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The British can since 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, pray in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, in Westminster Hall. The queue is getting longer. 750,000 people are expected by Monday.
The British are ready to do anything to be able to greet their queen one last time. “Some were already there yesterday, in the rain, they slept there to be sure to be able to gather in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II”reports journalist Maëlys Septembre, in duplex from Westminster (United Kingdom), Wednesday, September 14.
The queue is impressive, with no less than eight kilometers in line. Each was given a numbered bracelet. Claire has been patient for 3h30. “For us, she is an exceptional monarch. King Charles will be fine, but Elizabeth II has done so much for this country and for the whole world. We are truly moved to be here to say goodbye to him.“, she says. The British are ready to wait a very long time, up to 30 hours in line for some.