'Joyous and humbling experiences': Elton John on meeting the Queen
Sir Elton John has described the "joyous and humbling experiences" of meeting the Queen, as he joined fellow celebrities and other public figures watching her funeral.
The musician said he would fondly remember moments "out of the public eye" and praised the Queen for serving with "grace and dedication".
Famous British faces posted from around the world, after saying a final farewell to the late monarch on Monday.
"Today I'll be joining the rest of the world in remembering Her Majesty The Queen," Sir Elton wrote, sharing a black and white photograph of them.
"My own memories of her are filled with joy and admiration.
"The Queen honoured me with a CBE, a knighthood and the Companion of Honour. I was lucky enough to perform at three of her Jubilees.
"They were always joyous and humbling experiences. But it was the moments out of the public eye that I will most fondly remember her for; dancing together to 'Rock Around the Clock' at Windsor Castle or experiencing her great wit, warmth and humour first hand.
"She served with grace and dedication, and she will be sorely missed."
Stephen Fry praised the "ritual, ceremony and symbol" of the funeral, as he said he had tuned in to the service from a hotel room in New York from 3am local time.
He said on Twitter: "Watching the #queensfuneral from 3am onwards in a New York hotel room somehow brings me closer to it all than if I were back home.
"Words can't compete with such ritual, ceremony and symbol. Think how many jigsaw puzzles will come from this..."
Gordon Ramsay shared a photo of the Queen in a bright pink outfit and wished her farewell.
The celebrity chef said: "Today we join the world as we mourn and commemorate Her Majesty The Queen.
"The very definition of an inspiration, who touched the lives of us all.
"Rest in peace your Majesty, your legacy and love will live on in our hearts forever."
Another tribute came from British Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale, who shared a photo of the Queen waving goodbye, on Instagram.
The 49-year-old, best known for starring in the Underworld film series, wrote: "Fly safe, Ma'am. Goodnight and god bless xxx"