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Kirsty McCormack

Vanessa Feltz breaks down in tears during Queen's funeral coverage on Talk TV

Vanessa Feltz became very emotional as she covered the Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Talk TV on Monday afternoon.

The 60-year-old broadcaster apologised to viewers for her tears and was seen dabbing her eyes with a tissue on more than one occasion.

Vanessa had invited journalist Emily Andrews and leader of Reform UK Richard Tice into the studio to discuss the ceremony when it all became a bit too much for her.

As Emily spoke about the Queen's coffin being lowered into the Royal vault, she explained: "The last act, her Lord Chamberlain, Lord Parker, be broke his wand of state and that was put on top of her coffin and it went down into the royal vault to symbolise she's..."

Vanessa Feltz became very emotional as she covered the Queen's funeral on Talk TV on Monday afternoon (Talk TV)

Clearly fighting back tears, Vanessa said: "It's all a bit much this bit isn't it? Even though we're not seeing it, this is somehow... we'll never see her again."

Richard then commented: "It is finality but equally we should draw pride from what our military... so many people, I mean thousands of people have played a part in today and it has shown off Britain at it's very, very best.

Vanessa had invited journalist Emily Andrews and leader of Reform UK Richard Tice into the studio (Talk TV)

"It is all over the world, as you said. Four billion people thinking, 'wow'. No one else could do that except Britain," he added.

A few minutes later, Vanessa apologised for not being professional but viewers completely sympathised with her.

"@TalkTV @TiceRichard @VanessaOnAir your tears and emotions are completely relevant Well done all xx," one person wrote on Twitter.

Another said: "@VanessaOnAir When the Queen died I was a blubbing wreck. You have set me off again. Keep going."

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