David Beckham

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."

David Beckham has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state. Images shared on social media show ...

“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.” 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. Her posts also shared tips for others in the queue, saying: “If you are planning to queue here are our tips. Go with someone if you can, although everyone in the queue was friendly.

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." "How she comforted us when times were tough. "This just shows the power of all people wanting to pay their respects to the Queen." "Our thoughts are with the family, it's very special to hear all of the stories from people here. He told Sky News he was there to celebrate Britain's "special" Queen.

David Beckham joined the large queue of mourners paying their respects to the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Abbey ahead of her funeral on ...

[Premier League,](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league) EFL and other competitions making statements confirming the news. [days before an opportunity arose](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/mourners-arrive-westminster-queue-view-27974058) to visit the lying-in-state at Westminster Abbey, Beckham joined a little later. The ex-footballer confirmed he had arrived in the early hours. The retired pro received his OBE in 2003 for services to football. There was a 90-year-old gentleman walking around. Tributes have been coming in from across the UK and beyond, including at sporting events, and the number of people in line to pay respects to the monarch has prompted drastic measures. He was seen wiping tears from his eyes as he, along with many other members of the public, paid his respects. Everybody had that in mind," he added. "To step up, I have my wife there as well, to get my honour and to speak to Her Majesty. To ask a question. The former The queue had got long enough that

David Beckham joined the queue to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state at 2am today, and appeared emotional as he approached her coffin after a 13-hour wait.

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. At once majestic and peaceful.” Wear the comfiest shoes you own. Meanwhile Beckham, a keen royalist, said he felt “lucky” to have spent time with the Queen and remembered the special moment he was awarded an OBE.

The former footballer joined the public. David Beckham was spotted joining the public in the infamous queue to see Her Majesty's coffin at Westminster Hall on ...

At once majestic and peaceful." The broadcasters were photographed in pictures obtained by MailOnline looking visibly moved by their experience. David Beckham, queuing to see the queen lying in state (and possibly still hoping for a glimpse at a knighthood)— Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers)

Beckham received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to football from the queen in 2003, and he spoke of his pride at singing “God Save The Queen” ...

In the 22-hour-long queue to see Queen Elizabeth's coffin at Westminster Abbey, a familiar face stood out amongst the many thousands: David Beckham.

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.

He told Sky News he was there to celebrate Britain's "special" Queen. The former England football captain was seen wearing a dark flat cap, suit and tie as he ...

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Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on September 8 aged 96, at her Scottish estate of Balmoral. The football legend queued for 13 hours to visit the ...

It’s a sad day, but it’s a day for us to remember the incredible legacy that she’s left.” “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 said his grandad wouldn’t have [jumped the queue] so neither would he.