One Direction reunites for first time in nine years at Liam Paynes funeral: Ex-bandmates come together to say farewells after Zayn Malik left world tour over stress in 2015

Members of One Direction today reunited for the first time since splitting up to bid an emotional farewell to fellow bandmate Liam Payne. 

Ex-bandmates Harry Styles, 30, Niall Horan, 31, Zayn Malik, 31, and Louis Tomlinson, 32, were seen in public together for the first time in nine years as they paid respects to their brother Liam, who he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina last month.

The four singers arrived separately at the church earlier today as they joined friends and family of the 31-year-old in a poignant final send off. 

Styles, dressed in black, arrived at the funeral in a BMW. Horan attended with his girlfriend Amelia Woolley, while Malik arrived shortly after Tomlinson. 

Malik was the first to quit One Direction in August 2015, citing stress, after withdrawing from the groups world tour. The band officially announced its split in January 2016, breaking the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. 

Girls Aloud member Cheryl Tweedy, who is the mother of Paynes seven-year-old son Bear, was also in attendance along with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, and One Direction creator Simon Cowell. 

The former X-Factor judge had a heartfelt embrace with Paynes parents Geoff and Karen as he sought to comfort them following their sons tragic death.

Radio 2 Breakfast DJ Scott Mills, James Corden and Marvin and Rochelle Humes were also seen walking past floral displays showing bowling pins and a ball in a poignant reference to Paynes love of bowling.

Former One Direction band members Harry Styles (left) and Niall Horan leave after attending the funeral service of the late One Direction singer Liam Payne

Louis Tomlinson attends the funeral for singer Liam Payne, former member of One Direction

Zayn Malik departs the funeral for singer Liam Payne, former member of One Directio

Liam (pictured) died after he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina last month

A horse-drawn carriage carried the dark blue coffin with silver handles, which was topped with white roses, to the service at the church in the Home Counties.

A red floral tribute which read son and a blue tribute which said daddy were also on the funeral carriage. Following the service, his coffin was carried to a black Jaguar hearse.

US influencer Ms Cassidy, arrived alongside Damian Hurley, the son of model Elizabeth Hurley.

Girls Aloud singers Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, who wore long black coats and sunglasses, supported their bandmate Cheryl.

Horan and his girlfriend Amelia Woolley were dropped off by a black Range Rover and went straight into the church, while Harry Styles was accompanied by Corden. 

Capital radio DJs Chris Stark, Jordan North and Sian Welby all paid tribute, as well as new BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mills.

JLS star and TV presenter Marvin Humes, who met Payne when he first auditioned for The X Factor in 2008, attended alongside his wife, The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes.

Former professional footballer Robbie Keane and broadcaster Adrian Chiles were also amongst the mourners gathering to pay their last respects to Payne.

Harry Styles leaves following the funeral for Liam Payne, his former One Direction bandmate

Fellow One Direction member Niall Horan also attended the funeral for Liam Payne

Zayn Malik, who wore a black jacket, jack shirt and dark sunglasses, leaves the service today

The horse drawn coffin of Liam Payne arrives at the church

The Order of Service featured a photo of the singer smiling, titled in loving memory

A floral tribute which spells the word Daddy at the funeral

People stand in the door of a church ahead of the funeral service

Prior to the funeral starting, dozens of locals and fans gathered to pay their final respects to Payne, who died on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.

He had travelled to Argentina in September where he watched Horan perform and also saw his close friend Rogelio Roger Nores. He had extended his stay to renew his visa to live in the US when the tragedy occurred.

Fans around the world held vigils in his memory following his death, while a shrine to the late star was created in his hometown of Wolverhampton.

He died of multiple traumas and internal and external haemorrhage, a post-mortem examination report said.

Following Paynes death, his One Direction bandmates said they were completely devastated and will miss the singer terribly.

In a joint statement released following Paynes death, Tomlinson, Malik, Horan, and Styles said they were completely devastated.

In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say, they said.

But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

Paynes girlfriend Kate Cassidy was comforted by her friend Damian Hurley at todays service

Nicola Roberts, who was in Girls Aloud with Cheryl, was also at the service today

Kimberley Walsh, a former member of Girls Aloud, leaves through the churchyard today

Styles and James Corden following the service, which was attended by friends and family 

Bandmate Zayn Malik pictured at the funeral today

Paynes coffin is carried out of the church by pallbearers following the service today

A floral arrangement display of bowling pins was seen at the church

Liam Payne died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires

The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. 

We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam - Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.

Tomlinson, Styles and Malik all later released separate tributes.

Styles wrote on Instagram that he was truly devastated and will miss him always.

His greatest joy was making other people happy and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it. Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.

He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. 

I will miss him always, my lovely friend.

My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew him and loved him, as I did.

Scott Mills, who was yesterday revealed as the new host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, walks past a floral display showing bowling pins and a ball. This is a nod to Paynes love of bowling, which Ms Cassidy said he did four times a week

James Corden accompanied Styles into the church on a bright but cold day 

Marvin and Rochelle Humes were also in attendance, and are seen here chatting to fellow mourners 

Robbie Keane arrives at Paynes funeral, the location of which was not revealed beforehand 

Harry Styles wore a black jacket, a black tie and sunglasses. He is seen shortly after getting out of his car 

The singer got out of a black car before making his way towards the church 

A small crowd of local people gathered outside the church as mourners, including Styles, walked in 

The hearse was pulled through the streets by two white horses with plumes of feathers 

Pallbearers carrying Paynes coffin into the churchyard for his funeral this afternoon 

The service has not been opened to the public, with only family and friends in attendance 

A floral tribute reading Daddy. Payne shared a seven-year-old son with his ex girlfriend, Cheryl Tweedy 

Tomlinson said in a separate emotional tribute that he was really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye.

He posted a picture on his Instagram page of the two of them on stage with Payne lovingly putting his arm over Tomlinsons shoulder.

Tomlinson said he would be an uncle to Paynes son Bear if he ever needs me and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.

Im so grateful that we got even closer since the band, speaking on the phone for hours, reminiscing about all the thousands of amazing memories we had together is a luxury I thought Id have with you for life, he wrote.

I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasnt to be.

I wish I got a chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.

Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you mate. Sleep well X.

Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne hoping you can hear me.

Niall Horan is greeted as he walks into the church past security guards 

Tomlinson and Malik walk past floral tributes to their former bandmate 

Malik had his head bowed and wore sunglasses while passing through the churchyard 

Cowell, seen with his girlfriend Laurence Silverman, created One Direction 

Chris Stark (left) and Jordan North (centre) arrive for Paynes funeral 

Ms Cassidy was accompanied into the service by her friend, Damian Hurley 

Corden arrives at the service, which is being held at a church in the Home Counties 

Rochelle Humes was accompanied by her husband Marvin 

Damian Hurley waits outside with mourners before Paynes funeral 

Adrian Chiles walking through the churchyard wearing a West Bromwich Albion top 

Members of the public line the route to Paynes funeral service

Louis Tomlinson said he was really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye in a separate tribute to Payne 

Zayn Malik said he had been talking out loud to Payne hoping you can hear me

Harry Styles wrote on Instagram that he was truly devastated and will miss him always

In his own heart wrenching tribute, he said he had lost a brother when you left us.

And I cant explain you what Id give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly, he wrote.

I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever. There is no words that justify or explain how I feel right now other than beyond devastated. 

I hope that wherever you are right now you are good and are at peace and you know how loved you are. Love you bro.