Jonathan Rhys Meyers led the congregation in a round of applause to honour his mum at her funeral on Friday.

The Tudors star’s mum Geri died on Tuesday after a sudden illness and was buried at St Joseph’s Church in Glanmire, County Cork on Friday.

Jonathan told mourners: “She was the best mum a son could ever have. It is a very sad time. At a time like this it is traditional to have a moment of silence.”

“But anybody who knew my mother would know she hated silence. So I ask you all to stand and give her a round of applause.”

Jonathan was accompanied to the service by girlfriend Reena Hammer and friend Colin Farrell was also in attendance, telling the grief-stricken Jonathan: “I’m here for you man, you will get through this.”