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Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield look solemn as they joins thousands visiting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin for This Morning filming.

[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. Addressing viewers on Thursday, Holly said: ‘Tomorrow we’ll be off air as ITV news will have special coverage of King Charles’ visit to Wales. [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/) [Holly Willoughby ‘relieved’ to see Meghan Markle and Duchess of Cambridge standing by their husbands’ sides after Queen’s funeral procession](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/holly-willoughby-relieved-to-see-meghan-and-kate-beside-harry-and-william-17380498/?ico=more_text_links) [William says walking behind Queen’s coffin reminded him of Diana’s funeral](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/15/william-says-walk-behind-queens-coffin-reminded-him-of-dianas-funeral-17385843/?ico=more_text_links) [was selected for the first recording of God Save The King by the BBC](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/09/queen-dead-katherine-jenkins-invited-to-sing-new-national-anthem-17338519/), and she reflected on a special memory of meeting the Queen. [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Phillip Schofield](https://metro.co.uk/tag/phillip-schofield/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) and [Holly Willoughby](https://metro.co.uk/tag/holly-willoughby/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) joined thousands of mourners visiting the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II following her death. [London](https://metro.co.uk/tag/london/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1)’s Westminster Hall before her funeral on Monday (September 19), with the public queuing for hours to pay their respects. [This Morning](https://metro.co.uk/tag/this-morning/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1) co-stars, who looked solemn on Friday morning as they were spotted wearing all-black for the emotional occasion. Rather than queue up and pay their respects in the same way as members of the public, they were led to a press gallery for a separate viewing.

The ITV presenters were able to use a line used by the press with sources saying they were filming a clip for This Morning.

"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." Good Morning Britain host Susanna chose to join the thousands of other people who queued up to see the Queen lying in state. "This Morning's Friday show has been cancelled in favour of rolling ITV news coverage in the lead-up to the Queen's state funeral. While other celebs including ITV colleague Susanna Reid and former England football captain David Beckham joined the long queues overnight, Phil, who grew up in Newquay and used to hospital radio shows in Plymouth, and Holly were able to use a line designated for the press. Phillip Schofield and his This Morning co-presenter Holly Willoughby were able to avoid queues to see the Queen's coffin at Westminster Hall on Friday.

The duo were seen walking beside mourners for a segment which will air on ITV next Tuesday.

She added: “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 qu Reality TV star Sharon Osbourne was also seen among the thousands of mourners.” I put my phone on low battery mode and it lasted the entire time.” “This Morning’s Friday show has been cancelled in favour of rolling ITV news coverage in the lead-up to the Queen’s state funeral. Go with someone if you can, although everyone in the queue was friendly. She also shared tips for those queing, adding: “If you are planning to queue here are our tips.

This Morning hosts and Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, who wore a face mask, paid their respect to the Queen at Westminster Hall, London.

The mum-of-three looked elegant in a black dress with silver button detailing along the front. Phillip, 60, was seen on the BBC News live stream of Westminster Hall at around 10am. In the absence of This Morning being on air on Friday, Holly and Phillip united to go and pay their respects using a separate entrance for journalists.

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY and Phillip Schofield have been slammed by social media users for 'skipping the line' to see the Queen lying-in-state, compared to David ...

Hertstennistom added: "Holly and Phil to be fair have TV shows to present. "This Morning's Friday show has been cancelled in favour of rolling ITV news coverage in the lead-up to the Queen's state funeral. "Holly & Phil were there reporting, and doing their job. "They have no more right to jump the queue than you or I. They need to stop this." [David Beckham](/latest/david-beckham), 48, has been praised by many for queueing for over 12 hours to see the [Queen](/latest/queen) lying-in-state at Westminster.

Holly Willoughby has been accused of skipping the queue to see the Queen, as Susanna Reid waited in line for seven hours.

This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were seen waiting to file past the Queen's coffin at Westminster Hall.

Both presenters appeared on the rolling feed as they lined up in the entrance to the Hall, with [Holly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/holly-willoughby) wearing a face covering. The Queen's body was taken to Westminster on Buckingham Palace in a moving procession, which saw the likes of King Charles III and Princes William and Harry walk behind the coffin as crowds lined the streets to look on. At once majestic and peaceful." [Denise Welch calls out 'double standards' on Harry and Meghan abuse](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/denise-welch-twitter-meghan-harry-25024237) [Holly Willoughby confirms This Morning break as ITV change schedule](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/holy-willoughby-this-morning-itv-25029899) [ITV's Queen funeral coverage hosts confirmed including Julie Etchingham and Tom Bradby](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/queens-funeral-itv-julie-etchingham-25028414) [Queen's lying in state updates: Mourners pay respects ahead of funeral on Monday](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-state-live-updates-funeral-25012838) [Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle 'bound' by same funeral dress code](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/meghan-markle-queens-funeral-kate-25034829) The spokesperson said: "They did not get to pay their respects to the Queen in the same way as queuing members of the public but they filmed in a section put aside for press." [READ MORE: David Beckham queues for over 12 hours to pay respects to Queen](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/david-beckham-queen-coffin-queue-25038541) [David Beckham was spotted in line](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/david-beckham-queen-coffin-queue-25038541) amongst other people who waited patiently for the chance to pay their respects, however, [Phillip](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/phillip-schofield) and Holly, [who signed off on This Morning until Tuesday](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/holy-willoughby-this-morning-itv-25029899), were seen in a separate queue in shots picked up on the BBC live stream of the lying in state. Phillip and Holly being in the separate press queue at Westminster Hall came after their ITV colleague, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, stood for over seven hours on Thursday for her chance to file past the Queen's coffin, telling her Twitter followers: "I have just experienced a moment in history - witnessing the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall. [Mail Online](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11218979/Sombre-Holly-Willoughby-Phillip-Schofield-view-Queens-coffin-Westminster-Hall.html) a source said they weren't going to get the same access as those who'd braved dipping temperatures and queued for hours on end. Some members of the public had been in line for days to be at the front of the queue to see the Queen and on Friday morning And on, seeing them viewers and Twitter users who quickly became aware of the images, accused the pair of 'pushing in.' But in a statement given to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have been accused of 'jumping the queue' to see the Queen's coffin lying in state, after they were spotted on camera at Westminster Hall, but a spokesperson has claimed that they didn't get to pay their respects 'in the same way' as others. Since doors to the Hall opened up to the public at teatime on Wednesday, floods of people have poured through the doors of the historic building, to pay their respects to Her Majesty, before her funeral.

It has been alleged that This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield jumped the queue to see the Queen lying in state.

"This Morning's Friday show has been cancelled in favour of rolling ITV news coverage in the lead-up to the Queen's state funeral. An insider explained what the pair were doing as they paid their respects to Her Majesty. The pair were preparing to film a segment for Tuesday's episode of their ITV morning show, This Morning, from the scene, It's said they were allowed in as press. Susanna Reid of Good Morning Britain did queue for seven hours." It has been alleged that This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield jumped the queue to see the Queen lying in state.

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY and Phillip Schofield face calls to be 'sacked' from This Morning after the presenters reportedly 'skipped' the queue to pay their respects ...

I was lucky to have a few moments with her." "Holly and Phil. "The most special moment for me was when I received my OBE. However, [Holly Willoughby ](/latest/holly-willoughby)and [Phillip Schofield](/latest/phillip-schofield) reportedly faced a backlash from fans after "skipping" the queue to film a segment for [This Morning.](/latest/this-morning) Theo said: "Absolutely zero shocks that Phil Schofield and Holly Willoughby jumped the queue. David Beckham was one of many who queued up for hours just to mark his respect for the monarch.