Guests arriving at Westminster Abbey - live updates
Guests are beginning to arrive for the Queen’s state funeral.
Westminster Abbey can hold as many as 2,000 people which today will include members of foreign Royal Families, heads of state, and representatives from overseas governments. The dignitaries wishing to pay their respects will be received at the Abbey’s Great West Door by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and directed to their seats.Guests arriving for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II Live coverage of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be shown on the big screen in Millennium Square.The screening will be shown from around 10am-6pm.
Entry to the designated viewing area will be free with a limited number of seating options provided on a first come first served basis. People are also welcome to bring their own small portable chairs, food and or hot drinks if they wish.The venue security team will be running bag searches ahead of entering the designated viewing area and strictly no alcohol, glass or large items of furniture will be permitted.
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