One final trip past Old Trafford before a service at Manchester Cathedral that focused on the family man and the 'selfless, kind and generous' soul devoted to helping others.
One thousand people packed the Cathedral for Charlton's funeral before a private committal takes place today with the great and the good of the footballing world in attendance.
But Charlton the football man is a story known around the globe. In tributes from former Manchester United chief executive David Gill, Manchester United Foundation CEO John Shiels and particularly Charlton's grandson, William Balderston, a picture was painted of someone who always had time for others, but who put family at the centre of his thoughts. It was about his goodness as well as his greatness.
Among the first to arrive had been Gill, flanked by Sir Alex Ferguson, an hour-and-a-half before the service was due to begin.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick arrived together, as did current United players Tom Heaton, Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.
Many of Charlton's former teammates were there, as were United players across the generations.
Brian McClair Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, Roy Keane and Ashley Young, among others. Current England manager Gareth Southgate was in attendance, along with FA president Prince William and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Representatives from Real Madrid and Manchester City were present. It was footballing royalty for a football royal.
A son of the north east who made Manchester his home.
Esta historia es de la edición November 14, 2023 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición November 14, 2023 de Manchester Evening News.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Carsley's gamble backfires as his lopsided England side fail to inspire
LEE Carsley's chances of becoming Gareth Southgate's permanent successor as England boss received a major blow as Greece paid tribute to George Baldock with a historic 2-1 Nations League win.
SQUAD GOALS Right now, United don't have players to score enough
WHEN Erik ten Hag returns to Carrington next week, as he is now expected to do, he will try to find an upturn in performance that could prolong his stay in the United hot seat.
Haaland lends voice to growing fears over fixture list
‘IT'S STARTING TO BECOME AN AWFUL LOT OF MATCHES' ERLING HAALAND
'Predator' raped woman on bus
A 'DANGEROUS sexual predator' raped a vulnerable woman on the top deck of an X43 bus service to Manchester city centre.
Downing Street denies Rayner security 'snub'
ANGELA Rayner has been left out of the permanent membership of the UK's National Security Council (NSC), despite being Deputy Prime Minister.
Kate's hugs and thanks for 999 workers
THE Princess of Wales delivered hugs and a heartfelt \"thank you\" to the emergency workers called to the fatal Southport stabbings after meeting the children's bereaved families.
Milton brings misery
HURRICANE Milton brought misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene as it ploughed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, pounding cities with winds of over 100mph after producing a barrage of 150 tornadoes.
Towering vision of plans for new 44-storey skyscraper
NEW BLOCK WOULD BE OPPOSITE DEANSGATE LOCKS
Rapper Aitch refuses to mind his Ps and Qs
MOSTON MUSICIAN ALWAYS WANTS TO KEEP HIS 'MANCHESTER' SOUND
YouTuber jailed over vile rant outside asylum-seeker hotel
HOMELESS FORMER CHEF STIRRED UP RACIAL HATRED WITH LIVE BROADCAST WITH AUDIENCE OF OVER 30,000