Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall  ahead of her funeral on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall ahead of her funeral on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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Inside Westminster Hall: thousands shuffle quietly by their queen for a final ‘incredibly moving’ farewell

  • Members of the public, including former footballer David Beckham, waited in line for up to 24 hours to say goodbye to Britain’s longest-serving monarch
  • ‘I’m exhausted, but it was worth every second,’ said a mourner as officials paused the queue for six hours on Friday after it reached capacity

Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall  ahead of her funeral on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth lying in state in Westminster Hall ahead of her funeral on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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