David Beckham

David Beckham joined thousands of people queuing to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state – and he was there for over 13 hours! Photo: AFP

David Beckham waits 13 HOURS to see the Queen lying in state

David Beckham joined thousands of people queuing to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state – and he was there for over 13 hours!

David Beckham

David Beckham joined thousands of people queuing to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state – and he was there for over 13 hours! Photo: AFP

David Beckham joined thousands of people queuing to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state – and he was there for over 13 hours!

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The former England captain confirmed to Sky News that he joined the queue at 02:00 on Friday and purchased a box of doughnuts to share with mourners who were near him, with many not recognising him until the afternoon.

The father-of-four finally reached the Queen’s coffin about 15:30 and took just a few seconds to bow his head before moving on to make way for the people behind him.

The 47-year-old made 115 appearances for the England national team.

Beckham told reporters: “This day was always going to be a difficult day. Our thoughts are with the family, it’s very special to hear all of the stories from people here.

“The most special moment for me was to receive my OBE. I took my grandparents with me who were huge royalists.

“I was so lucky that I was able to have a few moments like that in my life to be around Her Majesty.

“It’s a sad day, but a day to remember.”

David Beckham wrote a moving Instagram post

Beckham was appointed an OBE in 2003 for his services to football.

Last week, Beckham shared a tribute to his nearly 75 million Instagram followers in which he commended the ‘love and respect’ show in the year of her Platinum Jubilee.

“I’m truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service,” he wrote.

“How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world. How much she inspired us with her leadership.

“How she comforted us when times were tough. Until her last days she served her country with dignity and grace.

The United Kingdom entered 10 days of mourning last Thursday, September 8, following the Queen’s death, aged 96.