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James Obtuse has kidded that he was "guided" to the front of the line to see the Sovereign's lying-in-state.

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The last grievers to see the Sovereign's final resting place have left Westminster Corridor, with her four-day lying-in-state coming to a nearby on Monday (19 September) as the UK plans to say goodbye to its ruler of 70 years.

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Obtuse was among the high-profile big names to show up in the miles-long queue to see the casket before it was moved to Westminster Nunnery for the memorial service at 11.00 am on Monday (19 September).

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The vocalist and his significant other Sofia Wellesley stood by without complaining to offer their appreciation.

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Answering reports that he had joined the line, Obtuse kidded on Twitter on Sunday night (18 September): "Proposed to sing, and am presently being guided to the front."

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Before his vocation as a performer, Gruff was a surveillance official in the Lifeguards regiment of the English Armed force.

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He stood monitor at the final resting place of the Sovereign Mother when she was lying in state in 2000. The "You're Wonderful" vocalist was a piece of her memorial service parade.

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In the wake of becoming companions with Sovereign Harry, Gruff went to the illustrious' wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018.

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The burial service function will start at 11 am on Monday (19 September), with a parade from Westminster Convent beginning at 10.35 am.