The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, 48, said she had spent the last week reflecting on the monarch’s death in a post to her 30 million Instagram followers. It comes as her husband David queued for 13 hours to see the Queen lie in state and wiped away tears as he paid his respects in Westminster Hall. David, who queued himself, was made an OBE for services to football in the Queen’s 2003 birthday list and has also met her on several occasions. Last chance to see the coffin. people said not to start to get in line A number of Victorian designs have been worn by royals over the years, including the Duchess of Sussex and the Countess of Wessex. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 3:21 Beckham pays tribute to the Queen On her Instagram story, she shared an image from when she met the Queen at the Royal Command Performance in 1997, during her time in the Spice Girls. “I am so grateful for this memory,” she wrote. He also shared a series of pictures of the Queen, adding: “And never without her signature lipstick!” Alongside a picture of the Queen dancing with the late Duke of Edinburgh she wrote: “Rest in peace Your Majesty, thank you for your service. Dance forever with your prince.” Image: Victoria Beckham met the Queen in 1997 In her post, Beckham wrote: “I have spent the last week thinking about the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and how she was a powerful inspiration not only to me, but to so many around the world. “The ultimate icon in every way and the epitome of elegance, she will live forever in our hearts and minds. “I extend my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this time, and we join them in mourning the loss of our beloved Sovereign.” Read more about Queen: Prince Andrew’s tribute to ‘mummy’ People line up to see coffin What’s closed – and what’s open – on Monday? She signed her message with the initials VB. Victoria Beckham was made an OBE in the 2017 New Year Awards for services to the fashion industry and received the honor from the now Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Read more: Everything you need to know to attend the Queen’s funeral Image: Full coverage from 9am
