Killing Eve star Sandra Oh surprises fans as she attends the Queen’s funeral

Killing Eve fans were surprised to see Sandra Oh in attendance at the Queen’s state funeral on Monday.

The Golden Globe winner, 51, participated in the procession as part of the Canadian delegation and was spotted by spectators while paying her respects during the historic day.

Sandra, who stars alongside Jodie Comer, 29, in the hit series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, 37, joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau as a member of the Order of Canada at today’s ceremonies.

One Twitter user said: ‘Canada sent Sandra Oh to the funeral, where was Jodie Comer’s invite?’

Another joked: ‘I demand the BBC put the cameras on Sandra Oh’ while another shared her disbelief writing: ‘Sandra Oh being at the Queen’s funeral remains one of the most random things to ever happen.’

Twitter user Rachel said: ‘Sandra Oh attending the Queen’s funeral was not the crossover I was expecting today’ and another fan questioned: ‘Sandra Oh what are you doing here?’ 

Rebecca Reid tweeted: ‘My favourite bonkers thing so far is that Sandra Oh is there’ as another viewer wrote: ‘Watching the funeral to see Sandra Oh pull up. No way.’ 

Prestigious: The Golden Globe winner participated in the procession as part of the Canadian delegation and was spotted by spectators while paying her respects during the historic day

Sandra, also famed for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, wore an all-black outfit and hat as she made the solemn walk into London’s Westminster Abbey. 

The A-list star wasn’t the only celebrity at Her Majesty’s funeral with adventurer Bear Grylls, 48, also in attendance, as well as Peep Show actor Sophie Winkleman, 42.

Bear was present at today’s monumental events as representative of the Scouts after being appointed as chief scout in 2009. 

The Queen, who was patron of the Scout Association, also made him OBE in 2019. 

Peep Show star Sophie is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, and appeared alongside him at the ceremony. 

Mourning: Sandra joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau as a member of the Order of Canada at today’s ceremonies

Last week, Sandra attended the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles after being nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a drama series.

She lost out in the category to Euphoria star Zendaya, who won the award for a second time, becoming the youngest two-time lead actress Emmy winner at 26-years-old.

In 2020, Zendaya made history when she scooped the same award at just 24, making her the youngest woman ever to bag the prize. 

For her performance of Eve, Sandra became the first actress of Asian descent to be nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.