David Beckham has spoke out for the first time since he was praised for joining his fellow mourners in the queue for the Queen lying in state. The former Manchester United footballer was spotted among the thousands waiting to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II on Friday.
He was among those joining the line on the second full day the public were able to enter Westminster Hall before the four days of lying in state came to an end on Monday morning, hours before her state funeral was held at Westminster Abbey and in Windsor.
David's wait to see the Queen as she lay in state began at 2am on Friday morning (September 16). He went early to try and avoid the crowds. However, he was spotted by fellow well-wishers, with pictures circulating on social media before he was interviewed by ITV.
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After almost 13 hours, David, 47 who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria, looked emotional as he made his way down the steps inside Westminster Hall. He appeared to wipe away a tear as he approached the side of the coffin before taking a moment to pause. He then bowed before moving on with the rest of the crowds who had also paid their final respects.
He has since remained quiet, despite being publicly praised for queuing. But following the Queen's funeral, the self-proclaimed royalist shared a moving message. Alongside a picture of the Queen's coffin, surrounded by service men and women during on of yesterday's astonishing processions, David typed: "Our Queen is home..
"Today we said a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen. This week the world has mourned the loss of a unique , inspirational & caring leader. People from all walks of life came together in their thousands to show gratitude for our beloved Queen."
He added: "Alongside the incredible ceremony and tradition we have watched a loving family grieve for a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with dignity and dedication. Her legacy of service and devotion to duty will endure…" David ended his post: "Long live the King."
But David didn't stop there as he shared a photo of the Queen alongside her husband, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last April before his 100th birthday. The black and white image showed the younger couple with their backs to one another. A second photo showed the nation's longest-reigning monarch and her 'strength and stay' alongside her mother, father, and younger sister Princess Margaret.
"Back Together," the ex-England star wrote alongside the poignant images with a white heart. The Queen was reunited with her husband on Monday as she was laid to rest in the same chapel, the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle. When the Duke died 17 months ago, his coffin was placed in the Royal Vault of St George’s – ready to be moved to the memorial chapel when the Queen died. She has also been buried next to her father, King George VI, and the Queen Mother, along with the ashes of her sister.
Meanwhile, David's sons also shared tributes to the late monarch. Alongside a portrait released of the Queen on the eve of her funeral, Romeo penned: "A moment in history as we remember, mourn and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you for your service Your Majesty."
Brooklyn also shared image of the Queen from over the years, including with her beloved Corgis. "There are no words to express my sadness at the loss of our esteemed Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen," the aspiring chef wrote. "Collectively, as a nation, we can only hope to show the world what she has shown us with her leadership and grace.
"It is our duty as the people of Great Britain to carry on her legacy within each of us, in all of our actions and how we live our lives. Amidst the sadness, we have to remember that this is also a time to celebrate all that she did for us. We will be forever grateful. Rest In Peace, Queen Elizabeth."
However, it appears his post was edited after he received countless comments from his followers who pointed out his mistake. @nicky.jinks said: "Nice sentiment but you should be referring to the United Kingdom rather than England." @clairehainsworth83 wrote: "Beautifully written but should read people of the United Kingdom."
@daftyburd posted: "People of the United Kingdom/Great Britain you mean?" @dbella21 echoed: "Collectively You mean ‘Great Britain’ not just ‘England’." @heather090278 added: "United Kingdom (not England), your Dad was amazing queuing for 14 hours…"
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