'West Norfolk boy' Martin Brundle recalls meeting 'down-to earth' Queen
dailystar.co.ukF1 broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has shared his memories of spending time with the Queen at her Sandringham Estate following the monarch’s death at the age of 96.
Brundle is from King’s Lynn, just a stone’s throw from one of the royal residences. And ahead of the practice at the Italian Grand Prix, he recalled visiting Sandringham and meeting Queen Elizabeth II on several occasions.The former F1 driver spoke of her beauty and down-to-earth nature, telling Sky Sports viewers: “My family and I are so sad and we extend our condolences, as many people are, to the Royal Family at this really sad time. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton recalls 'shared love of dogs with Queen' amid touching tribute at Monza “Being a West Norfolk boy, I was lucky enough to meet her at Sandringham.
What a magnificent, beautiful and worldly lady she was.“One of the great takeaways I have from spending a little bit of time with her there is how down to earth she was, how normal and approachable.
She was truly a lovely lady.”Sat along him, former F1 champion Damon Hill received his OBE from the Queen and said: “Meeting the Queen is a big thing, she had this warmth and yet the dignity to go with her position as the head of state.
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