People urged to not to camp or wait ahead of Queen’s lying in state procession

Individuals have been warned to not wait or camp alongside the route the place the Queen’s coffin will likely be taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Corridor for the mendacity in state.

On Wednesday afternoon, the late monarch’s coffin, adorned with the Imperial State Crown, will likely be transported on a gun carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

King Charles III, members of the royal household and senior employees of the late Queen and King’s households will stroll slowly behind in a dignified silence with out music alongside a route that can take 38 minutes.

The ceremonial procession will transfer alongside The Mall, Horse Guards Highway, throughout Horse Guards Parade, onto Whitehall and into the Palace of Westminster after 2.22pm.

Viewing areas alongside the route with restricted capability will open at 11am on the day, with individuals admitted so as of arrival time amid anticipated massive queues, the Division for Digital, Tradition, Media and Sport (DCMS) mentioned.

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It would come after the Queen’s coffin is flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt in west London on Tuesday.

The DCMS has warned: “Please don't wait or camp upfront of the processional day.

“When you camp earlier than this time chances are you'll be requested to maneuver on.”

People waiting on The Mall for an all-night vigil for the Coronation procession in 1953 (PA)
Individuals ready on The Mall for an all-night vigil for the Coronation procession in 1953 (PA)

Persons are additionally suggested to deliver with them appropriate clothes for any climate circumstances, food and drinks and acceptable footwear.

Tents, gazebos or tenting gear, barbecues and tools for fires and alcohol are prohibited.

Mourners should maintain noise to a minimal when the procession passes them and have been informed to behave appropriately, get rid of litter and observe the directions of police and stewards or face being requested to go away.

There may even be massive screens at Hyde Park the place those that can't entry viewing websites can watch the procession, which will likely be broadcast on nationwide tv and radio.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a brief service following the coffin’s arrival.

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