Dan Walker speaks out on 'people playing press card' after Phil and Holly queue backlash

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Dan Walker answered questions from fans yesterday on his Instagram page, where one asked if he'd "play the press card or join the queue" to see the Queen lying in state.

In response, the 45-year-old presenter said: "The whole point is that it's a shared event.The wait, the slow walk, the memories are all a part of it."Despite Phil and Holly being allowed to skip the queue for work purposes, social media users were quick to slam the pair.

Following backlash, This Morning set the record straight on their Instagram page on Saturday.In view of their 2.5 million followers, they wrote: "Hello everyone, we would like to clarify something."We asked Phillip and Holly to be a part of a film for this Tuesday's programme.Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy forced to leave family home"They did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the Queen lying in state, but instead, were there in a professional capacity as part of the world's media to report on the event."The television duo will reflect on the Queen's funeral when they return to the show tomorrow.Dan has previously shared his thoughts about mourners queueing on Twitter.Last week, he wrote: "I’m impressed by the commitment of those in the #QueueForTheQueueForTheQueen."With that in mind… what is longest you’ve ever queued for something and what was it?

I once did 6 hours on the student loan helpline!(sic)"I’m aware this sounds like a Partridge phone in topic."He also went on to praise David Beckham, who queued with members of the public for almost 13 hours.The ex footballer was dressed in a black suit, tie and hat to pay his respects.Strictly's Kaye Adams hits out at David Beckham 'queue' claim [REACTION]Eamonn Holmes takes swipe at Phillip and Holly 'queue jump' [REVEALED]Ant.