TV adventurer Bear Grylls apologises for looking 'cheery' at Queen's funeral

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Queen's funeral.The adventurer – who is the public face of the Scouts – was among the mourners as the nation said goodbye to the monarch on Monday (September 19).One of the pictures from the sad day showed the star, 48, smiling as he gave a little wave towards someone who was off camera. READ MORE: Bear Grylls unrecognisable as he debuts major transformation at Queen's funeral However, Bear has now explained why.He posted a message on Instagram saying that he was waving at someone he knew from his show Running Wild and that he hadn't meant to look so cheerful."Special to see our cameraman on Running Wild @Mungothecameraman selected to film the entrance to the service," he wrote."It was him that I was acknowledging when I waved. "I'm so sorry if it looked cheery when it is such a solemn day.

I didn't mean that."Bear – who wore a black suit and tie to the funeral – also shared a string of photos on Instagram from the day.The pictures included shots of the late monarch's coffin and one of King Charles at the service.Another image showed Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton with her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte."It's a day we will never forget… a truly beautiful testament to our Nation's Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth," wrote the TV star, who previously met the Queen when he was awarded an OBE in 2019."Rest in Peace.

Your duty done."For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here."Long Live King Charles," added the survival expert.As the Chief Scout, Bear also paid tribute to the Queen in a moving post on the Scouts website."She leaves a bright legacy of hope and promise for future generations," he wrote.