Hundreds of thousands are expected to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II over the next week.

A Lying-in State period will begin on Wednesday, September 14th, where the Queen’s coffin will rest in Westminster Hall on a raised platform, which is called a catafalque.

The public will be able to visit 24 hours a day.

The Lying-in State period will end on the morning of the funeral on September 19th.

We have published guidance for those wishing to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State, which opens at 5pm on 14 September

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