The Queen's eight grandchildren, including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, stood vigil around her coffin as she lay in state at Westminster Hall.
All eight of Queen Elizabeth II s grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin Saturday, capping another huge day in which thousands came to pay their respects. Mourners huddled in a line that snaked across London, enduring the city s coldest night in months and waits that stretched up to 16 hours.
London, Sep. 18 (PTI/AP): Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials made final preparations on Sunday for the state funeral of Queen
Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials made final preparations Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. Dignitaries are arriving in London for the funeral, to which around 500 royals, heads of state and heads of government from around the globe have been invited.
Thousands of people spent London s coldest night in months huddled in line to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and authorities warned Saturday that arriving mourners face a 16-hour wait.