Victoria Beckham reveals why David Beckham queued 13 hours to pay respects to the Queen

Victoria Beckham has revealed why husband David Beckham chose to queue for 13 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth last month.

Explaining on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Victoria confirmed David turned down an offer to skip the line, in favour of staying among the public.

"Well, they offered him to jump the queue, but for him it was something that it meant so much to him and he felt so honoured to be there and so humbled to be there," she said.

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"He thoroughly enjoyed being in that queue, he said he met some amazing people and it was just what he felt that he had to do to show respect."

On the show alongside Anne Hathaway, Victoria said David told her it was an "incredible, incredible thing to do" and was "something he's so glad he did".

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The 47-year-old football star reportedly arrived about 2am with no fanfare or special treatment and joined the end of the line, just like everyone else.

Dressed in a navy suit and flat cap, he waited patiently in the long queue, chatting comfortably with members of the public and obliging in selfies.

David told the BBC while waiting in line that it was an experience that's meant to be shared.

"We all want to be here together," he said.

"We all want to experience something where we celebrate the amazing life of our Queen."

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star said he'd been sharing sandwiches, crisps and coffee with fellow mourners, who praised his down-to-earth approach.

David told reporters he loved swapping stories with others in the line around him and said he felt very "lucky" to have spent time with the Queen.