This Morning bosses deny accusations that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield jumped the queue to see Queen’s coffin-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro

The pair went to pay their respects (Picture: BBC)

This Morning bosses have spoken out following claims that Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield jumped the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin lying in state.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of the Queen on September 8, aged 96, sharing that she died ‘peacefully’ while surrounded by loved ones at Balmoral Castle.

Following Her Majesty’s death, mourners have been lining the streets in their thousands to pay their respects at London’s Westminster Hall before her funeral on Monday (September 19).

Among them were the daytime TV duo, who looked sombre as they entered the hall on Friday (September 16) to view the coffin.

However, their appearance sparked outrage online, with people claiming they should’ve waited in line like others, such as David Beckham, who queued with royal fans for 13 hours before becoming tearful while inside.

Instead, the presenters were led to a press gallery for a separate viewing, both wearing lanyards.

Holly and Phillip have been covering the period of mourning on This Morning (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

In response to the speculation, This Morning shared a statement on their Instagram page.

‘Hello everyone, we would like to clarify something’, they began.

‘We asked Phillip and Holly to be part of a film for this Tuesday’s programme.

This Morning bosses issued a statement amid accusations of queue jumping (Picture: Instagram)

‘They did not jump the queue, have VIP access or file past the Queen lying in state – but instead were there in a professional capacity as part of the world’s media to report on the event’.

Holly and Phillip have been covering the events of the period of mourning on This Morning throughout this week, most recently saying they were ‘relieved’ to see Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton standing by their husbands’ sides after the Queen’s funeral procession.

The Queen’s children – King Charles III, the Princess Royal and Princes Andrew and Edward – walked alongside one another, with Princes William and Harry and the late monarch’s eldest grandson, Peter Phillips, behind them.

Queen Elizabeth II died ‘peacefully’ aged 96 on September 8 (Picture: Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images)

The Queen’s coffin is currently lying in state in Westminster Hall (Picture: PA)

The Princess of Wales, the Queen Consort, the Duchess of Sussex and the Countess of Wessex followed in a cortege, before Harry, Meghan, William and Kate were all captured entering the historic Parliamentary building, as the couples stood side by side.

Sophie took her place in front of Meghan and Kate, standing by her husband, with Kate and William behind, and Harry and Meghan behind them.

Reflecting on the ’emotional and touching moment’, seeing them together by each other’s side, Holly shared on This Morning: ‘You’ve got the re-joining of the wives, they sort of broke rank, you’ve got Camilla and Catherine and Sophie and Meghan, and they all stood beside their husbands.

Football star David Beckham queued for 13 hours to pay his respects (Picturer: Avalon)

‘You sort of thought, ok good, that sigh of relief felt at that point.’

The Queen’s funeral will take place at 11am on Monday, with TV coverage beginning at 6am on ITV, starting with Good Morning Britain.

Over two million people are expected to take to the streets of London to show solidarity with the Royal Family and pay tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.

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