Tyson Fury shares sombre video after taking 10-day social media break for the Queen

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Tyson Fury has spoken to his legions of followers after he disappeared from social media earlier this month. The heavyweight champion took to his Instagram Stories on Monday to share a moving message ahead of the Queen's funeral.

The 34-year-old said he had "not been interested" in posting any other content on his platform following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Tyson last posted on September 8, the day the Queen's death was announced. "Thoughts & prayers with my Queen tonight," he typed alongside a picture of Her Majesty on the throne. May God be with you."

He then added: "RIP. may the lord god grant u a good bed in heaven." And on Friday, Tyson and his wife Paris headed to London and were seen paying their respects to the Queen following her death. The couple were snapped hand in hand. Paris looked glamourous in a pair of pink wide-legged trousers with a white shirt tucked in and matching heels while Tyson opted for a smart polo shirt and trousers.

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Tyson held onto a beautiful white rose bouquet which was then laid outside the iconic London landmark, which Queen Elizabeth reportedly dubbed 'the office', alongside a heartfelt message which the boxer signed 'Gypsy King'. The card read: "To Our Queen, great may your bed be in Heaven. Love from Tyson and Paris xx Gypsy King x."

Speaking to his 5.7 million Instagram followers on Monday (September 19), Tyson explained how he had taken time away from social media for during the ten days of national mourning for Her Majesty the Queen, which came to an end on Sunday. He began his video by saying: "Hey guys, Queen's funeral today. I've been off social media for