Millions wait overnight and from early morning on Monday to secure a spot to watch the state funeral 👸 ECR_Newswatch Funeral
As dawn broke over the River Thames, a steady stream of well-wishers streamed out of Embankment underground station headed for Parliament Square.
"Everyone was chatting," she said, as sporadic applause from the good-natured crowd broke out when a stream of police and military personnel passed. The doors to the hall were finally shut at 6:30 am to prepare for the coffin's transfer past Parliament Square to Westminster Abbey.The last member of the public to pass through the hall was Chrissy Heerey, a serving member of the Royal Air Force.
"A long day but very well worth it. It's nothing compared to what the queen has done for the country," she added.
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