BBC viewers were left heartbroken by David Attenborough's appearance at Queen Elizabeth II's procession.
The nation has been in mourning since Her Majesty died last Thursday aged 96. The former monarch's funeral will take place on Monday, September 19.
Elizabeth II's coffin was transported from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, where it will lie in state for four days. Members of the Royal family joined the procession, which proceeded along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, across Horse Guards Parade and onto Whitehall to Parliament Square and into the Palace of Westminster.
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Huw Edwards presented the procession and was joined by David Attenborough on the BBC broadcast. The 96-year-old national treasure revealed he was born just two and a half weeks after Elizabeth II as he paid respect to the former monarch.
The broadcaster also heaped praise on the elegant surrounding the procession. He said: "I suppose there are things that words won't do but actions can carry and symbolise. It symbolised dignity, profundity and responsibility."
He added: "It was a very moving afternoon." Viewers following the ceremony on Twitter were heartbroken by the presenter's emotional tribute.
Tara posted: "Hearing Sir David Attenborough so heartbroken has really gotten to me"
Jamie commented: "David Attenborough audibly very upset as a guest on BBC News. Heartbreaking"
Susan posted: "David Attenborough sounds so sad talking about the Queen. Her death has clearly had quite an impact on him"
Sue said: "Sir David Attenborough on ITV sounds absolutely devastated talking about the Queen in the studio"
Jade tweeted : "David Attenborough sounds heart broken talking about the Queen... I can't listen to this"
You can light a candle for Queen Elizabeth II here or leave a tribute to her here .
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