DAVID Beckham turned down the chance to jump the huge queues in London today to file past the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The former footballer, 47, instead opted to wait patiently with the tens of thousands of people snaking towards Westminster Hall – for 13 hours.
A source said: “David was offered a queue jump hall pass - and the opportunity to go in with an MP - but turned it down to queue. “He’s got there at 2am and felt it was really important to be alongside everyone else for such a moving moment.” It comes after a number of MPs were criticised for skipping the queue this week.
David was seen wearing a dark flat cap, suit and tie as he waited in line to pay his respects. "This day was always going to be a difficult day," he told Sky News. "Our thoughts are with the family -- it's very special to hear all of the stories from people here.
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