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Beckham and Fury pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Beckham and Fury pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

By Krishneel Nair
20/09/2022
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David Beckham and Tyson Fury paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral.

Former England football captain Beckham remembered Her Majesty as a unique, inspirational and caring leader.

Heavyweight boxing champion Fury says may she rest in heaven for eternity.

Sport came to a standstill once more on Monday as a mark of respect for the UK's longest-serving monarch, with sporting personalities and organisations sharing condolences.

Beckham, who queued for 13 hours to see the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall.

He wrote on Instagram, "Our Queen is home. Today we said a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen.

He says this week the world has mourned the loss of a unique, inspirational and caring leader.

He also says her legacy of service and devotion to duty will endure. Long live the King.

[Source: BBC]

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