By Mark Duell and Nick Pisa for MailOnline
Published: 06:00 EDT, 13 September 2022 | Updated: 07:16 EDT, 14 September 2022
The queue to view the Queen's lying in state in London could be cut off if it gets too long, it emerged today amid warnings mourners could have to wait for up to 35 hours as the capital faces an extraordinary surge in visitors.
Royal fans are already sleeping on pavements before the line even opens, with Downing Street admitting some people could be turned away if the queue becomes too big. The Prime Minister's spokesman said organisers on the ground will make a decision on any 'cut-off point' once they see the 'scale of people who are attending'.
Officials expect Westminster Hall has capacity for nearly 350,000 people to view the Queen's coffin despite the venue opening for 24 hours a day from 5pm tomorrow until 6.30am next Monday - the day of the state funeral.
But with between 750,000 and one million people expected to want to pay tribute, up to 650,000 could miss out - while others could struggle to even get to London given the strain set to be placed on transport networks.
Whitehall chiefs in charge of logistics for the historic five-night vigil have estimated mourner numbers could be close to the million people who turned up to view Pope John Paul II when he lay in state in Vatican City in 2005.
And with one million people estimated to want to view the funeral itself, which is comparable with the numbers for Princess Diana's service in 1997, rail bosses are rapidly drawing up plans for 24-hour trains into the capital.
11.25am : Charles and Camilla take off from Edinburgh Airport after earlier leaving the Palace of Holyroodhouse
1 1.55am : Charles and Camilla arrive in Belfast as part of Operation Spring Tide, which is the King's tour around the UK's home countries.
12.30pm : Charles and Camilla arrive at Hillsborough Castle, meet well-wishers and view an exhibition of pictures, showing the Queen in Northern Ireland
1pm : Charles meets Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and party leaders, and receives a message of condolence led by the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly and make a reply.
2.40pm : Charles and Camilla leave Hillsborough Castle, travelling along Main Street and Lisburn Street
3pm : Charles and Camilla attend a service of reflection at St Anne's Cathedral
4pm : Charles and Camilla are greeted by thousands of members of the public as they come into Belfast city centre along Wellington Place, Donegall Square North, Chichester Street and Victoria Street.
4.20pm : The Queen's coffin leaves St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh
4.30pm : Charles and Camilla leave Belfast City Airport to return to London
6pm : The Queen's coffin will depart Edinburgh Airport accompanied by Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
6.55pm : The Queen's coffin will arrive at RAF Northolt in West London, and from there it will be transported to Buckingham Palace on a state hearse along the A40, Eastbourne Terrace, Lancaster Gate, Bayswater Road, Marble Arch, Park Lane, Hyde Park Corner and Constitution Hill.
c7.30pm : Charles, Camilla, William and Kate will be waiting to receive the coffin at Buckingham Palace
10pm : Details about the route for the lying-in-state queue will be provided, ahead of the viewing period at Westminster Hall which will start at 5pm tomorrow
Overnight : The Queen's coffin will rest in the Bow Room of Buckingham Palace
Rail capacity is set to be boosted by up to 50 per cent on some lines, Network Rail warned of 'unprecedented travel demand' and Transport for London said some stations could be shut if there are crowd control issues.
With some royal fans already camping on The Mall, industry body UKHospitality said hotels had seen a major spike in bookings since the Queen's death last Thursday, with block bookings for accommodation for extra police and other personnel contributing to this.
Hotel prices are now up to four times higher for this Sunday - the night before the funeral - compared with a week later, and demand to stay in London over the next fortnight is now at its highest since the 2012 Olympics.
Some 10,000 police officers will be on duty daily this week - with Simon Morgan, a former Metropolitan Police personal protection officer for the Queen, saying that Met protection teams will be 'stretched'.
Officials are preparing for 3,000 people an hour to file past the coffin, meaning around 328,000 in total over the 109 hours between tomorrow and Monday– with the line expected to stretch back an astonishing five miles.
Operation Feather - the exercise for managing the queues - is now underway with portable toilets and water stations being set up, while Whitehall insiders fear London could actually become 'full' for the first time.
Churches along the route will be asked to provide support to those waiting, with the Government's Cobra emergency planning committee told that the estimate of queueing times is currently 17 to 35 hours.
The queue is likely to snake along the south bank of the Thames, past Tower Bridge, and as far as Southwark Park - a route 4.9 miles long. There will also be a 'special access' queue set up from Tate Britain for those with disabilities, and licensing rules could be varied so that restaurants and cafes can open through the night.
So far the queue for Westminster Hall is formed of nine mourners, but is expected to increase quickly. Vanessa Nathakumaran, 56, of Harrow, was first when she arrived at 12pm yesterday to the south of Lambeth Bridge.
A gazebo was donated by a member of the public to give shelter to the small group queueing when it started to rain this afternoon, and it was claimed council officials were on their way to remove it. However, they eventually decided that the group could keep it up.
Anne, 65, from Cardiff, who was the second person in line after arriving yesterday, said: 'I will chain myself to the gazebo and call the leader of the Welsh Assembly if that happens. They can't take it away.'
And a security guard told MailOnline: 'A discreet word with the council was had and it was decided to let the gazebo stay up. It would have caused a bit of a scene and some red faces if it had come down.'
Downing Street said it is not aware of any 'upper cap' on the number of people able to attend the lying in state. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said there are expected to be 'long queues... running overnight over successive days', with London 'extremely busy'. But he said he does not think there is necessarily going to be a 'cut-off point', adding: 'Those sorts of decisions (will) really (be) made by those on the ground once we see the scale of people who are attending.'
Asked if there is a maximum capacity, the spokesman said: 'If there is, I'm not aware of a number. I mean, I wouldn't get into detailed operational planning... but I'm not aware of there being some sort of upper cap.'
No.10 added that there will be help for mourners unable to queue for long. The spokesman said: 'A lot of people understandably will want to see the lying in state and we will do everything possible to facilitate as many people as possible, including those who may not be physically able to wait that long, because of disabilities, for example.'
Underground stations near Buckingham Palace are already experiencing a surge in demand. On Saturday, 29,307 people went through St James's Park - more than two and a half times the total of 10,942 a week earlier.
Other Tube stations that saw a spike in numbers on Saturday include Green Park (up 80 per cent to 102,518), Hyde Park Corner (up 78 per cent to 14,564) and Charing Cross (up 64 per cent to 40,119). This continued on Sunday, with passenger numbers up week-on-week at St James's Park (up 156 per cent to 25,236), Hyde Park Corner (up 140 per cent to 18,865), Green Park (up 59 per cent to 63,793) and Charing Cross (up 55 per cent to 28,645).
Official details of the route for the lying-in-state queue will be published at 10pm tonight, but this is the predicted route
(From left) Vanessa Nathakumaran, 56, from Harrow; Anne, 65, from Cardiff; and Grace Gothard, from Mitcham; wait opposite the Palace of Westminster today to be first in line to attend Queen Elizabeth II's lying in state which begins tomorrow
A gazebo was donated by a member of the public to give shelter to the small group queueing for the Queen's lying in state when it started to rain this afternoon, and it was claimed council officials were on their way to remove it. However, they eventually decided that the group could keep it up
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland today as they meet well-wishers
A member of the public wipes away a tear this morning as she lays flowers for Queen Elizabeth II at Green Park in London
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla arrive at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland today as they meet well-wishers
Security workers gather to be deployed near the Palace of Westminster in London today as preparations are stepped up
King Charles III and the Queen Consort arrive at Belfast City Airport today as the King continues his tour of the home nations
Police are seen outside of Buckingham Palace in London today following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday
King Charles III and the Queen Consort view floral tributes outside Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland today
Members of the Household Cavalry travel along The Mall near Buckingham Palace in London today after the Queen's death
A plane carrying King Charles III and the Queen Consort leaves Edinburgh Airport for Northern Ireland this morning
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Infrastructure is now being set up and security staff are preparing for the influx of people set to wait to pay their respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall. Full details of the queueing route will be released at 10pm tonight.
Ms Nathakumaran, who is staying at a hotel in Lambeth so she does not miss the opportunity to pay her respects, said that she began 'admiring the royal family' from the age of 10 and has 'a huge respect for them'.
People planning to visit London for the Queen's funeral face soaring hotel bills.
Hotel prices are up to four times higher on Sunday - the night before the funeral - compared with a week later, analysis found.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets of the capital during the funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Many visitors travelling long distances will need to spend the night before in a hotel as the service begins at 11am.
But the cheapest room at Park Plaza County Hall - one of the closest hotels to Westminster Abbey - on Sunday night costs £1,299 compared with £269 seven days later.
Crowne Plaza London Albert Embankment is charging £708 on the eve of the funeral.
That is nearly three times more than on Sunday September 25, when the price is £244.
Rooms at Novotel London Waterloo cost £490 on Sunday and £241 a week later.
Many hotels near Westminster Abbey owned by lower-priced chains such as Premier Inn and Travelodge are fully booked for Sunday night.
Premier Inn has no rooms left at several of its sites, including London County Hall, London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge) and London Victoria.
The nearest location with availability is London Leicester Square, 1.2 miles from Westminster Abbey. Rooms cost £235 on Sunday, compared with £160 a week later.
The closest available Travelodge hotel is London Central City Road, 2.4 miles away. A one-night stay on Sunday is priced at £160, while someone visiting on September 25 will pay just £57.
A spokesman for Travelodge said: 'As one of London's largest hoteliers, our teams across our 78 London-based Travelodge hotels are working around the clock and gearing up for a busy period in the lead-up to the Queen's state funeral.
'Our Travelodge hotels in central London and Windsor are literally sold out, and demand is growing strong for our hotels situated near to a train or Tube station throughout Greater London. Our website is attracting visitors from all corners of the UK and across the globe.'
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of industry body UKHospitality, told The Guardian: 'We're hearing from hotel operators in London that they've experienced a surge in bookings since last Thursday's announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and are aware that those close to the capital are also busier than usual.
'Demand is certain to remain high right up until next Monday's state funeral, and it's important to note that the need to billet extra police and other personnel before, during and immediately after the event will have contributed to that, through block bookings for accommodation.'
Paul Charles, chief executive of travel consultancy the PC Agency, added: 'Demand to stay in London over the next fortnight, especially from foreign delegations, is at its highest level since the Olympics in 2012.'
The administrative assistant, who grew up in Sri Lanka before moving to the UK to study in the 1980s, said she is going to call her daughters to change her bag and bring warmer clothes and glucose bars to keep her energy up.
On why she wants to see the Queen lying in state, she said: 'Because she has done a good service. She was very devoted. She has done a service to our country, Britain and also international and the Commonwealth.
'I do respect her way of kindness, how she treats everyone equal, the religions and the communities. She sees everyone as equal.'
On why she arrived so early, she said: 'I really, really want to be part of it. I don't want to miss it in case... they said they are probably going to control the crowds if (the queue) gets too long.'
She said the Queen died on the seven-month anniversary or her husband's death in February, describing it as 'a personal connection to our family'.
Ms Nathakumaran added: 'When I realised I was the first person in the queue I could not believe it. I was trying to find where the queue was going to start - then they told me and I could not believe it.
'I could not miss it. When I heard The Queen had died I was in shock. She was doing her last duty just two days before, I couldn't believe it. She wasn't even in hospital or anything.
'I wanted to see her lying in state with my own eyes. I am going to say prayers from my heart, wish her a peaceful rest and thank her for everything she has done over 70 years.'
Ms Nathakumaran added that her great uncle, who was the speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, was knighted by King George V and went to the coronation.
She continued: 'I was told this by my grandmother and from that moment I always wanted to know more about her. The Queen was very dutiful, steadfast and would always finish the job. She never rested.
'In her eyes everyone was equal no matter what religion or community they were from. I am sure Charles III will do a great job.
'My daughter was selected to be a Guard of Honour by the air cadets during the Golden Jubilee. She saw the Queen but did not speak to her. She shook hands with Charles and said he was very respectful.
'I only have sweets and a bottle of water with me but the organisers have been bringing food and drinks for us.'
Anne, 65, from Cardiff, who wished not to give her last name, was the second person to join the queue.
She arrived at about 2.15pm yesterday with a chair and a Welsh flag, saying she had got up at 3am and travelled with a group from Cardiff but only found out where to go after seeing Ms Nanthakumaran on the news.
She said: 'So here we are and representing Wales.'
On hearing the news of the Queen's death, she said: 'I couldn't stop crying for days.'
Anne said waiting for days is 'nothing to me' adding that she had come prepared with Welsh cakes and a sandwich as well as ordering from Deliveroo.
She recalled giving the Queen balloons at Windsor Castle for her 90th birthday, and told MailOnline: 'That was the best day of my life and now it's going to be one of the saddest days of my life. I just had to be here to say thank you and by the time I get in would have spent two nights in the open waiting but I'm more than happy to do that.
'All I know is that it's going to be very emotional and I think I will say a prayer and then my legs will turn to jelly and I will lose it. The Queen and the royal family mean everything to me and two nights is nothing - I think I've probably spent longer delayed at the airport going on holiday.'
Grace Gothard, from Mitcham in south London, was the third person to join the queue. Ms Gothard, originally from Ghana, had a Union flag draped around her neck and was carrying a cardboard cut-out of the Queen and some marmalade. She had no tent, sleeping bag or coat.
Road closures marked in purple are in place in London today, with access for pedestrians only - and not vehicles or bicycles
This graphic issued by the UK Government this week shows what items will be banned at Westminster Hall in London
Only bags smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm will be allowed into Westminster Hall during the lying-in-state from tomorrow
Transport for London has issued travel guidance (left) while the Rail Delivery Group put out a warning on Saturday (right)
She told reporters: 'The Queen was everyone's mother, she protected the Commonwealth and made sure everyone is protected.
Invitations to the Queen's state funeral have not been sent to Russia, Belarus or Myanmar, while Iran will only be represented at an ambassadorial level, Whitehall sources have said.
The event will see around 500 dignitaries from around the world descend on London to pay their last respects to the long-reigning monarch.
They will join members of the royal family, UK prime ministers past and present, and key figures from public life at Westminster Abbey - the historic church which can hold around 2,000 people - at 11am next Monday.
'This is the biggest international event we have hosted in decades,' a Whitehall source said. The source compared the logistical task to organising 'hundreds of state visits' within a matter of days. Normally, there might only be two or three a year.
It presents a huge logistical, diplomatic and security challenge, with practice runs taking place in the dead of night. Invitations were sent over the weekend to the heads of state of nations with which the UK has diplomatic relations. For most countries, that means the head of state plus one guest.
However, invites were not dispatched to the leaders of Russia - which is continuing its onslaught on Ukraine, Belarus - which has supported its neighbour in the invasion, and Myanmar - where the military seized power in a coup last year.
No guest list has been published yet, but US President Joe Biden was among the first to declare he will be flying in with his wife, Jill.
The leaders of most Commonwealth countries are expected to attend, with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying she will make the nearly 24-hour journey with a delegation of five others. Her Canadian and Australian counterparts, Justin Trudeau and Anthony Albanese, have also confirmed their presence.
Mr Albanese announced that he will not be travelling alone, tweeting that at Buckingham Palace's invitation, he and Governor-General David Hurley will be accompanied by '10 Australians who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities'.
France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Italy's Sergio Mattarella, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro are among the presidents attending, along with the European Commission's Ursula von der Leyen.
King Felipe of Spain and his wife, Queen Letizia, are among the European royals who will attend. Emperor Naruhito of Japan is also expected to travel to London in what would be his first overseas trip since ascending the throne in 2019.
The guest list for the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service could provide an idea of who else might come. The 1,800-strong congregation featured around 30 foreign royals, including Prince Albert of Monaco, Denmark's Queen Margrethe, and King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway.
But it is not thought the trip will be made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who took time out from organising his country's fightback against Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces to sign a book of condolence for the Queen.
Arrival times will vary from leader to leader, Downing Street said.
Liz Truss is not expected to hold any 'formal' bilateral meetings with world leaders during the mourning period, but 'there may be informal conversations that take place', the Prime Minister's official spokesperson said.
Former Tory leader Lord Hague said that while there will 'of course' be diplomacy surrounding the funeral, that is not the main focus.
'Of course there is some diplomacy - you can't have that number of people together from around the world without them starting to say 'Well, what do you think is happening in Ukraine?',' he told Times Radio.
'Nevertheless, they're coming because they want to pay their respects to this extraordinary head of state. And that is what 90% of it will be about.'
Downing Street on Monday refused to comment on reports that world leaders visiting London for the Queen's funeral have been asked to travel on commercial flights and will be bussed to Westminster Abbey.
'Arrangements for leaders, including how they travel, will vary depending on individual circumstances,' the spokesman said, adding that 'the guidance and information provided is guidance'.
Mr Biden is understood to have dispensation to use the heavily armoured presidential car known as the Beast, while most other leaders will have to take a shared coach to the Abbey from west London.
'I've been to royal events in the past, weddings and funerals, and I was so upset when I found out about this, so I wanted to see her coffin. I think Charles will be a good king, he has his mother's traits.'
And Ms Gothard told MailOnline: 'I got here on Monday afternoon and I won't be moving. I shall sleep here and I'm ready for whatever the weather is like.
'I think the Queen did a wonderful job of bringing the Commonwealth together and I think King Charles will be exactly the same. I don't mind sitting out here in the rain. It's not too cold and we've been brought some tea and food.
'I'm here to pay my respects to the Queen it's simple as that and to support Charles as well. I was so sad when I heard the news and I think it will be very emotional inside.'
Stephen Holdgate, 61, and his friend Monica Farag, 61, arrived from Vauxhall in south London at 8am this morning.
Mr Holdgate, who was eighth in the queue said: 'I went to Buckingham Palace on Friday and I was fortunate enough to see King Charles III and shake hands with Camilla.
'I didn't like her because of Diana, but my impression of her changed completely on that day. I just said 'bless you' to her.
'I am happy Charles III offered an olive branch to Harry and Meghan. He set a very good example by building bridges with his family, and show to the British public that he has the power to heal.
'When I shook Camilla's hand there was just this instant cleansing and a new beginning. I was willing to leave all that negativity behind.
'I thought that Charles, given the circumstances of his mother's passing and the responsibilities he now has, conducted himself wonderfully and held it all together.
'I am here to pay my respects to The Queen and bow my head to her in front of her coffin. The words I will say to her are private but I will express gratitude for the service and care she gave everyone.
'I remember as a child seeing her on TV and thinking she just has a beautiful smile and since then throughout my life I have tried to smile at people and most of the time they smile back.
'That wonderful smile that she had melted my heart. To me she was the perfect example to us all and a beacon of light.
'I am here with Monica and our friend Nando who loves cooking is coming later with food. We will be here in shifts and we will be OK.'
Ms Farag, who works as a carer said: 'I am originally from the Philippines and have lived here for 36 years. We didn't want to miss The Queen lying in state for the world.
'Today I got up at 5am and had a big breakfast of chicken, pasta, two boiled eggs and coffee. I have bought a pancake and some chocolate with me so I shouldn't go hungry.
'During the Jubilee I went everywhere just to have a glimpse of her and saw her on a balcony. Sadly I have never met her. I really admire The Queen because she had so much integrity.
'She worked really hard and was always so dignified. She was always very human and she did me proud. I think Charles will make a good King and I will support him and the Royal Family.
'I am a Catholic so when I go to where she is lying in state I will say a silent prayer for her. We believe in lifting up the spirit and I will try to lift her spirit up so she will leave this world peacefully.'
Despite waiting in pouring rain outside Lambeth Palace, Ms Farag remained insistent that she would attend the Queen's lying in state tomorrow: 'I'm used to the British weather. I'm staying here overnight - I am not moving. I didn't bring a chair but I can sit on the ground.'
Ms Farag added: 'I have very great admiration for the Queen. She was a very hard-working and sincere person. I will support King Charles III and he will be a brilliant king. He has had a long training - he looks kingly already.'
David Carlson, 75, who served in the British Army, said he was joining the queue of mourners to pay his final respects to his 'boss'.
Mr Carlson, who travelled to Lambeth Palace from Wandsworth said: 'I took an oath to serve her - she was my boss. And she swore an oath when she was young to serve the country for the rest of her life which she did.'
The Queen's lying in state does not begin until 5pm on Wednesday but Mr Carlson said he was not daunted by having to wait on the banks of the River Thames overnight.
He added: 'I have a plastic bag to sit on and plenty of cigarettes to keep me going, so I'll be fine.'
Mr Carlson, who served in Malaysia and Indonesia in the 1960s for the 2nd Royal Green Jackets, said he thought King Charles III was doing 'a fantastic job'.
'He's done a fantastic job despite not having time to grieve properly. I feel for the entire royal family.'
Delroy Morrison, 61, from Wembley was among those first in the queue waiting to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall.
He told MailOnline: 'This is the least I can do for our Queen, she meant such a lot to me and all my family. I've been here since 10am this morning and I won't be moving. I'm not going to risk losing my place.
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Grace Gothard (seen today), who lives in South London but is originally from Ghana, was the third person to join the queue
People camp out on The Mall near Buckingham Palace today as preparations continue for the Queen's funeral next Monday
Equipment is delivered to Westminster Abbey in London this morning ahead of the Queen's funeral next Monday
Police make checks in Westminster today as crowds continue to descend on the capital following the Queen's death
Royal fans John Loughrey from London and Maria Scott from Newcastle have been camping on The Mall since the Queen died
A person sleeps on the pavement on Lambeth Bridge in London today as they queue to view Queen Elizabeth II lying in state
A large structure is pictured opposite Westminster Abbey today ahead of the Queen's funeral next Monday
People camp out on The Mall near Buckingham Palace today as preparations continue for the Queen's funeral next Monday
'It's raining at the moment but I'm ready for tonight. I camped out for Harry and Meghan's wedding so I have previous experience. Camping out for a night will be a piece of cake compared to the Queen's 70 years of service to the country and the Commonwealth.
Mourners in Edinburgh have shown up in their 'tens of thousands' to pay their respects to the Queen, with many queueing for hours overnight.
Lord Ian Duncan, the Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords, said crowds along the Royal Mile were 'ten-deep', while the streets surrounding the historic precinct were equally crammed with people.
'The sheer quantity of individuals moving into Edinburgh today (indicates) that there will be many tens - possibly even hundreds - of thousands of people who will wish to pay their respects to the late Queen,' Lord Duncan told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National programme on Tuesday morning.
'That is an extraordinary outpouring of respect, grief, celebration of an extraordinary woman.
'By goodness, they were ten-deep. They had to stop people trying to get there because it would have become dangerous.
'The streets around (the Royal Mile) were crammed and now, as people wait to walk past the coffin itself, the expectation of the numbers and the sheer quantity of humanity in Edinburgh today is extraordinary.'
While many people were warned to expect a 12-hour wait to see the monarch's coffin at St Giles' Cathedral, those who queued overnight said their wait-time was five or six hours.
Gavin Hamilton from Edinburgh told the PA news agency he was informed upon arrival it would likely be 13 hours before he would have the chance to pay respects to the Queen but it soon became apparent the wait would only be five or six hours.
'It took about five and a quarter hours waiting in line to see her,' he said, adding that he made into the cathedral just before 3am.
'There were people in the queue with me who had travelled from Aberdeen, over 100 miles away, to do this. There were thousands of people in line at 12.30am at the start of the queue.
'The people were still (lining up) after 2.50 am when I got into the cathedral.'
Fellow mourner Mitch Stevenson, who queued for just under five hours with his sister, said they were 'overwhelmed with the power and emotion of the occasion' after making it into St Giles' cathedral just after 1am.
The siblings had initially been advised they would likely need to wait 11 hours to see the Queen's coffin but were not deterred.
'It was a very important occasion for us - we lost our mum earlier this year and she would have loved to have been able to go, so we went for her memory also,' Mr Stevenson told PA.
'We were told (we would need to wait) about 11 hours. We accepted this but later found out it was not the case,' he added. 'Some people, including myself, felt it was perhaps a little bit of scaremongering to get the crowd numbers down a bit.'
Members of the public started going into the cathedral at about 6pm on Monday.
Shortly after 6am on Tuesday the Scottish Government said the approximate waiting time was roughly two hours but added that that is expected to lengthen during the morning.
It advised people wishing to join the queue to go prepared and dressed for the weather.
'I think when I finally get in to see the Queen's coffin it's going to be very emotional for me and I shall shed a tear.'
Mareian Kaewthong, 51, had been dropped off at Lambeth Bridge by her partner after a five-hour drive from Wrexham so she could bag a front row spot.
Clutching a bunch of flowers she had picked from her garden, she told MailOnline: 'I just had to be here to pay my respects to the Queen. I've only lived here five years but she made such an impression on me.
'The whole country and the world is really going to miss her, she was a great woman and every country in the world loved her. I've got some flowers from my garden and my tent with me but I don't think I will need it as it looks dry. My partner is coming back with the camper van on Wednesday after I've been in to see her coffin and then I will be back camping for the funeral.
'It's a lovely atmosphere here and everyone is very friendly swapping stories about the Queen and the royal family. I never met her but she had been part of my life and I think Charles will be a great king.'
Standing with her was Philippines-born Crescencia San-Andres, 71, who moved to London in 1972 and told MailOnline: 'Ever since I came here I was fascinated by the Queen. She has been part of my life for the last 50 years the least I could do was come and pay my respects.
'I've been to the jubilees and the royal weddings, so it made sense for me to come here as well. She was such a lovely lady and when I heard the news, I think I was like most other people, and I cried. I've been swapping stories with people in the queue and a lot of us are planning to come straight back after we have seen the coffin to camp out for the funeral on Monday.'
Security staff and stewards are lined up at regular intervals along the expected queue route, which is understood to stretch from Victoria Tower Gardens across Lambeth Bridge down to Westminster Bridge before veering right then left down Belvedere Road, through Jubilee Gardens back to South Bank and along to the Tate.
Metropolitan Police officers, as well as Welsh police officers, are manning the expected route, parts of which are already lined with barriers. After the Tate, it is unclear where it will flow from there, security staff say.
Portaloos and crowd control infrastructure such as barriers and temporary flooring have been set up inside Victoria Tower Gardens, which is likely to be the pinnacle of the queue before it leads into Cornwall Gardens.
A marquee and armed police could be seen at the entrance to Cornwall Gardens, with several police and emergency service vehicles parked across the road.
Security staff by Victoria Tower Gardens said crowds are expected to swell ahead of tomorrow afternoon. They said the queue is likely to snake for miles, potentially all the way along the river to Tower Bridge.
People will not be allowed to camp and will be given numbered wristbands to indicate their place in the queue so they are able to leave and come back, security staff said.
Mourners have been warned to expect long queues and be prepared to stand for many hours through the night.
The Government has stressed that the queue will continuously move - with little chance to rest or sit down - and the very long line of those waiting is expected to stretch through central London.
It has also set out guidelines on how people should behave and what they should wear, saying they should remain silent inside the Palace of Westminster.
It urged people to 'dress appropriately for the occasion to pay your respects', banning clothes 'with political or offensive slogans'.
'Please respect the dignity of this event and behave appropriately. You should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster,' it added.
Queue-jumpers and anyone drunk will be booted out of the queue by stewards and police patrolling the lines. Visitors will also face airport-style security checks, with tight restrictions on what can be taken in.
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People view floral tributes at Green Park in London today following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday
Equipment is delivered to Westminster Abbey in London this morning ahead of the Queen's funeral next Monday
Police make checks in Westminster today as crowds continue to descend on the capital following the Queen's death
Union flags are seen on The Mall this morning amid preparations for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II next Monday
Equipment is delivered to Westminster Abbey in London this morning ahead of the Queen's funeral next Monday
Extra security measures will be in place around Westminster over the coming days as mourners descend on the capital today
Equipment is delivered to Westminster Abbey in London this morning ahead of the Queen's funeral next Monday
Marquees are erected at the Houses of Parliament as preparations continue today ahead of the state funeral of the Queen
Flag engineers hang the flags of British overseas territories in Parliament Square today as preparations continue
Marquees are erected at the Houses of Parliament as preparations continue today ahead of the state funeral of the Queen
Flag engineers work in Parliament Square today as preparations continue for the funeral of the Queen next Monday
Flowers, tributes, candles, flags, photos, hampers, sleeping bags, blankets, folding chairs and camping equipment are all banned, with only one small bag with a simple opening or zip permitted per person.
People have been warned not to wait or camp along the route where the Queen's coffin will be taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall for the lying in state.
Tomorrow afternoon, the late monarch's coffin, adorned with the Imperial State Crown, will be transported on a gun carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
King Charles III, members of the royal family and senior staff of the late Queen and King's households will walk slowly behind in a dignified silence without music along a route that will take 38 minutes.
The ceremonial procession will move along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, across Horse Guards Parade, onto Whitehall and into the Palace of Westminster after 2.22pm.
Viewing areas along the route with limited capacity will open at 11am on the day, with people admitted in order of arrival time amid expected large queues, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.
If a person leaves the area their readmission cannot be guaranteed.
It will come after the Queen's coffin is flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt in west London today.
The DCMS has warned: 'Please do not wait or camp in advance of the processional day. If you camp before this time you may be asked to move on.'
People are also advised to bring with them suitable clothing for any weather conditions, food and drink and appropriate footwear.
Tents, gazebos or camping gear, barbecues and equipment for fires and alcohol are prohibited.
Mourners must keep noise to a minimum when the procession passes them and have been told to behave appropriately, dispose of litter and follow the instructions of police and stewards or face being asked to leave.
There will also be large screens at Hyde Park where those who cannot access viewing sites can watch the procession, which will be broadcast on national television and radio.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service following the coffin's arrival.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to the capital for the once-in-a-lifetime proceedings.
The Queen's closed coffin will rest on a raised platform, called a catafalque, in the ancient Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster, draped in the Royal Standard with the Orb and Sceptre placed on top.
Delays to public transport and road closures around the area are expected and people are being urged to check ahead and plan accordingly.
Government guidance stated: 'Please note that the queue is expected to be very long. You will need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight, with very little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will keep moving.'
It also asked people to think carefully about whether to take youngsters with them. 'Please consider this before you decide to attend or bring children with you,' it added.
The queue may close early to ensure as many visitors as possible can enter before the lying-in-state period comes to an end. Step-free and accessible options are available for those who need them.
Official guidance suggests that people should bring suitable clothing for the weather, food and drinks to have while queueing, a portable power bank for their mobile phone and any essential medication.
Only bags smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm will be allowed into the hall. Larger bags can be left at the bag drop facility, but capacity is limited, it may be full, and waiting for a space will increase people's queuing time, the guidelines stated.
Flasks or water bottles, except clear water bottles which must be emptied of their contents before the security search point, are prohibited inside, as are weapons, whistles, smoke canisters and air-horns and other such items.
The Queen's coffin will be guarded around the clock by a vigil of units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, the Household Division, or Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London.
Scotland Yard is already closing roads around Westminster and Transport for London has said services will be 'very busy' with passengers urged 'to allow plenty of extra time for their journeys and to avoid driving where possible'.
Rail bosses have warned those wanting to travel to the capital over the coming days should expect packed trains and stations, with one industry source admitting there is 'real concern the capital will reach bursting point'.
Network Rail warned London and other locations hosting events associated with the funeral will be 'exceptionally busy'. It is expecting 'unprecedented travel demand in the capital' from Wednesday.
The Elizabeth line will run a special service with 12 trains per hour on the central section from Paddington to Abbey Wood on Sunday, while staff at some Underground stations may have to implement queuing, closures or non-stopping trains.
People have been urged to avoid Green Park station if possible, due to high numbers of customers passing through. Due to road closures, some bus services will be diverted or will stop short of their destination.
King Charles III, Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex, Princess Anne, Princes Royal and Prince Andrew, Duke of York hold a vigil at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh yesterday in honour of Queen Elizabeth II as members of the public walk past
People queue outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh this morning to view the Queen's coffin
People queue from outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh this morning to view the Queen's coffin
People queue from outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh this morning to view the Queen's coffin
Number 10 warned today that commuters may want to 'change their working patterns accordingly' amid an expected huge surge in people coming into London.
Marks & Spencer and Asda have become the latest retailers to confirm they will shut stores next Monday for the Queen's funeral.
It comes after a raft of supermarkets and high street chains already confirmed closure plans for the day.
M&S said it will also halt deliveries to customers on Monday September 19, which will be a bank holiday as the Queen's state funeral takes place.
Stuart Machin, chief executive at M&S, said: 'All of us at M&S - and indeed across the country and beyond - feel a real and deep sense of loss and sadness at the passing of Her Majesty, as well as huge respect for the grace with which His Majesty King Charles III and the wider royal family have led the nation in our mourning.
'It is right that we make changes to our operational arrangements on the day of the funeral to ensure our colleagues across our stores and distribution network can participate, whilst supporting customers as they show their respects too.'
He added there will be 'limited exceptions in London and Windsor', where M&S will serve customers paying their respects to the Queen. These stores will be shut during the funeral itself, the retailer highlighted. Franchise stores at travel locations and in public service sites, such as hospitals, are expected to remain open on Monday.
Asda said it will shut all its stores until 5pm on the day to allow employees to watch the funeral. An Asda spokesman said: 'As a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen, all Asda stores will be closed on Monday September 19 until 5pm to allow our customers and colleagues to recognise the passing of our late monarch and commemorate her steadfast service to our nation.
'We will not be offering online deliveries on Monday September 19. All our stores will close by midnight on Sunday September 18 and reopen at 5pm on Monday September 19.
'Those colleagues contracted to work while the stores are closed will receive their normal pay. Any colleagues who work when the stores reopen will be paid double time for the rest of the day.'
It comes a day after Tesco, Sainsbury's and Aldi all confirmed they would shut their supermarket stores for the day of the funeral, with fashion retailers such as Primark also confirming closure plans.
Retailers are not required to shut their doors on the day of the funeral, and others may choose to open for reduced hours, as many regularly do on other bank holidays.
The Government guidance is: 'Some businesses may wish to consider closing or postponing events, especially on the day of the state funeral, however, this is at the discretion of individual businesses.'
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: 'At this point we can't be more specific on numbers. We do expect it to be extremely busy. I think for the Queen Mother it was around 200,000 people (who attended), we expect (it) to be far more than that for this lying in state. But at this point, but we can't be more specific into exact numbers.'
On whether commuters should work from home this week if they normally travel into the capital from outside London, he said some people 'may wish to change their working patterns accordingly', but acknowledged 'not everyone will have that ability'.
Asked if there will be any facilities for people who physically cannot queue for 30 hours, he said: 'Obviously we want everyone to be able to attend regardless of whether they have disabilities. Our focus is on ensuring they have the information needed to make the decision about what's right for them.
'There will be toilet facilities, there will be first aid available, there will be the ability for people obviously to go and use toilets and return to queues and things like that.'
The Cabinet Office has been preparing for the 'very real possibility' that London will become 'full' for the first time, reported The Times which also said rail firms could be told to ask passengers not to try to travel into the capital.
A rail source told the newspaper: 'There is real concern the capital will reach bursting point. All the planning has been done by the Cabinet Office as part of Operation London Bridge and it will be for officials to tell the rail industry to instruct passengers not to travel.'
Jason Webb, the Rail Delivery Group's customer information director, said: 'Understandably, many people wish to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen during this period of national mourning.
'On the day of the funeral, Monday 19 September, people should plan carefully the timing of their journey home as trains and stations are likely to be extremely busy.'
The Rail Delivery Group also said that it will not be possible to view both the funeral in London and travel to Windsor, where The Queen will be laid to rest. A spokesman said: 'People should plan to view one or the other and allow plenty of time to travel to either location.'
Rail bosses added that anytime, off-peak and super-off-peak ticket holders will be able to get fee-free refunds on tickets which have been purchased before the announcement of the Queen's death last Thursday. The £10 administration fee will be waived.
The Rail Delivery Group added that the policy of third party retailers and open access operators, including Grand Central, Heathrow Express and First Hull Trains, may differ - and customers should therefore check those firms' websites for further information.
Advance tickets will be refundable in line with the existing 'Book with Confidence' scheme, which means they can be changed or refunded for a voucher up to 6pm the evening before.
The Rail Delivery Group said: 'This avoids passengers whose plans change or who decide not to travel because of the commemorations of the Queen's death losing money as a result of changing their journey plans.
'It will also help to free up capacity on trains which we expect to be very busy during the mourning period due to large numbers wishing to travel to formal events, especially in London.'
And Andy Byford, London's Transport Commissioner, said: 'Our thoughts are with His Majesty The King and all members of the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
'Thousands of people from all over the UK and beyond are expected to make their way to London to pay their respects. We are working with our partners to keep our city moving smoothly and to ensure that everyone who is planning to attend the memorial events can do so safely.
'Roads and public transport in central London will be very busy, so we advise everyone to allow plenty of extra time for their journeys and to avoid driving where possible.'
Mr Byford said all Londoners and visitors to the capital over the coming days should check before they travel using real-time travel information via the TfL Go app and on the TfL website.
He added that extra TfL 'travel ambassadors' will be available and across the network to answer questions and to provide travel advice.
Former Tory leader Lord Hague said it is best not to 'spread the idea' that queues for the Queen's lying in state will be a 'terrible problem'.
He told Times Radio: 'It's very hard to tell in terms of the numbers, isn't it, if you're preparing for this event, but I think it's best to be calm and for the police and others to calmly organise for that, and not really try to spread the idea, 'oh, it's going to be a terrible problem, it's going to be overcrowded, you're going to have to wait too long'.
'That could also be quite counterproductive, where people then say, 'oh, well if it's going to be such great crowds, we've got to be there'.
'Or if telling us not to go, well, 'then we want to go' - that's quite a British reaction to say, 'in that case, we're going'.
'It will be exceptional. Of course, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. So there will be vast crowds, as was seen in Edinburgh, the huge crowds yesterday.
'I think everybody - all the organisers, policemen should knuckle under to calmly preparing, and don't try to second guess the public too much on this.'
Meanwhile mourners have been warned not to wait or camp along the route where the Queen's coffin will be taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall for the lying in state.
Tomorrow afternoon, the late monarch's coffin, adorned with the Imperial State Crown, will be transported on a gun carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
The procession of the coffin to Westminster Hall will travel via Queen's Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard.
King Charles III, members of the royal family and senior staff of the late Queen and King's households will walk slowly behind in a dignified silence without music along a route that will take 38 minutes.
The ceremonial procession will move along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, across Horse Guards Parade, onto Whitehall and into the Palace of Westminster after 2.22pm.
Viewing areas along the route with limited capacity will open at 11am on the day, with people admitted in order of arrival time amid expected large queues, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.
If a person leaves the area their readmission cannot be guaranteed. It will come after the Queen's coffin is flown from Edinburgh to RAF Northolt in West London this afternoon.
The DCMS has warned: 'Please do not wait or camp in advance of the processional day. If you camp before this time you may be asked to move on.'
People are also advised to bring with them suitable clothing for any weather conditions, food and drink and appropriate footwear.
Tents, gazebos or camping gear, barbecues and equipment for fires and alcohol are prohibited.
Mourners must keep noise to a minimum when the procession passes them and have been told to behave appropriately, dispose of litter and follow the instructions of police and stewards or face being asked to leave.
There will also be large screens at Hyde Park where those who cannot access viewing sites can watch the procession, which will be broadcast on national television and radio.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service following the coffin's arrival.
How to see the Queen's coffin in London, how long will the queues be, do I need to book tickets and can I take photos? Q&A on late monarch lying in state ahead of state funeral next Monday
WESTMINSTER HALL ( St Margaret Street, SW1P 3JX)
Tomorrow (5pm) until Monday, September 19 (6.30am)
The late monarch's lying in state in Westminster Hall opens to the public at 5pm tomorrow and it will be open 24 hours a day until it closes at 6.30am on Monday September 19 - the day of the Queen's funeral.
Westminster Hall, which dates back to 1099, is in the Palace of Westminster and is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate.
It forms part of the Westminster Unesco World Heritage Site and the UK Parliament website refers to its 'great size', the 'magnificence' of its roof, and its central role in British history.
The building has been the site of key events, such as the trial of Charles I, coronation banquets, and addresses by world leaders. The address is 3 St Margaret Street, SW1P 3JX.
Yes. Government guidance says there will be a queue which is expected to be very long.
People will need to stand for 'many hours, possibly overnight' with very little opportunity to sit down as the queue will be continuously moving.
As large crowds are expected, there are likely to be road closures and delays on public transport.
The queue may close early to ensure as many visitors as possible can enter before the lying-in-state period comes to an end.
Yes. Step-free and accessible options are available for those who need them.
The Government has stressed that the queue will continuously move - and the very long line of those waiting is expected to stretch through central London.
Details of the route for the lying-in-state queue will be published at 10pm tomorrow, with full guidance on the gov.uk website.
Security staff manning the queue route to Westminster Hall said yesterday that crowds are expected to swell ahead of tomorrow afternoon.
They said the queue is likely to snake for miles, all the way along the southside of the River Thames to Tower Bridge.
People file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in Westminster Hall in London on April 8, 2002
People will be given numbered wristbands to indicate their place in the queue so they are able to leave and come back, it is understood - for example, to use the toilet.
Visitors will go through airport-style security and there are tight restrictions on what you can take in, with people allowed just one small bag with one simple opening or zip.
Queue-jumpers and anyone drunk will be booted out of the queue by stewards and police patrolling the lines.
The Government had confirmed that the Army will be available to assist, with 1,500 personnel on hand to help.
Official guidance suggests that people should bring suitable clothing for the weather, food and drinks to have while queueing, a portable power bank for your mobile phone and any essential medication.
People are also advised to dress appropriately for the occasion.
Yes. There is a list of banned items which includes flowers or other tribute items, including candles, soft toys, and photographs. Other banned items include banners, flags, hampers, blankets and folding chairs.
The Government guidance says people should not film, photograph, use mobile phones or other handheld devices in the security search area or within the Palace of Westminster.
Only bags smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm will be allowed into the hall.
Flasks or water bottles, except clear water bottles which must be emptied of their contents before the security search point, are prohibited inside, as are weapons, whistles, smoke canisters and air-horns and other such items.
Yes, the Government has set out guidelines on how people should behave and what they should wear, saying they should remain silent inside the Palace of Westminster.
It has urged people to 'dress appropriately for the occasion to pay your respects', banning clothes 'with political or offensive slogans'.
'Please respect the dignity of this event and behave appropriately. You should remain silent while inside the Palace of Westminster,' the Government added.
A bag drop facility is available but capacity is limited, and there is no guarantee that there will be space at the facility.
Waiting for bag storage space to become available will increase your queuing time, according to the advice.
The closed coffin will be draped in a royal flag, usually a personal standard, and will rest on a raised platform called a catafalque, flanked by a military guard around the clock.
A priceless crown and other regalia are traditionally placed on top of a sovereign's coffin.
Each corner of the platform is watched 24 hours a day by units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, Foot Guards or the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
The Government has asked people to think carefully about whether to take youngsters with them. 'Please consider this before you decide to attend or bring children with you,' it added.
It is likely that the Queen's children or even grandchildren will honour her with a vigil and join the guard over the coffin at some point - a tradition which has been called the Vigil of the Princes.
Should the Princess Royal stand guard for the Queen, she will be the first female member of the royal family to do so.
King George VI lying in state at Westminster Hall in London on February 11, 1952
Lying in state is usually reserved for sovereigns, current or past queen consorts, and sometimes former prime ministers.
During the formal occasion, the closed coffin is placed on view, as thousands of people queue to file past and pay their respects.
No, he did not, and this was in accordance with his wishes, but his death took place during the Covid-19 crisis and at that point such mass gatherings were also against the law.
The last person to lie in state in the UK was the Queen Mother in 2002.
On top of her coffin in Westminster Hall was her coronation crown, set with the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and a hand-written message from her daughter, the Queen, reading: 'In loving memory, Lilibet'.
An estimated 200,000 people turned out to pay their respects over three days.
It was the first lying in state where members of the public were subjected to a security check, which slowed the movement of the mourners.
At their longest, queues stretched across Lambeth Bridge and all the way along the South Bank to Southwark Cathedral, with people being warned to expect a wait of up to 12 hours at peak times.
Police were drafted in to deal with the security, large crowds and road closures.
The tradition of lying in state stretches back to the 17th century when Stuart sovereigns lay in state for a number of days.
Edward VII set the modern tradition of royal lying in state in Westminster Hall. He lay in state in 1910, as did King George V in 1936 and King George VI in 1952.
George VI - the Queen's father - was the last sovereign before Elizabeth II to die.
Two prime ministers - William Gladstone in 1898 and Sir Winston Churchill in 1965 - also lay in state at Westminster Hall, attracting hundreds of thousands of people.
In 1930, there was an unusual lying in state in Westminster Hall for the victims of the R101 Airship disaster.
The experimental rigid British airship caught fire as it crossed northern France, killing 48 of the 54 people on board.
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