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Queen's bodyguard reveals calming effect Her Majesty had on fearful celebs who 'melted before her'

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Queen Elizabeth II's former bodyguard has spoken out about his years working with Her Majesty following her death. Keith Hanson, who was part of the Queen's security from 2003 until 2020 at the Investitures, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday (September 13) to talk about the late sovereign.

Speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shepard on the ITV breakfast programme, Keith opened up about some of his personal experiences with the Queen saying that working for her was a 'privilege' and 'great and wonderful' thing to do.

Appearing live from Lincolnshire via a video link, the former bodyguard revealed the calming ability Her Majesty had on frightened celebrities.

Keith recalled that many famous people 'melted before her' and had 'fear in their faces' whilst meeting her - but she quickly put them at ease. READ MORE: ITV This Morning's Holly Willoughby left emotional as she reads out touching letters her children wrote to the Queen "When you saw the people, when they're called forward, you'd see the abject fear in their faces," Keith said. "To manage the situation...

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