Queen Elizabeth II's 'solemn' lying-in-state ends: What occurs subsequent | World News

Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state formally ended because the doorways of Westminster Corridor had been closed to the general public. The monarch has been lying-in-state within the oldest constructing on the parliamentary grounds since Wednesday this week as individuals filed previous her coffin to pay their respects. Lengthy queues had been seen alongside the financial institution of the River Thames as individuals waited to bid farewell to Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully final Thursday. She was 96.

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The solemn custom of lying-in-state is an honour accorded to sovereigns, present or previous queen consorts. Since 1910, when King Edward VII lay-in-state within the Westminster Corridor, all sovereigns have lain in state on the historic 900-year previous corridor. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mom, who died on 30 March, 2002, lay-in-state in Westminster Corridor for 10 days earlier than her funeral. Earlier monarchs to lie-in-state in Westminster Corridor embody Edward VII, George V, and George VI.

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US President Joe Biden paid his tributes to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral, showing on a balcony overlooking the coffin of the monarch as she lay in state.

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will now be transferred to the close by Westminster Abbey forward of the state funeral.