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Stephanie Colderick

Eamonn Holmes says he 'felt cheated' over beautiful moment during Queen's funeral

Millions around the world tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and many found the service emotional and moving. However, one TV presenter believes the coverage missed one key moment.

Former This Morning and now GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes had been discussing the state funeral of the late monarch, which was televised live on Monday. He recalled how one moment in the service had been ruined as the camera cut away during the significant moment of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin being lowered to the ground.

He said he felt "cheated" as he spoke to the former royal correspondent, Nicholas Owens on his morning show, Breakfast with Eamonn and Isabel. He said: "Was it just me? There was that beautiful moment in St George's Chapel, when the coffin was descending into the ground and everybody was watching like, 'Gosh, what happens next?'

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