The queue, which people are now reportedly queuing to join, could become the longest in British history.
Entry to the queue to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall has temporarily closed after reaching capacity, the British government announced on Friday, as thousands of mourners flock to London and wait for hours to pay their respects in what could be one of the longest lines in British history.
The queen has been lying in state in Westminster Hall since Wednesday as part of official mourning plans ahead of her state funeral on Monday. Members of the public have been invited to pay their respects. The government has warned people that conditions in the queue—which it predicts could stretch for up to 10 miles and have waits of up to 30 hours—will be arduous and offer little opportunity for rest. Around 750,000 people are expected to come to London and pay their respects. Tensions have flared among mourners over a rule allowing Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords to skip the queue with up to four guests.
