The new Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Sandringham Estate to see flowers and tributes in memory of the late Queen. They have spent time speaking to well-wishers standing outside the Norwich gates at the Norfolk estate. In London, members of the public filed past the late Queen’s coffin to pay their respects after hours of queuing overnight as her state of affairs began at Westminster Hall. The queue currently stretches 3.8 miles to Tower Bridge, with some mourners saying they waited nine hours to reach her coffin. King Charles III is taking a day of rest and reflection today and is not attending any events. The Earl and Countess of Wessex traveled to Manchester where they lit a candle in the Queen’s memory at the cathedral. Meanwhile, the Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, visited Glasgow City Chambers to meet representatives of organizations of which the Queen is a patron.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are taking their time to chat with people who have come to Sandringham to pay their respects. (BBC) (BBC) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:43 p.m 1663241999
Breaking: New Prince and Princess of Wales view flowers and chat with mourners at Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales chat to well-wishers at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. They arrived to see the flowers and tributes left outside the gates. (WireImage) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:39 p.m 1663241479
The Minister of Defense stands guard at the Queen’s coffin
Defense Secretary Ben Wallace and Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack both stand guard at the Queen’s coffin – as members of the Royal Company of Archers. The Royal Company of Archers is the monarch’s royal bodyguard in Scotland. Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:31 p.m 1663241111
Archbishop of Canterbury not at all surprised by size of Queen’s coffin turnout
The Archbishop of Canterbury described the Queen as “someone whose wisdom was remarkable” and said he was not at all surprised by the size of the turnout who stayed in state. As he walked to meet mourners queuing through The Victoria Tower Gardens in central London, Justin Welby added he felt “hopeful” for the future. Speaking of the Queen, the Archbishop said: “She was someone you could trust completely, utterly and completely, whose wisdom was remarkable, whose experience – I was the seventh Archbishop of Canterbury to know – who really understood things and he was praying.” When asked if attendance at the Queen’s funeral could be even bigger than the crowds for Pope John Paul II, he said: “It will be what it will be. We’ll see.” On what the Queen’s death means for the future of the nation, the archbishop said: “It means that we will move on seamlessly to another person who will be of service to the country and we will see his role not as above all, but for to serve the country and the constitution.” (PA) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:25 p.m 1663240451
Update: Queue building along the river and now 3.8 miles long
The queue to see the Queen in state has now reached 3.8 miles as more and more people join in throughout the day. The start of the queue is now at Tower Bridge. (AFP via Getty Images) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:14 p.m 1663240151
The line at 1:20 am. it was “unbelievably” worth it, says one mourner
Father Peter Walters and Pauline Allan, from Yorkshire, joined the queue at 1.20am. to pay their respects at Westminster Hall. “There was a wonderful atmosphere, people talking to each other quietly, sharing with each other, and even a little laughter,” said Father Walters, a priest who works in Colombia. It was “incredibly” worth the wait, he said, with the final experience “very personal” and different from seeing the casket on TV. “The atmosphere in there was one of absolute silence, great reverence, great respect and great reflection. It was truly a very memorable experience. “Everyone had a chance to stop – despite the queues, there wasn’t much of a sense of rush.” “It took us a good five minutes from the entrance to the exit, it was so slow and dignified,” Ms Allan added. Father Peter Walters, 68, and charity trustee Pauline Allan, 78, after paying their respects at Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth lies in state (PA) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 12:09 p.m 1663238831
Watch: Changing of the Guard at the Palace of Westminster
The Queen’s coffin guard rotates every twenty minutes. The line of mourners is interrupted while the change is made. Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 11:47 am 1663237271
What’s happening later today?
The Prince and Princess of Wales will view the flowers and tributes left at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. King Charles is having a private day of reflection and is not expected to attend any events. The Earl and Countess of Wessex will travel to Manchester, where they will light a candle in the Queen’s memory at the cathedral. They will also view the flowers left in St Ann’s Square and view the book of condolence at Manchester Central Library. The Princess Royal, accompanied by her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, will visit Glasgow City Chambers to meet representatives of organizations of which the Queen has been a patron. Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 11:21 am 1663236313
The queue is 3.5 miles long, starting near the Tower Bridge
The queue to see the Queen in state has now reached 3.5 miles. The start of the queue is now near Tower Bridge. (AFP via Getty Images) (PA) Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 11:05 am 1663236071
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: What will happen on the day?
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: What will happen on the day? Holly Bancroft September 15, 2022 11:01 am
