queen; Princess Anne and her husband followed closely behind in a limousine, part of a larger procession honoring her legacy.

The Queen’s remains will remain at the palace until tomorrow afternoon when they are moved to St Giles Cathedral.

Earlier that day, crowds had gathered to witness the proclamation of King Charles as the new head of state.

As the royal family reflected on the floral tributes left at Balmoral, both Sophie and Princess Anne appeared visibly emotional.

They were joined by other family members as they paid their respects to the late monarch.

Meanwhile, thousands of Scottish mourners lined the route of the coffin procession, creating a sea of silent tributes as the Queen departed Balmoral for the last time.

The six-hour journey to Edinburgh was marked by a profound sense of loss, with well-wishers gathering beside roads, bridges, and in village centers to bid farewell to a woman who felt most at home in Scotland.

By the time the procession reached the Palace of Holyroodhouse, crowds were ten deep along the Royal Mile, a thoroughfare familiar to the Queen.

As the cortege approached its destination, flowers were tossed in front of the hearse, and applause erupted from sections of the crowd.

Notably, during the journey through Dundee, a single long-stemmed flower adorned the hearse’s windscreen, while farmers in rural areas paid tribute with tractors lined up in fields.

Tomorrow, King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, will join their siblings in walking behind their mother’s coffin as it is transferred from the palace to St Giles Cathedral.

At 7:20 PM, King Charles will hold a vigil at the coffin alongside other royal family members.

Earlier in the day, a lone motorbike police outrider led the way for the hearse, moving slowly through the Aberdeenshire countryside.

In Ballater, the picturesque village nearest to Balmoral, locals, who considered the Queen a neighbor, lined the main street to pay their respects.

The Queen had spent many summers in the area, where the royal family cherished their privacy.

As the hearse passed Glenmewick Church, the Reverend David Barr rang the church bell 70 times in honor of the Queen.

Mourners could see the royal standard draped over the coffin, adorned with a wreath of flowers from Balmoral, including sweet peas, dahlias, and white heather—some of the Queen’s favorites.

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, acknowledged the significance of the moment as the Queen began her final journey.

She tweeted about the sadness and poignancy of the occasion, reflecting on the deep connection Scotland had with the late monarch.

The reality of the Queen’s passing struck many who came to witness the procession.

Individuals traveled through the night to secure their places along the route, and as the coffin made its way to Edinburgh, the atmosphere was filled with a mix of sorrow and reverence.

Shops displayed photographs of the Queen as a mark of respect, and the community came together to honor her memory.

Witnesses described the experience as emotional and surreal, with many expressing gratitude for the opportunity to say goodbye to a beloved figure who had been a constant presence in their lives.

The Queen’s affinity for Scotland was evident, making her final journey through the Highlands a fitting tribute to her enduring legacy.