Sandra said she was “proud” to represent her country by attending Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday.
The Killing Eve star, 51, took to Instagram after the service to share pictures of her outfit after shocking fans with her surprise appearance.
Sandra took part in the procession as part of the Canadian delegation after being made a member of the Order of Canada, a high civil honor.
Candid: Sandra said she was “proud” to represent her country by attending Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday
Alongside pictures of the day, Sandra wrote, “So proud to represent Canada with my other Order of Canada & Valor recipients, Gregory Charles…
Alongside pictures of the day, Sandra wrote, “So proud to represent Canada with my other Order of Canada & Valor recipients, Gregory Charles…
“Mark Tewksbury and Les Palmer at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey today.”
On the day, Sandra looked dapper in a black dress and matching hat, while sporting a red and white brooch in her latest Instagram post.
The Golden Globe winner wore a pair of slip-on shoes and carried a stylish handbag as she took the ceremonial stroll into London’s Westminster Abbey.
Prestigious: The Golden Globe winner was then joined by three male attendants, all dressed in black suits for the funeral (pictured Gregory Charles, Mark Tewksbury and Les Palmer)
In one fell swoop, Sandra wore sunglasses as she posed for a selfie outside Westminster.
She was then accompanied by three male attendants, all dressed in black suits for the funeral.
Sandra, also known for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, was spotted by onlookers as she paid her respects on the historic day.
Historic day: Sandra wore sunglasses as she posed for a selfie outside Westminster
She joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau as a member of the Order of Canada at today’s ceremonies.
The A-list star wasn’t the only celebrity at Her Majesty’s funeral, which was also attended by adventurer Bear Grylls, 48, and peep show actress Sophie Winkleman, 42.
Bear was present at today’s monumental events as a representative of the Boy Scouts, having been appointed Chief Boy Scout in 2009.
The Queen, who was patron of the Scout Association, also made him an OBE in 2019.
Peep show star Sophie is married to Lord Frederick Windsor, son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, and appeared alongside him at the ceremony.
Mourning: Sandra, also known for her role in Grey’s Anatomy, was spotted by viewers paying her respects on this historic day
Her Majesty was finally buried to be with her beloved Prince Phillip after her crown, orb and scepter were removed from her coffin so she could descend into her grave “a simple Christian soul”.
The Queen has returned to Windsor to be reunited for eternity with her husband, father, mother and sister in the royal crypt of St George’s Chapel as her 70-year reign came to an end tonight.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch had been carried into the historic church, followed by Charles III, their children and grandchildren, including Prince Harry and Prince William
Last week, Sandra attended the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles after being nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
She lost in the category to Euphoria star Zendaya, who won the award for the second time and became the youngest two-time Emmy winner in a leading role at 26 years old.
In 2020, Zendaya made history when she received the same award at just 24, becoming the youngest woman to ever receive the award.
For her performance as Eve, Sandra became the first actress of Asian descent to be nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
In Action: Sandra plays Eve Polastri in the BBC America series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge alongside Jodie Comer