Sir Alex Ferguson and Gareth Southgate among leading football figures attending Manchester Cathedral for private service from 14:00
Thousands of people earlier lined the streets of Manchester to honour one of English football's greatest players, Sir Bobby Charlton
The funeral cortège arrived at Old Trafford and passed in front of the stadium to allow fans to say goodbye
Some 1,000 guests packed the service, including the Charlton family and Sir Bobby's friends
Sir Bobby died last month after an accidental fall at the nursing home where he was receiving dementia care. He was 86
He made 758 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 249 goals and winning three league titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup
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That's all for our live coverage of Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral - thanks for joining us.
You can read a recap of how the day unfolded here, as thousands paid tribute to the football great.
There will also be more updates and commentary into the evening over at BBC Sport.
Image source, ReutersSir Bobby's brother Tommy Charlton paid his own moving tribute ahead of the service earlier.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he said Bobby was the "best player he has ever seen" but admits he was "blasé" about his football talents because it was "normal" to see his brilliance.
He said he was "outstanding" as a brother and a player.
"I wasn't an intellectual but Bob was," he said.
"I would love talking to him because he talked common sense."
Tommy Charlton pays tribute to his 'big brother Bob'.
Image source, Getty ImagesOne legend bidding farewell to another - Sir Alex Ferguson said he was extremely moved by the occasion, as he said goodbye to an old friend.
"It was a sombre occasion. The speakers were fantastic, especially his grandson," he told the BBC.
"He was magnificent. It's not easy to go up and speak.
"Bobby Charlton was a wonderful, humble man and I was at Manchester United because of Bobby Charlton."
Image source, ReutersSpeaking to Sky Sports, former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce said Sir Bobby was arguably "the greatest English footballer we've ever had" and a man who "oozed class".
He said when he moved to Manchester United in 1987 Charlton made him feel at home and would sit with him over a cup of tea.
Charlton's advice to him was simply: "It's a great club, just go and enjoy it."
One group of fans earlier produced a banner with a poignant tribute to the Manchester United legend.
Their banner declared how Sir Bobby left a legacy of "history, dignity and integrity" and promised to protect it and "keep flying the red flag high".
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Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill told a very amusing story to the congregation.
Sir Alex Ferguson liked to wind up Sir Bobby on trips by declaring between them they had 107 international caps.
Charlton used to scoff at this. His contribution was 106.Manchester United was very much a theme of the occasion. Amidst the black suits and dresses, red scarves could be seen dotted around the cathedral.
I also spotted a couple of actual Manchester United shirts.
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Among the service's various readings and tributes, one thing shone through - Sir Bobby always felt family came first.
His grandson William Balderston spoke movingly about how Sir Bobby loved spending time with him, making up stories about make believe characters.
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BBC reporter
It was a short and fairly simple service, but solemn nonetheless. Russell Watson, the opera singer, was one of those contributing while former Manchester United chief executive David Gill was one of those giving a reading and eulogy.
Sir Bobby's wife, Lady Norma, his daughters Suzanne and Andrea were here and the cortege is now leaving on the other side of the cathedral.
The private service has now come to an end - signalled with the chiming of bells at Manchester Cathedral as Sir Bobby's coffin was carried out.
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Manchester United's former 'Captain Marvel', Bryan Robson, earlier paid tribute to Sir Bobby.
Robson said he was the first to welcome him to the club when he signed for a record fee in 1981.
"I remember when I first joined the club, I was a record signing at the time and Sir Bob was the first one after I signed the contract to come and say it's a great club, enjoy yourself here," he said.
"It's a sad day for the family, for Manchester United but also for football because he was a fantastic player.
"But he wasn't just a great player, he was a great person, he had time for everyone and wanted to help everyone."
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People from across the UK and beyond gathered at Old Trafford earlier to say their final goodbyes to Sir Bobby.
Garrett and Eimear McCarron, aged 45 and 11, came from Ireland to watch Manchester United’s game against Luton Town at the weekend and lingered a little longer for today.
They stopped at Old Trafford earlier before heading back home.
Garrett described Sir Bobby as "such a great player for the club" who "played for the badge".
He said: "It's a historic occasion for Sir Bobby, he was just a great ambassador for Manchester United."
John Matthews, 70, and Tim Evans, 69, live in North Wales but travelled to the ground.
John described Sir Bobby as his "boyhood hero" who he "followed through his career". He said: "His character transcended football and made him world-famous, and respected by fans and fellow international players."
Christine Wilde and Rita Farnan are from Manchester and also came to pay their respects.
Christine described Sir Bobby as a "phenomenal player".
"He was a prime example of how I think footballer should be today, he was a gentleman and a fantastic player," she said
Dan Roan
BBC sports editor
Former Manchester United teammate Alex Stepney, who was also part of the 1968 European Cup winning team, has described Sir Bobby as a "classic gentleman".He is also among the mourners inside the cathedral, as the service continues.
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Image source, Getty ImagesGreater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is among those inside the private service.
"People loved him," Mr Burnham earlier told the BBC.
"That is because of the way he was. The true greats combine the highest of ability with great humility and that was Bobby.
"Bobby had that humble approach, it made him approachable. Whenever I went around the world people would would want to talk about him. I think it is because he represented something right around the world, the ideal of what the English footballer could be. The footballer gentleman. He was a gentleman giant of this city, of the club of course but also of the country."
He added: "We are here today to celebrate the greatest English footballer of all time. That is what Bobby Charlton was. He was the best player this country have ever seen."
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BBC sports editor
It was a poignant scene as Sir Bobby's coffin arrived shortly after 14:00, in the hushed surroundings of Manchester Cathedral.
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It's not only former teammates, managers, current players, media and politicians remembering Sir Bobby Charlton, fans have been paying their respects to the Manchester United legend.
Charlton's coffin travelled to Manchester Cathedral via Old Trafford where thousands of fans applauded and shared their thoughts.
Here are some of the fans' tributes:
Fans pay tribute to footballing legend Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of his funeral.
The order of service says the funeral will "celebrate the life" of Sir Bobby.
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Image source, EPASir Bobby's coffin arrived at Manchester Cathedral shortly after 14:00, with the private service now under way.
Prince William, who is president of the Football Association, is among those paying their respects to Sir Bobby.
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Image source, PA MediaThousands of fans applauded as Sir Bobby's funeral cortege passed Old Trafford.
It paused at the "Holy Trinity" statue as Manchester United's U18s and U21s teams formed a guard of honour to pay tribute.
The funeral procession has made its way to Manchester Cathedral where around 1,000 are people are waiting for the service.