David Beckham waits in line for 13 hours to pay respects to Queen
wonderwall.comDavid Beckham, the wait was worth it. On Friday, Sept. 16, the former soccer star waited in line for 13 hours in order to pay respects the late Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall in London.
He appears to tear up while walking past the late monarch's coffin. He also bowed his head and closed his eyes momentarily while appearing before the coffin.David, donning a suit and flat cap, told a news crew that he began lining up around 2:15 a.m."We've all been celebrating, telling stories," he told a reporter while in line.
Speaking of the long wait, he said, "To be honest, it's what we all envisioned. We all want to be here, we all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our Queen, and I think something like this today is meant to be shared together."The English soccer legend was escorted by police after leaving the hall.Becks, who received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) from the Queen in 2003 for services to football, said he and his fellow mourners were snacking on chips, donuts and coffee to keep their energy up while they waited.
In chatting with ITV News, David said great respect for the royals was instilled in him at a young age.David Beckham has been queuing for 12 hours to pay his respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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