Queue to see Queen's Lying-in-State closed after reaching 'final capacity'

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The queue to see the Queen's Lying-in-State has been closed on Sunday as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said: “The queue to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State is at final capacity and is now closed to new entrants. “Please do not attempt to join the queue.

Stewards will manage those already nearby.Thank you for your understanding.” The late monarch’s coffin will remain in Westminster Hall for the public to view until 6.30am on Monday, ahead of the state funeral in Westminster Abbey.The announcement had been expected throughout the day on Sunday as waiting times hit a peak of 14 hours at 10am.

By 9pm the waiting time was seven hours as the last crowds filed through, with people collecting wristbands for entry at London Bridge.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s had been keeping queuers updated on the situation and at 9.30am this morning said: "A decision will be taken today on when entry to the queue for Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State will close as it reaches final capacity. "Queue times are already 13.5 hours and may increase. "To avoid disappointment please do not set off to join the queue." The final mourner will view the coffin at 6.30am on Monday ahead of the state funeral.The Lying-in-State will come to an end ahead of the funeral tomorrow and earlier it was confirmed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte will attend the Queen’s state funeral.