ITV present This Morning has insisted its presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby didn't “soar the queue” for the Queen’s mendacity in state and have been there to report on the occasion as media.
The pair have acquired criticism from some on social media after they appeared inside Westminster Corridor on Friday with out having taken half within the public queue.
Programme bosses stated in a press release on Instagram that their internet hosting duo had attended to movie a section on account of air throughout Tuesday’s present.
They stated: “Whats up everybody, we wish to make clear one thing. We requested Phillip and Holly to be a part of a movie for this Tuesday’s programme.
“They didn't soar the queue, have VIP entry or file previous the Queen mendacity in state – however as a substitute have been there in an expert capability as a part of the world’s media to report on the occasion.”
Some media and MPs have been capable of bypass the queue and entry Westminster Corridor since its doorways opened to the general public on Wednesday.
Within the days since, the queue has swelled in dimension and at one time reached a wait time of “not less than 24 hours” earlier than dropping.
The mendacity in state can also be being broadcast stay and 24/7 by various broadcasters together with the BBC and Sky Information.
Different well-known faces have additionally paid their respects to the Queen forward of her funeral.
Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid, 51, stated she had queued for seven hours and 20 minutes to see the mendacity in state, whereas David Beckham additionally joined the queue.
Talking after the viewing, Beckham, 47, instructed press: “It's emotional for everyone concerned.”