The jovial atmosphere in the queue fell to silence as the line filed into Westminster Hall to say farewell to the monarch
spoke of being overwhelmed with emotion as they bowed and curtseyed to her coffin lying in state., where friendships were formed as people shared memories of the Queen, fell to silence as the line filed into Westminster Hall to say farewell to the monarch.
Others, who had made friends during the cold and wet hours waiting overnight, were embracing and exchanging contact details before parting ways. Ms Naymen, 86, moved from Holland to the UK in 1954 – the year after Queen Elizabeth II was crowned – said the experience of paying her respects was “so moving and dignified”.
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