'Although it was seven hours [time spent queuing] it didn't seem that long. Everyone was talking and having food – all day you were chatting to everybody.'
Jenny Evans, from Quina Brook, near Whixall, travelled to London on Thursday morning with her mum, Ruth Davies from Wem.
They arrived in London at around 9.10am where they went to Buckingham Palace to lay flowers and drawings from Jenny's younger daughters.At 11.30am they then made the long trek – travelling over an hour – to join the end of the queue in Tower Bridge, which was around three miles long.Jenny said:"Although it was seven hours [time spent queuing] it didn't seem that long. Everyone was talking and having food – all day you were chatting to everybody.
"I've never been in Westminster Abbey; I went in and walked up the step and turned to Mum and said 'wow' – I had goosebumps," Jenny added.Ruth at Buckingham Palace Her youngest daughter has recently adopted a guinea pig, Jenny said, and has named it Lilibet – short for Elizabeth – in honour of the late monarch.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queen Elizabeth II: The volunteers helping at Queen lying-in-state queueHundreds of volunteers are supporting those queuing to pay their last respects to the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Hall. Some people have queued for up to 14 hours to see Her Majesty, with the line approximately 4.2 miles long. 📲Read more:
Read more »
Shropshire mother and daughter London-bound to say farewell to Queen in personAs the nation descends on London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, a Shropshire mother-and-daughter duo will make their own pilgrimage this weekend to pay their respects to the late monarch in person.
Read more »
Shropshire resident one of the last to receive a 100th birthday card from the QueenA Shropshire care home resident has become one of the last people in the UK to receive a 100th birthday card from the Queen.
Read more »
Memories rekindled of huge crowds of smiling people who welcomed the Queen to Shropshire landmarkLeaders of a a group of museums in Shropshire have paid tribute to the Queen's “remarkable legacy” as they prepare to close as a mark of respect for Monday's state funeral.
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: Wetherspoons announce opening hours for 19 SeptemberThe chain has joined others in the UK in releasing information on opening hours for Monday
Read more »
Queen Elizabeth II's personal touches in plans for funeral dayA national two-minute silence is announced for the end of the state funeral service on Monday.
Read more »