David Beckham divides 'cynical' fans over queueing to see Queen amid his knighthood hopes

express.co.uk:

David Beckham was reportedly offered the chance to queue jump, but turned it down and stayed in the regular line. He was later seen wiping away tears when he saw the late monarch's coffin in Westminster Hall.Many fans praised him for not using his celebrity status to try and get ahead of everyone else, however others have since suggested he may have been there to increase his chances of getting a knighthood to become Sir David Beckham.The 47-year-old is said to be eager to be honoured the title after receiving an OBE for services to football in June 2003.At the time, he had just signed a deal with Real Madrid after leaving Manchester United.Hopes for a knighthood were previously squashed after he was reportedly red-flagged by HMRC over his alleged involvement in a tax avoidance scheme.Dan Wootton savages Holly and Phillip 'queue jump' explanationA source told The Sun he "had no knowledge of what was going on at the time".He's now said to have been given the all-clear on the matter however, so could a knighthood be possible?The topic divided many social media users on Twitter who put forward their thoughts.In response to a viral video of him mingling with mourners, Greg Double commented: "David Beckham is still grafting for that knighthood.

You love to see it."Rupert Myers added: "David Beckham, queuing to see the Queen lying in state (and possibly still hoping for a glimpse at a knighthood)."Miss Doc wrote: "David Beckham really will do anything for that Knighthood. #QueueForTheQueen #lyinginstate #QueenElizabethII."In his defence, Steven Gaitt fumed: "What an unpleasant, cynical world we live in.Some just want to see the worst in people.