Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Official route, queue, entry timing. Details here

The monarch's state mandate expires at 6:30 am on Monday, so the government plans to place a limit on when new mourners can join the queue. Waiting times should reach 30 hours, so much so that this deadline could already be Saturday evening. Officials want to ensure everyone in line has a moment with the late Her Majesty's coffin.

According to Downing Street, the route will be extended to 10 miles to accommodate more people. Currently, the planned route is just under seven miles. Several British devotees joined the queue on Monday, 48 hours before the official opening.

There is an endless line through the capital, with many people waiting overnight. The line was three miles long and extended to London Bridge at 2:30 this morning. Now it has shortened, reaching Blackfriars Bridge, but a steady stream of people joined this morning.


Films about the Queen's life will be shown on a large screen under Waterloo Bridge by the British Film Institute. The queue is currently moving at 0.5mph. Mourners tired of entertainment will surely appreciate the change of pace.

Many who had already paid tribute to her Majesty were in tears before the coffin. Among the first in line was Vanessa Nathakumaran, 56. She said: It's something I'd like to be a part of. The staff said they would probably control the crowd if [the queue] got too long, so I don't want to lose it just in case. "
Amma, in South London, in her fifties, started crying as she said goodbye.

Since she was six, Amma has admired the monarchy and would wait 48 hours to see the coffin. She added: The death of our Queen still shocks me. I mentally thanked her as I approached where Her Majesty lay.

"I burst into tears as I walked away from her."

FAQ

How long was The Queen's reign?
Answer:- 70 years and 214 days is the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. She had the longest reign of any British monarch and the most extended recorded female head of state in history.

2. How many countries did Queen Elizabeth II rule?
Answer:- She ruled fifteen countries by the time of her death.