Millions of Brits pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth – Over 4km queue outside Westminster

At 19:00 Greek time, the popular pilgrimage to the body of Queen Elizabeth began. Britain, in an emotional climate, pays tribute to the longest-serving holder of the throne.

The queues of Britons outside Westminster, where the body of Elizabeth is for the pilgrimage, have exceeded 4 kilometers, while millions of Britons, as well as foreigners, will pay their last respects to the Queen, in a process that will last until Sunday, while the following day, Monday morning, the funeral will take place, according to the Palace protocol.

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See chart with kilometer urine which has been formed for the popular pilgrimage:

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives at the Palace of Westminster after a procession through streets from Buckingham Palacehttps://t.co/OdymOsliC3 pic.twitter.com/lw1twElY5s

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 14, 2022

The casket is covered with the royal banner and on it is placed the Imperial Crown, which among other things is adorned with a gem cut from the world’s largest diamond, known as the Cullinan.

Throughout the procession, where the coffin passed, tens of thousands of people burst into applause, saying goodbye to their beloved queen. It is estimated that more than 1 million people will want to say goodbye to the UK’s longest-serving monarch in person, and the queue that will form can be as long as 35 kilometers.

However, it is estimated that under normal conditions and without any unforeseen circumstances, during this four-day period, approximately half a million citizens will be able to pass through the hall.

The worst-case scenario foresees waiting in line for up to 30 hours, so the authorities call on citizens to be sure that they can withstand the inconvenience before taking a place in the queue. Anyone who arrives will receive a colored and numbered wristband so they can leave the queue for short periods to find a toilet or something to eat before returning. The government will use Twitter to keep citizens informed of where the end of the queue is, and there will also be updates from the BBC.

WATCH: Queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state now stretches for several miles through London pic.twitter.com/M4N3fRIgHM

— BNO News (@BNONews) September 14, 2022

10,000 police officers and over 1,800 military personnel contribute to the draconian security measures. Citizens entering the parliament will go through thorough security checks similar to airport security checks.

The body was escorted by members of the royal cavalry, while King Charles and Elizabeth’s three other children followed on foot, and in the second row her grandchildren, including Princes William and Harry, all without their wives.

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