Details published for how public can attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall

  • Lying-in-State will take place from Wednesday 14 September until Monday 19 September
  • Public will be able to walk past The Queen’s coffin to pay respects
  • A ceremonial procession which precedes the Lying-in State will convey Her Majesty The Queen from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall

Members of the public will be able to pay their respects to Her Majesty The Queen at the Lying-in-State at The Palace of Westminster in London from Wednesday evening.

Ahead of that a ceremonial procession will take place on Wednesday afternoon that will see The Queen’s coffin travel from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster for the Lying-in-State.

Members of the public can watch the procession in person at the ceremonial viewing areas along the processional route, or at a screening site in Hyde Park.
At the Lying-in-State, The Queen’s closed coffin will rest on a raised platform, called a catafalque, in Westminster Hall and will be draped in the Royal Standard with the Orb and Sceptre placed on top. Each corner of the platform will be guarded around the clock by a vigil of units from the Sovereign’s Bodyguard, the Household Division, or Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London.

The public will be able to file past the coffin 24 hours a day from 5pm on Wednesday 14 September until 6.30am on the day of the funeral – Monday 19 September.

Those wishing to attend will be required to queue for many hours, possibly overnight. Large crowds are expected and people are encouraged to check ahead, plan accordingly and be prepared for long wait times.

All those attending the Lying-in-State will go through airport-style security and there are tight restrictions on what you can take in, with only small bags permitted. Step-free access will be available for those who need it.

For those unable to travel, key moments of the ceremonial procession and the Lying-in-State will be broadcast on the BBC, Sky News and ITV.

Notes to editors:

Full guidance on attending the Lying-in-State can be found on gov.uk. Guidance on the procession will be issued on Monday 12 September.

The ceremonial procession will travel via Queen’s Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard.

The viewing areas and screening site at Hyde Park will open at 11am on Wednesday 14 September and people will be admitted in order of arrival time.

Please contact the UK Parliament media team for accreditation to the Lying-in-State within the Palace of Westminster.

Accreditation for the queue is not needed but please contact DCMS press office for details of filming locations within the queue.

For any media enquiries regarding the queue for the Lying-in-State please contact the DCMS press office on 020 8080 3054 or email ceremonialcomms@dcms.gov.uk.

For media enquiries regarding the Hyde Park screening of the ceremonial Procession contact mayorspressoffice@london.gov.uk.



Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen – Sunday 11 September 2022

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The following ceremonies and events are taking place today (Sunday 11 September 2022) across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen:

Scotland

10:00 – The Coffin of Her Late Majesty the Queen departs from Balmoral Castle for the journey to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

11:25 – The King’s Body Guard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour will march from the Castle Esplanade to the Mercat Cross.

11:50 – The main procession will make its way from Parliament House to the Mercat Cross.

12:00 – The Lord Lyon King of Arms will read the Proclamation to the people of Scotland. This will be followed by a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle.

12:30 – The Procession will then make its way to Edinburgh Castle where the Lord Lyon will read the second Proclamation.

16:00 – The Coffin arrives at Holyroodhouse.

For more information visit www.gov.scot

Wales

12:00 – Proclamations read in Cardiff Castle.

For more information visit www.cardiff.gov.uk

Northern Ireland

12:00 – Proclamations read in Hillsborough Castle.

12:00 – Gun Salutes in Hillsborough Castle.

For more information visit https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/

Royal Residences

For information on laying floral tributes at Royal Residences, including in London and Windsor visit https://www.royal.uk/mourning-and-condolence-arrangements-royal-residences

Published 11 September 2022



Prime Minister Liz Truss’s call with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte: 10 September 2022

Press release

Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

The Prime Minister spoke to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte this afternoon.

Prime Minister Rutte expressed his condolences on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and said that the people of the Netherlands had been shocked and saddened by her passing.

The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Rutte for his kind words and the leaders paid tribute to King Charles III on the day of his proclamation.

The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Rutte agreed on the importance of the UK-Netherlands relationship and looked forward to working together as close neighbours and likeminded partners.

Published 10 September 2022



Prime Minister Liz Truss’s call with President Emmanuel Macron of France: 10 September 2022

Press release

Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with President Emmanuel Macron.

The Prime Minister spoke to President Macron of France this afternoon.

President Macron expressed his deepest condolences on the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The leaders agreed on the profound mark Her Majesty The Queen made not just on the UK but the world, and the Prime Minister thanked President Macron for his words.

The leaders agreed on the value of a strong UK-France relationship as we work together to tackle the energy crisis caused by Putin’s illegal war, as well as other security, defence and strategic issues.

They looked forward to meeting soon to discuss these issues.

Published 10 September 2022



Prime Minister Liz Truss’s call with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland: 10 September 2022

Press release

Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke with Prime Minister of Poland.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, this afternoon.

Prime Minister Morawiecki expressed his condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The leaders agreed that Her Majesty The Queen’s long reign and life of public service is as an inspiration to many.

The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Morawiecki agreed on the strength of the UK-Poland relationship, particularly as we work together to support the people of Ukraine.

Published 10 September 2022