The 'emotional' experience of seeing the Queen's coffin is explained by those who have queued for miles and hours, as they exit Westminster Hall. Latest:
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"It must surely be counted the greatest privilege to belong to a land that could inspire such devotion. The monarch added:"I take up my new duties with immense gratitude for the privilege of having been able to serve as Prince of Wales. Despite this, mourners are still showing up at Southwark Park, where they are being placed in a holding pen.
Paul Banks, 72, from London , said:"I only live about five miles away but most of the journey has been walking to join the queue."I came today because it's a historic event and we should all respect the Queen and the work that she has done for a long time."So many people have been coming out into the streets and everybody is happy. Everybody is well behaved. It's a beautiful day as well - the sun is shining so it's really lovely.
Police chiefs say officers will allow protests but will be"equipped to use their judgement" in dealing with the public. There have been 34 arrests relating to the Queen’s remembrance activities so far in London for a range of offences – but none have been for protesting. Hundreds of world leaders and VIPs will attend the funeral, in addition to the hundreds of thousands of members of the public who have come from all around the UK and the world to pay their respects.
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