Following Queen Elizabeth II’s tragic passing on September 8, the country is in mourning.
Following the late monarch’s state funeral on Monday, many royal admirers are anticipated to pay their respects. Here’s how you can avoid the anticipated lengthy lines.
Instead of having to wait until Wednesday afternoon when the Queen’s coffin arrives at Westminster Hall, admirers will be able to see Her Majesty’s coffin on Tuesday as it travels to Buckingham Palace.
The route that the Queen’s coffin will take from St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to RAF Northolt before arriving at her former London residence in a state hearse has been revealed by a representative of Buckingham Palace.
On Tuesday, royal enthusiasts will be able to line the streets near Eastbourne Terrace, Lancaster Gate, Bayswater Road, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Hyde Park Corner, Constitution Hill, and Buckingham Palace as the vehicle passes through London.
But if you don’t mind standing in line, the general public will be able to pay their respects at Westminster Abbey from Wednesday, September 14, to Monday, September 19.
Her coffin will lie in state on a raised platform in the center of the Cathedral called a catafalque. The Imperial State Crown, orb, and sceptre will rest above the coffin and be covered in the Royal Standard.
From 5 p.m. on September 14 until 6.30 a.m. on the day of the funeral, it will be open around-the-clock. However, royals fans are advised that younger children might not be appropriate due to the long lines that could last all night due to the large crowds.
The government has issued rules on what to wear and how to behave, and they advise people to keep quiet inside the Palace of Westminster. In order to show respect, it was advised that attendees “dress appropriately for the occasion,” with clothing “with political or offensive slogans” being prohibited.
Visitors will also experience airport-style security checks with stringent limitations on what may be brought inside. Flowers, memorials, candles, flags, photos, hampers, sleeping bags, blankets, folding chairs, and camping gear are all prohibited. Each person is only allowed to bring one small bag with a simple opening or zip.
Since then, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey on September 19 at 11 a.m. In what is anticipated to be a very emotional funeral, the royal family will be reunited to celebrate her life.
