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David Beckham has joined mourners queuing in London to see the Queen lying in state, following her death at 96.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. There is no queue jumping – people waited patiently for wristbands and once you have one you can leave the queue for snacks/loo stops & slip back in.’ [He could be seen looking visibly emotional](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/queen-viewers-share-utmost-respect-for-tearful-david-beckham-17391315/) as he made his way towards the Queen’s coffin – dressed in a dark blazer and tie, with a white shirt and a navy coat for the occasion. I put my phone on low battery mode and it lasted the entire time. ‘The first part of the queue is for wristbands. Go with someone if you can, although everyone in the queue was friendly. ‘I’m truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen,’ he shared on Instagram. Wear the comfiest shoes you own. ‘I thought by coming at 2am it was going to be a little bit quieter. ‘To step up, I have my wife there as well, to get my honour and to speak to Her Majesty. To ask a question. Speaking to ITV while queuing, he recalled: ‘A special moment I’ll always remember is receiving my OBE.

The former England football captain has been hailed for “joining the queue just like the rest of us” by those waiting in line around him. He reportedly starting ...

He shared a tribute to the Queen on Instagram last week, and said: “I’m truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, the Queen. fair play for queueing with the rest of us!” Then she finally spotted Beckham in the crowd. Dressed in a flat cap pulled down over his face and a smart suit, he had somehow managed to keep a low profile until the queue began to zig-zag through Westminster. If my grandparents would have been here today I know that they would have wanted to be here. He even bought them doughnuts and agreed to pose for a handful of pictures.

The former England captain has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to pay respects to the Queen.

At once majestic and peaceful.” He said on Instagram: “I’m truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. My thoughts and prayers are with our Royal Family…” How much she inspired us with her leadership. How she comforted us when times were tough. fair play fella."

"I grew up in a household of royalists," he told ITV News as he joined thousands heading for Westminster Hall. | ITV News London.

“The first part of the queue is for wristbands. There is no queue jumping – people waited patiently for wristbands and once you have one you can leave the queue for snacks/loo stops & slip back in.” Go with someone if you can, although everyone in the queue was friendly. Her posts also shared tips for others in the queue, saying: “If you are planning to queue here are our tips. I put my phone on low battery mode and it lasted the entire time. A sad day but it's a day to remember the incredible legacy she left." "Probably the most special moment for me was receiving my OBE," he said. "This day was always going to be difficult," he added. we sang God Save our Queen, that was something that meant so much to us. At once majestic and peaceful.” Wear the comfiest shoes you own. "I was so lucky I was able to have a few moments in my life to be around Her Majesty," he told ITV News."

David Beckham queued with thousands of other members of the public for over 12 hours to pay respect to the Queen who is lying in state in Westminster Hall.

It stretches past landmarks such as the London Eye, the Royal Festival Hall and the Globe theater. So, you know the fact that we've been here. "You know something like this today is meant to be shared together.

The former English football captain was seen by Sky News wearing a dark flat cap, suit and tie as he waited to pay his respects.

"I'm truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. My thoughts and prayers are with our Royal Family." He added: "The most special moment for me was to receive my OBE. "How she comforted us when times were tough. "Because we can all see with the love that has been shown, how special she is and how special she was and the legacy that she leaves behind. "Because it's special to be here, to celebrate, and to hear the different stories that people have to say."

Viewers have expressed their 'utmost respect' for a tearful David Beckham as he paid respects at the Queen's coffin after queuing for hours.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. Go with someone if you can, although everyone in the queue was friendly.’ At once majestic and peaceful,’ she wrote. How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world,’ he wrote. Until her last days she served her country with dignity and grace. [Susanna Reid queued for more than 7 hours to witness the Queen lying in state: ‘At once majestic and peaceful’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/susanna-reid-queued-for-more-than-7-hours-to-see-queen-lying-in-state-17386972/?ico=more_text_links) [Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/sombre-holly-willoughby-and-phillip-schofield-visit-the-queens-coffin-17389005/) and Good Morning Britain’s [Susanna Reid](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/susanna-reid-queued-for-more-than-7-hours-to-see-queen-lying-in-state-17386972/). How she comforted us when times were tough. [Live tracker shows how long the queue is to see Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/queen-death-live-tracker-shows-how-long-queue-is-to-see-lying-in-state-17375482/) [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [What time is the Queen’s funeral and where is it taking place?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/) [Nationwide minute's silence for The Queen at 8pm on Sunday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/nationwide-minutes-silence-for-the-queen-at-8pm-on-sunday-17356105/) [](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) [joined members of the public in the queue in the early hours of the morning](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/david-beckham-joins-lengthy-queue-to-see-queen-lying-in-state-17390433/), wearing a flatcap with a dark blazer and tie, a white shirt and a navy coat. [waited in line in the queue](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/sombre-holly-willoughby-and-phillip-schofield-visit-the-queens-coffin-17389005/), appearing to wipe tears from his eyes as he waited his turn to bow his head to the late monarch.

The former England football captain was hailed for “joining the queue just like the rest of us” by those waiting with him. He even bought them doughnuts and ...

He shared a tribute to the Queen on Instagram last week, and said: “I’m truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, the Queen. fair play for queueing with the rest of us!” Then she finally spotted Beckham in the crowd. Dressed in a flat cap pulled down over his face and a smart suit, he had somehow managed to keep a low profile until the queue began to zig-zag through Westminster. If my grandparents would have been here today I know that they would have wanted to be here. He even bought them doughnuts and agreed to pose for a handful of pictures.

Manchester United star waited 12 hours in line to view Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall.

David Beckham 'turned down chance' to skip line to visit Queen's coffin because 'grandad wouldn't have jumped queue so neither would he'.

[Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/tag/queen-elizabeth-ii/) tag page for the latest updates, and sign Metro.co.uk's [book of condolence to Her Majesty](https://metro.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-dead-tributes-condolence-book/) here. ‘Because we can all see with the love that has been shown, how special she was and the legacy she leaves behind. I thought by coming at 2am, it was going to be a little bit quieter – I was wrong,’ he said. ‘We all want to be here together. ‘David could have avoided all of the queuing but he wanted to be like everyone else. ‘David was brought up in an East End family who were real royalists – the kind who would stand to attention when the national anthem came on. [Tearful David Beckham pays respects to the Queen after waiting in queue for 13 hours](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/queen-viewers-share-utmost-respect-for-tearful-david-beckham-17391315/?ico=more_text_links) [](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/08/queens-health-latest-concerns-royal-family-gather-head-to-balmoral-16453313/) [Live tracker shows how long the queue is to see Queen lying in state](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/14/queen-death-live-tracker-shows-how-long-queue-is-to-see-lying-in-state-17375482/) [What happens next following the death of the Queen?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/11/queen-dead-what-happens-next-from-mourning-period-to-funeral-17348882/) [What time is the Queen’s funeral and where is it taking place?](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/queen-funeral-time-location-where-buried-guests-17352097/) [Nationwide minute's silence for The Queen at 8pm on Sunday](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/12/nationwide-minutes-silence-for-the-queen-at-8pm-on-sunday-17356105/) [Drivers told ‘avoid central London’ with major road closures for Queen’s funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/drivers-told-avoid-central-london-with-major-road-closures-for-queens-funeral-17390746/) [David Beckham](https://metro.co.uk/tag/david-beckham/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) turned down the chance to skip the queue to visit the Queen’s coffin, opting instead to [stay in the line for 13 hours](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/david-beckham-joins-lengthy-queue-to-see-queen-lying-in-state-17390433/), it’s been reported. [defended by presenter Dan Walker](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/queen-dead-dan-walker-slams-claim-david-beckham-wanted-exposure-17392540/) over claims he visited the Queen’s coffin for ‘exposure’. [tearfully paying his respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/16/queen-viewers-share-utmost-respect-for-tearful-david-beckham-17391315/), who died last week at the age of 96.

Dressed in a dark coat and baker boy cap, the former England captain looked emotional as he finally made it inside Westminster Hall to view the monarch's coffin ...

[Good Morning Britain](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/good-morning-britain/) anchor attended the historic event on Thursday with her mum, Sue, and said she had “experienced a moment in history”. It’s a sad day, but a day to remember.” Every time that we did it, it was something special.” For those who are not able to attend in person, a continuous livestream of the Queen lying in state has been set up by a number of broadcasters including the BBC and ITV. “And when we are out there it gives us the opportunity to celebrate in a way that only football can and only football fans can.” [Phillip Schofield](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/phillip-schofield/) and [Holly Willoughby](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/holly-willoughby/) were also spotted at Westminster Hall as they paid their respects to the late monarch. “But speaking as an ex-football player and an ex-England captain I know what it meant for us to step out on that field to represent our Queen and our country and the three lions. “I was so lucky that I was able to have a few moments like that in my life to be around Her Majesty. He said it had been an honour to be involved, adding: “Anytime throughout my career I’ve been asked to do anything regarding the royal family, her majesty, the princes, our King now, I have always been very willing to do that. “I can speak on my behalf of the amount of times I was able to meet her through my career. Speaking to reporters after the viewing, the 47-year-old star said it had been an “special” but “difficult” day. [David Beckham](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../../news/david-beckham/) has said he attended [the Queen](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../../news/the-queen/)’s lying in state to celebrate her life and legacy, and remembered his late grandparents saying if they had been alive they would have been there.

David Beckham turned down an MP who offered him the chance to skip the line as he instead waited for 13 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II, ...

"He had been wondering all week when the best time was to go and finally he went for this morning. Beckham received his OBE in 2003 for services to football. "To ask a question. It's a sad day but it's a day for us to remember the incredible legacy that she's left." Former England football captain Beckham, dressed in an overcoat and wearing a hat, joined the line at 2am and remained firm in his view that he should queue - citing the influence of his Grandfather. To step up, I have my wife there as well, to get my honour and to speak to Her Majesty.

David Beckham had the opportunity to skip the 13-hour queue to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state. He refused as his grandfather would've been ...

“Because we can all see with the love that has been shown, how special she was and the legacy she leaves behind. I thought by coming at 2am, it was going to be a little bit quieter – I was wrong. “So this day was always going to be difficult. “David was brought up in an East End family who were real royalists – the kind who would stand to attention when the national anthem came on. He had been wondering all week when the best time was to go and finally he went for this morning. Every time we did it, it was something special,” Beckham said.

Dan Walker, who now presents 5 News on Channel 5 after a high-profile move recently, praised Becks on his Twitter account. But he had to step in when one critic ...

If he wants headlines he pops to the chippy in his PJs." A fourth said: "Quite right as why should celebs be treated any different to the public. Nice one David and to all the other famous people who have waited patiently." But he had to step in when one critic took a potshot at the former England captain. He had earlier given out doughnuts to people in the crowd as he waited. He joined the queue at 2am but didn't reach the front until 3pm.

The former England captain waited for 13 hours with members of the public.

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Beckham's trip was widely reported after he was spotted queuing amongst thousands of others on the way to Westminster Hall.

What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service. He had been wondering all week when the best time was to go and finally he went for this morning. ‘Because we can all see with the love that has been shown, how special she was and the legacy she leaves behind. One woman who had queued next to Beckham told BBC News: ‘Big respect to him. ‘David was brought up in an East End family who were real royalists – the kind who would stand to attention when the national anthem came on. ‘Probably the most special moment for me was when I received my OBE. As England captain, he met the Queen several times and received his OBE from her in 2003. I thought by coming at 2am, it was going to be a little bit quieter – I was wrong. He said his grandad wouldn’t have [jumped the queue] so neither would he. ‘We all want to be here together. 'Celebrities are the same as us all. 12 hours plus apparently to pay his respects.'