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Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in London, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home. Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. She began to undertake public duties during the Second World War, serving in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In 1947, she married Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, a former prince of Greece and Denmark, with whom she has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
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Emotions, aches and steely determination in the great British queue to pay tribute to a beloved Queen

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Weary legs, aching backs and a steely determination to complete the most British of tasks for the Queen. Thousands of mourners are now filing past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her lying in state at the Palace of Westminster.

For so many Brits, it’s a final chance to say goodbye to the monarch who reigned for 70 years. It’s an experience leaving mourners overwhelmed by emotion as they leave the palace - met by a scrum of reporters from the world’s broadcasters.

The moment itself lasts just a few minutes, as mourners approach the Queen’s coffin, surrounded by 10 entirely still guards - so unmoved they appear unreal at first glance.

As they walk past on either side, a bow or curtesy is given by mourners as a final thank you to her majesty. READ MORE: Center Parcs tells guests they CAN now leave their lodges on Monday Yet the journey to get there is a long one - which is only set to get longer as thousands more join the miles-long line to see the Queen.

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