Amanda Holden headed to Westminster Hall in London on Friday (September 16) to chat to those who queued up for hours to view the Queen’s lying-in-state.
The Britain’s Got Talent presenter, 51, switched up her typical work location at Global Studios for a spot outside the historical landmark.
Taking to Instagram, the Heart Radio host shared a short clip with her followers as she looked out on the Parliamentary building with members of the public queuing beside it.
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She penned: “My privilege to talk to some of you queuing and coming out of Westminster Hall this morning. The atmosphere and camaraderie was incredible .. friendships forged forever in shared grief..”
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The star looked effortlessly chic wearing a lilac coat which sat above a blue mini skirt and matching jumper as she joined those paying their respects to Her Majesty following her death on September 8.
The former actress later shared a collection of videos as she chatted to members of the public, with many admitting they had formed friendships while waiting in the queue for several hours.
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“The celebratory aspect of it is that there has been so many friendships made,” she told the camera before asking a mourner: “There’s about eight people here all together and you all met in the queue, is that right?”
“Yes that’s correct,” the interviewee confirmed.
“We’d be lost without each other,” responded one as another added: We’ve all got each other through. We’ve had highs and lows.”
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Amanda asked the group how long they queued before seeing the Queen’s coffin to which one responded: “Nearly 10 hours,” while another said: “11 hours. It was worth it.”
“An emotional yet beautiful sense of community at Westminster Hall today,” the former This Morning presenter penned alongside the compilation of interviews.
Amanda told her 1.8 million followers that the atmosphere around Westminster Hall was “quite sombre and emotional,” before adding: “They all say the same thing – that it was an incredible experience and that the silence is just beautiful.”
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