Zayn Malik and his former One Direction bandmates have put their differences aside to attend the funeral of Liam Payne on Wednesday, November 20.
It was the first time the five men have been in the same room since 2015, and despite reports in recent years claiming Zayn is keen to reconcile with the lads, today was the first time the five reunited since the dad-of-one left the band, reports the Mirror.
However, Zayn's reunion with Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson is under tragic circumstances none of them would ever have imagined, with the group coming together at St Mary’s Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, to say a final goodbye to their former bandmate.
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The four former best buds arrived wearing black suits, solemnly taking in the floral displays put on for Liam, whose death on October 16th shook fans across the world. They attended the ceremony alongside Liam's loved ones, including friends, family and celebrity pals. The streets were lined with fans, who turned out clutching photographs and flowers in honour of the late singer.
Liam's ex Cheryl Tweedy arrived looking solemn, supporting their son Bear, seven, while the stars mum and dad, Karen and Geoff consoled each other outside the service. Simon Cowell, who was instrumental in One Direction's legendary rise to fame, was seen holding the hand of his wife Lauren Silverman as they attended the Buckinghamshire church.
It's been claimed Zayn previously wanted to approach the band to work on their relationship. A source previously told the Mail he wants to "make amends" with all of One Direction. They said: "Zayn wants to approach them for forgiveness and friendship. Working with them is not important to him right now. He has matured and wants to show the rest of the guys this. To be friends again would be amazing."
As celebrity friends including Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Adrian Chiles, James Corden and Robbie Keane paid their respects, one attendee is likely to be at the forefront of everyone's mind. While Liam's body was carried in a white-horse drawn procession to the church, floral tributes were displayed by his coffin. One of the tributes was left by Liam's seven-year-old son Bear, with a floral display reading 'Daddy' spelled out in white roses and left beside the church graveyard throughout the service.
The youngest will be supported by his doting mum Cheryl through the harrowing experience of losing his dad. Despite her and Liam's separation, Cheryl shared her devastation over his death, writing on Instagram: "As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I'd like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.
"Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our 7 year old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again."
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