David Beckham was one of many many mourners ready within the lengthy line to see Queen Elizabeth’s coffin lying in state in London on Friday.
The famed soccer participant, 47, was seen getting on the road to Westminster Corridor to view the coffin, telling BBC he waited simply over 12 hours.
As soon as he received inside, Beckham was very emotional and seen wiping away tears.
“All of us need to be right here collectively and expertise and have fun the wonderful lifetime of our queen. I feel that one thing like this at the moment right here collectively is supposed to be shared,” Beckham informed reporters exterior the Corridor.
Beckham stated he has been sharing meals with the mourners round him whereas on the road. He additionally famous how he has been within the queue for about 12 hours and even joked about his knees and again hurting whereas he’s ready.
Most of the mourners have spent up to 14 hours standing in line to pay their respects to the late monarch.
Nonetheless, his shock look induced a delay within the queue — with many followers crowding round him to get a photograph with him.
Beckham was seen sporting a navy blue hat and an extended black coat exterior the corridor and joined the road early this morning.
Viewers additionally seen the footballer’s presence on social media, tweeting glimpses of his look.
“David Beckham, queuing to see the queen mendacity in state (and probably nonetheless hoping for a glimpse at a knighthood),” one wrote alongside a far-off snap of Beckham.
One other added: “The queue is now full of individuals attempting to {photograph} David Beckham and forgetting to really transfer onwards.”
“A lot pleasure as David Beckham got here by he has been queuing for greater than 12 hours with everybody,” noted a fan.
Stated one user: “David within the queue with the remainder of us to pay his respects… truthful play fella.”
The queen died on Sept. 8 on the age of 96, after 70 years of serving the British folks.
Most people has been capable of view the coffin on Wednesday. It should stay open for twenty-four hours every day earlier than closing at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 19 — the day of the queen’s state funeral.
Hundreds of unhappy residents have been standing to say goodbye — with the federal government anticipating at least 750,000 folks this week.
Mourners are required to acquire a wristband to affix the road, with water fountains and moveable bathrooms positioned alongside the route for reduction.
