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Queen's lying-in-state: Details announced on how to pay respects Queen's lying-in-state: What to know before you join the queue
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Mourners wishing to pay their final respects to the Queen have been warned to expect long queues. Huge queues are expected when the Queen lies in state
Details have been revealed about how people can attend the lying-in-state at the Palace of Westminster. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line up to see the Queen's coffin in London.
Large crowds are expected and there are warnings those wanting to take part in the historic occasion may have to wait for hours, or even overnight. Her lying-in-state begins at 17:00 BST on Wednesday 14 September, and will last 24 hours a day until 06:30 BST on Monday 19 September - the day of funeral.
People will face airport-style security and tight restrictions on what they can bring with them. What is lying in state?
The lying-in-state begins at 17:00 BST on Wednesday and will last until 06:30 on Monday 19 September - the day of the Queen's funeral. It will be open 24 hours a day between those times. It will take place at Westminster Hall, inside the Palace of Westminster - also known as the Houses of Parliament.
The last member of the Royal Family to lie in state in the hall was the Queen Mother in 2002, when more than 200,000 people queued to view her coffin. Here's what you need to know before joining the queue.
The Queen's funeral will be "living tradition in action", the Dean of Westminster has said. Do I need a ticket?
On Monday, members of the Royal Family followed behind the hearse as it travelled to St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. You don't need a ticket but you will have to queue - and the queue could be very long. There are also a number of rules about what you can take into Westminster Hall, and how visitors should behave - see below for more details, and there is more information on the House of Commons website.
A service was held and the coffin is resting at the cathedral until 17:00 on Tuesday for members of the public to pay their respects. The Queen's coffin is then being flown back to RAF Northolt, before travelling to Buckingham Palace. Where do I start queuing?
For the lying-in-state in London, people are being warned they will need to stand for many hours - possibly overnight - with little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will be continuously moving. The queue will start on the Albert Embankment, along Belvedere Road, behind the London Eye, and people will receive wristbands as they enter the queue.
Delays on public transport are expected, as well as road closures around the area. Those queuing are asked not to attempt to save a place for someone else, or leave personal items unattended, or put up tents.
Visitors, who will be required to go through airport-style security, are only allowed to bring one small bag with a single opening or zip per person, and there are restrictions on what can be taken in. As the queue gets longer, it will spill onto the South Bank where it will follow the River Thames past the National Theatre, Tate Modern and HMS Belfast, through to Southwark Park.
People are asked to respect the dignity of the event, including by remaining silent while inside the Palace of Westminster and dressing appropriately - with clothes with "political or offensive slogans" banned. After passing through Albert Embankment, people will be directed across Lambeth Bridge, into Victoria Tower Gardens, towards Parliament.
People will be asked to turn off their mobile phones or put them on silent mode and to keep noise to a minimum. Once people reach the front of the queue, they will have to go through airport-style security before entering Parliament.
Filming, photography and the use of mobile phones or other devices will not be allowed in the security search area or the Palace of Westminster. How long will I have to queue for?
Those queuing are also asked not to attempt to queue on behalf of others, leave personal items unattended or put up tents. Government social media channels, including those for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, will provide regular updates on estimated queuing times.
Step-free access will be available for those who need it. People are being warned they will need to stand for many hours - possibly overnight - with little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will be constantly moving.
A full guide to what is allowed and what not to bring has been produced by the government. Where can I go to the toilet while queuing?
What to bring: There will be portable toilets at various points along the route.
Suitable clothing for the weather conditions - which you can check here Local venues and museums - including the Southbank Centre, the National Theatre, BFI Southbank and Shakespeare's Globe - will stay open for extended hours and in some cases for 24 hours, for people to use their facilities.
Food and drinks to consume in the queue (although these will need to be disposed of before you reach the security point) Cafes and other local businesses are also expected to open for extended periods.
Portable mobile phone charger When will the queue close?
Essential medication or equipment that you need to keep with you The lying-in-state period ends at 06.30 BST on Monday, 19 September, and the queue will close early to ensure as many people as possible can get in. Any decision to close the queue will be posted on government social media accounts.
Items not allowed in the Palace of Westminster:
Flasks or water bottles - except clear water bottles
Flowers or other tribute items (flowers only should be taken to the dedicated area in Green Park)
Sharp items including knives
Personal defence equipment or weapons
Paint sprays, padlocks, chains, climbing gear and any dangerous or hazardous items
Fireworks, smoke canisters or other items which could cause a disturbance or noise
Coolers, hampers, sleeping bags and other camping equipment
Non-foldable pushchairs
Banners, placards, flags, advertising or marketing messages
Any prohibited items will be confiscated and not returned, visitors are warned. Police may also conduct security checks along parts of the queue.
Details of the route for the lying-in-state queue will be revealed on Tuesday evening.
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Plans for Queen's lying-in-state and funeral
During the lying-in-state period, the Queen's closed coffin will rest on a raised platform called a catafalque inside Westminster Hall, in the Houses of Parliament.
The coffin will be draped in in the Royal Standard with the orb and sceptre placed on top. Each corner of the platform will be guarded around the clock by a vigil of soldiers from units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, the Household Division, or Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London.
Ahead of the lying-in-state a ceremonial procession will take place on Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster.
Members of the public can watch the procession in person at the ceremonial viewing areas along the processional route, or at a screening site in Hyde Park.
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Is there disabled access?
The queue has step-free access and there is a separate accessible route, for those who need it, beginning at Tate Britain. Timed entry slots will be issued to join a queue along Millbank.
Step-free access is available to Westminster Hall for those who need it, and guide dogs and other assistance dogs will be allowed. British Sign Language interpreters will also be available.
Visitor assistants in Parliament will guide wheelchair users and any people with mobility issues (and their carers) along a route to access Westminster Hall.
Are extra trains running?
Transport bosses have confirmed extra train services will be running.
Transport for London says the Westminster area of London will be "exceptionally busy". People are being asked to avoid driving into London if possible. Some roads will be closed, especially around Westminster itself, which will disrupt bus services.
Travel providers say the best way to get around central London will be by using London Underground and rail services, although there may be temporary Tube station closures at short notice, along with special queuing arrangements.
Visitors are being advised to plan ahead, check real-time travel information, and consider walking instead wherever possible.
People are also being asked to avoid Green Park Tube station unless they need step-free access.
Do I need to bring ID?
People will not need to show formal identification to enter the hall, but airport-style security checks will be in place.
Thousands queued in Edinburgh to see the Queen's coffin at St Giles' Cathedral
What should I bring ?
People are advised to check the weather conditions in advance, and dress accordingly.
They are also advised to bring:
food and drinks - although these will need to be consumed or thrown away before you reach the security checks
any essential medication or equipment
a portable mobile phone charger.
What can't I take in?
There is detailed guidance about what cannot be brought into the hall, which includes:
each person is only allowed to take in one small bag with a single opening or zip
flasks or non-clear bottles - only clear water bottles are allowed in
flowers or other tribute items - flowers can be taken to the dedicated area in Green Park
any sharp items including knives
coolers, hampers, sleeping bags and other camping equipment
non-foldable pushchairs
banners, placards, flags, advertising or marketing messages
Any prohibited items will be confiscated and not returned. Police may also conduct security checks along parts of the queue.
There will be a bag-drop facility, but it will have limited capacity, and you might have to spend extra time waiting for space to become available.
What are the rules once inside?
People are asked to respect the dignity of the event, and should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster and dress appropriately, Anyone wearing clothes with "political or offensive slogans" will not be allowed in.
Mobile phones and other electrical devices should be turned off or put on silent mode.
Once inside Westminster Hall, the queue will be divided to pass on either side of the catafalque, which is the raised platform where the coffin lies.
Visitors are asked to keep moving forward at all times while in line, until they have exited into Parliament Square.
Can I take photos?
Not inside. Filming, photography and the use of mobile phones or other devices will not be allowed in the security search area or once inside the Palace of Westminster.
What if I need medical help?
There are eight first aid stations run by St John Ambulance along the route. They are at Southwark Park, Potters Fields Park, the Tate Modern, the Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Archbishop's Park, Lambeth Palace and Victoria Tower Gardens.
And more than 1,000 volunteers, stewards and police officers will be on hand to help anyone who needs it. Volunteers are from the Scouts, Samaritans, the British Red Cross, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry and the Salvation Army.
Where can I get a drink?
There are water stations along the route, and venues and museums will provide refreshments.
When is the national silence?
A one-minute silence will be held across the UK at 20:00 BST on Sunday 18 September, the night before the Queen's funeral.
What about floral tributes?
Large numbers of floral tributes have already been placed by the public at royal residences around the UK. The Royal Household has issued guidance on where they can be left:
At Buckingham Palace, dedicated sites have been set up in Green Park and Hyde Park for members of the public to lay flowers.
At Windsor Castle, they can be left at Cambridge Gate on the Long Walk and at the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, flowers can be left at the Norwich Gates.
At Balmoral Castle, where the Queen died on Thursday, flowers can be left at the Main Gate. Aberdeenshire Council has asked people to use park and ride services from the nearby settlements of Braemar and Ballater, rather than attempting to drive to the castle as there is no road access at the moment.
In Edinburgh, members of the public can lay flowers in the Physic Garden, next to the Abbey Strand Gate at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Security guards were seen cutting plastic off bunches of flowers before they were laid on the ground.
At Hillsborough Castle flowers may be left on the Castle Forecourt, in front of the main gates.
The government and Royal Household have asked that no flowers, wreaths or tributes be sent directly to royal residences, government offices or to the location of the Queen's funeral.
In further guidance, the Royal Parks said non-compostable items, such as teddy bears or plastic wrapping, should be avoided where possible.
"Removing the wrapping will aid the longevity of the flowers and will assist in subsequent composting which will start between one week and a fortnight after the date of the funeral," it said.
Sign local condolence books
Many local authorities have set up books of condolence in libraries, town halls and other civic buildings, as well as suggested local places where flowers can be left.
You can use this link to find your local authority, then visit its website to find out what might be available near you.
Places of worship in towns and cities across the UK are also open for prayer and reflection and to light a candle. Many cathedrals are offering the opportunity to lay floral tributes in memory of the Queen.
Pay tribute online
There is an online book of condolence on the Royal Family website which can be accessed by clicking here.
A selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family, it says, and they may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.
BBC News is also collecting your stories and memories of the Queen for our online tributes page - you can share your special moments with us via this online form.
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