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David Beckham has taken to Instagram to pay a “final farewell” to Queen Elizabeth II following her emotional funeral on Monday.In a lengthy post, the footy legend praised the Queen for her service as Britain’s oldest monarch and paid his respect to her “loving” family who is gracefully grieving her passing.“Our Queen is home… Today we said a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen.READ MORE: David Beckham refused to jump queue for Queen's lying-in-state to honour his grandad“This week the world has mourned the loss of a unique, inspirational & caring leader,” Beckham, who was awarded an OBE in 2003, penned to his 75.3million followers alongside a photo of the late monarch’s casket.He went on to say the people “from all walks of life” came together to show their gratitude for our beloved Queen and praised the family for their “dignity and dedication.”"Alongside the incredible ceremony and tradition we have watched a loving family grieve for a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with dignity and dedication.“Her legacy of service and devotion to duty will endure…Long live the King."Beckham, who won more than 100 senior caps over the course of his international career, joined the public in the queue to see the Queen lying-in-state in Westminster. The ex-footballer waited around 12 hours to pay his respects, having started queuing in the early hours of the morning.Wife Victoria also wrote a gushing post to her 30.3 million followers.“I’ve spent the last week reflecting on the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and how she was a powerful source of inspiration not just for me, but for so many around the world.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby will not quit her role on the ITV show, according to a programme insider.The 41 year old recently received harsh criticism from fans after she and her co-host Phillip Schofield, 60, were accused of queue jumping to view the body of Queen Elizabeth II lying in state on Friday (Sept 16) .Thousands of mourners were left outraged by the TV stars after they appeared to use their celebrity influence to skip to the front of the line bypassing those who waited 14 hours to see the late monarch in her coffin.READ MORE: This Morning's Holly and Phil break silence over 'queue-jump' - but viewers are still not happyFollowing the backlash, a close source has now told The Sun that Holly's position on the popular daytime show still remains safe.The insider said: "Holly will not quit."She has been devastated by all the negative reaction after she turned up to work at Westminster Hall with Phil on Friday, but she's not going to resign."This Morning has been her life for more than a decade and the only way she'd consider quitting at this stage is if viewers really didn't want her there."The insider also shared that they are confident that Holly is still a hit with viewers and she has now addressed what actually took place while appearing alongside Phil on This Morning.During Tuesday's episode of This Morning, Phil and Holly spoke candidly on what happened while insisting that they would "never skip a queue".As they opened the show, a clip from inside the Westminster Hall was shown to viewers at home.

Prince Harry and his brother Prince William had an exchange about the Queen's funeral seating moments before her committal at Windsor Castle, a lip reading expert has revealed.The Prince of Wales made a gesture to his wife Kate Middleton to give the seats to both Harry and his wife Meghan Markle inside St George's Chapel, where the Queen's final journey ended.As they followed the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards and walked past the catafalque, William led his two children - George, nine, and Charlotte, seven - to the front pew to take their seats.READ MORE: Frustrated Camilla's words to Kate about cheeky Charlotte picked up by lip readerHarry approached the row and, as lip reader Jacqui Press told Daily Mail, was spotted asking William: "Shall we go through first?" The heir to the throne was seen holding up George and Charlotte, before stopping Kate from going to the seats.Lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman then told Daily Star what William said to his wife while holding her back.

Susanna Reid has shared a telling detail about the Queen after one of her beloved dogs died weeks before her own death. On Monday the nation and the world watched as Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest after she died 'peacefully' at Balmoral, aged 96, on September 8.

Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96, her eldest son, King Charles III, officially ascended the British throne and was declared sovereign. While his coronation ceremony has yet to take place, there are things that will have to be done prior to that happening, one being getting his crowns resized.The St.

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday, September 19.The moment in particular that tugged on Hugh’s heartstrings was when one of Her Majesty’s Fell ponies, Emma, made a surprise appearance.Emma watched at the side of the Long Walk as the funeral procession marched to Windsor Castle.She was accompanied by the Queen’s head groom, Terry Pendry, who bowed his head as Her Majesty’s coffin passed them on the way to St George’s Chapel.Emma is understood to be around 25-years-old and was one of the Queen’s favourite horses to ride.In a further nod to the late monarch, her headscarf was placed over Emma’s saddle as the animal watched the procession.As the poignant moment was watched by viewers at home, the Love Actually star was among many to share their sadness at the touching scenes.Hugh tweeted: “Emma [horse emoji].Sob.”Hundreds of his fans then took to the comments to share their heartbreak, including Carcal who replied: “Oh blimey, this thread started me off again... little Emma with the headscarf on her saddle.”Sarah added: “It just finished me off good and proper.”And Jacinta cried: “Emma and the corgis got me.

King Charles III has flown back to Scotland to mourn his late mother privately following the very public state funeral for The Queen on Monday. The Royal Family have begun their own period of mourning for another seven days since privately laying Queen Elizabeth II to rest in a chapel at Windsor Castle after the funeral at Westminster Abbey.

John Oliver was a bit puzzled that his reference on HBO’s Last Week Tonight to the “shocking” death of Queen Elizabeth II was censored by Sky television in the UK. Or at least that’s what he told Seth Meyers last night on NBC’s Late Night.

Prince George was spotted pulling a cheeky face on his way to Windsor after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. The nine-year-old, who is now second in line for the throne, was captured sticking his tongue out as his mother, the Princess of Wales, who was looking away after the ceremony yesterday (September 19).Amateur photographer Matt White, who captured the photo, didn't even realise he'd snapped the Prince's silly facial expression until the afternoon. READ MORE: Charles' 'secret son' speaks out on 'meeting' Harry as they have a 'lot in common' He said: "I'm just a bit of an amateur photographer, so I borrowed a camera for the day to get some better photos."I'd seen Prince George and Kate go by and snapped a photo of their car, but it was only a very quick photo so I didn't think it would be that good."I only realised later when I was looking through the photos that George was pulling that face."It was quite a funny thing to get a photo of - especially as he's now second in line for the throne and his brother did the same thing at the jubilee."This isn't the only hilarious pose one of Kate and William's kids have struck in recent months - George's little brother Prince Louis, four, was spotted holding his hands over his ears and screaming on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations earlier this year, making for some iconic photos of the royal tot.

A royal connection. Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph revealed an interesting link to the late Queen Elizabeth II from her past.

Clodagh McKenna appeared to irritate This Morning viewers as she made a repeated blunder while talking about the Queen. Viewers are used to seeing the Irish chef in the kitchen on the ITV daytime show.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral were full of love and historical significance. Prince William and King Charles III each left personal notes to Her Majesty atop the wreath on her coffin during Monday's funeral ceremonies. William's card was inscribed with his and Kate Middleton's monograms, while Charles' handwritten note read: «In loving and devoted memory.

Queen Elizabeth II’s head groom has revealed that the late monarch’s beloved horse Emma had a “sixth sense” that she wouldn’t be riding her again. Emma was ridden by the Queen for over two decades and is said to have been her favourite pony.

People are convinced King Charles III's bodyguards are using fake hands after clips went viral on social media.The new King has been seen greeting crowds over recent days flanked by security personnel. Videos circulating online focusing on the hands and arms of these bodyguards have suggested they are fakes and being used as decoys for hidden weapons. In one clip showing close ups of two members of security, an "inanimate" hand doesn't appear to move and the "strange" movement of one bodyguard's arm is also questioned, while an apparent coat "bulge" is highlighted as well.

You can find more information here.Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8. She was 96 years old.

She commented that the Royal Family should show sympathy to Harry "after all he's been through" following the death of his mum, Princess Diana.Danniella said on Twitter: “Poor prince Harry my heart breaks for that kid, not allowed his uniform or to salute…“Cant they just b****y let it go, his then king's son and it’s gran's funeral as well hate seeing him being treated like a second class citizen after all he's been through with losing his mother."(sic)Queen Elizabeth II was saluted twice during the service. The first time was outside Westminster Abbey, while the second was before her coffin was taken from Wellington Arch to Windsor. Andrew and Harry kept their hands to their sides while King Charles III and the Duke of Sussex's brother Prince William saluted the late Queen. A Royal expert has since commented on the treatment of Harry and Meghan Markle at the funeral, and said that he thinks the pair will return to America “fuming” over their poor reception. Expert Tom Bower said, speaking to GB News: “I thought the whole way the rest of the Royal Family treated Meghan and Harry today showed that they had very little sympathy towards them. “And, in return, Meghan and Harry looked quite angry that they were not being treated with the respect they think they deserve. “They are going to go back to Montecito fuming and the autobiography [of Prince Harry] will soon be dug out and released. “I would have loved to have known what Sophie Wessex said to Meghan Markle as they drove in the limousine between Westminster Hall and the church.” Following the death of the Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan, alongside Prince William and Kate, appeared outside Windsor Castle to greet wellwishers and see people’s tributes to the late

King Charles III made a heartbreaking comment to the clergy following his mum Queen Elizabeth II's committal service, a lip reader has revealed.The late monarch was laid to rest at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle yesterday (September 19) after an emotional state funeral and committal which saw royals and fans alike in tears.Charles understandably teary-eyed throughout the day as he bid farewell to his mum and, at one point, was given some touching words of encouragement by his sister Princess Anne.READ MORE: Confused Charlotte asked George whether Queen's coffin 'will slip out', lip reader saysAnd upon exiting the chapel, lip reading expert Jeremy Freeman noticed a tear-jerking exchange he had with the various archbishops and clergy.He was seen shaking hands with Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, and saying: "Thank you, that was good work.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin bearers performed the difficult task of carrying Her Majesty's casket with apparent ease - and their duty continued even after the cameras switched off.Retired senior British Army officer Lord Richard Dannatt revealed the secret task taken on by the pallbearers as the late monarch made her way to her final resting place alongside her husband Prince Philip.Writing for the Telegraph, Lord Dannatt said: "Even when the cameras are switched off and the final private service of committal is being held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, their duty [was not] over.READ MORE: Princess Charlotte's touching moment with uncle Prince Harry during Queen’s funeral"Deep in the Royal Vault under the chapel, the pallbearers will have one final unseen duty - to move the late Queen's body to its final resting place."Once all is complete, then these young men too can relax and reflect on their very difficult job, extremely well done."The Queen's pallbearers have received plenty of acclaim over the course of Her Majesty's funeral, with MPs, celebrities and royal fans alike chiming in to sing their praises.TV presenter Lorraine Kelly said: "These lads were faultless - such a difficult duty carried out impeccably."Meanwhile Carla Lockhart, Upper Bann’s DUP MP, said: "The weight of the world on their shoulders, the glare of the world on them, but they were flawless.

Lizzie Cundy was teary after watching the Queen's funeral following the death of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. The television personality has frequently praised the Royal Family – with her family pal now known as Queen Camilla, the consort of King Charles III.