David Beckham leads sporting tributes to Queen Elizabeth II on day of state funeral - 'Our Queen is home'

Players and athletes past and present, including David Beckham and Tyson Fury, have joined sports clubs and associations to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral. The Queen, who ruled for longer than any Monarch in British history, passed away at her residence in Balmoral, on Thursday, September 8 at the age of 96. Ad Her funeral took place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19, followed by a committal service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

All SportsHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II — A sporting tribute9 HOURS AGO Horse racing had been the only major sport due to take place on Monday and was postponed, while two Premier League games were postponed over the weekend of September 17-18 due to policing demands ahead of the state funeral. SPORTS STARS PAY THEIR TRIBUTES Beckham, who queued for 13 hours to see the Queen lying-in-state prior to the funeral, wrote a message on Instagram which read: «Our Queen is home. »Today we said a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen.

This week the world has mourned the loss of a unique, inspirational and caring leader. The Queen was British sport’s most dutiful servant and also its star attraction Sport pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Sport comes to a halt as nation mourns Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II «People from all walks of life came together in their thousands to show gratitude for our beloved Queen. »Alongside the incredible ceremony and tradition we have watched a loving family grieve for a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with dignity and dedication.