Meet Chrissy Heerey, the final particular person to see Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state | World News

Chrissy Heerey grew to become the final particular person on Monday to see Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state on the Westminster Corridor which was was closed for public forward of the monarch's funeral. The Queen's coffin was taken within the historic corridor final Wednesday following which an enormous variety of folks queued to catch a glimpse of the nation's longest-reigning monarch.

Chrissy Heerey had already visited the Queen however waited in line once more on Monday to see the monarch and expertise what she described as “one of many highlights of her life”.

"I used to be the final particular person to pay my respects to the Queen and it felt like an actual privilege to try this. I might already been spherical as soon as, I went in at 1:15 this morning. It is one of many highlights of my life and I really feel very privileged to be right here," Chrissy Heerey instructed Birmingham Reside after popping out of the premises.

Lengthy queues have been seen alongside the financial institution of the River Thames as folks waited to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. The custom of lying-in-state is an honour accorded to sovereigns, present or previous queen consorts. Following this, Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin might be transferred to the close by Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.