A footballing legend was spotted queuing for 12 hours to see the Queen’s coffin as she lies in state.
A video of David Beckham queuing with other members of the public is doing the rounds on Twitter.
David Beckham telling us what it’s been like waiting 12 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II @BBCPolitics @BBCNews pic.twitter.com/EXkmEx0S3s
— Vicki Young (@BBCVickiYoung) September 16, 2022
The football star, who was born at Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, can be seen talking to the BBC explaining what it has been like queuing.
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He said: “We have all been celebrating and telling stories.
“I have been here since quarter past two.
“We all want be here together, we all want to celebrate the amazing life of our Queen.”
Beckham, who went to Chingford County High School, added: “I think something like this is meant to be shared together.”
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