Across the world, millions are grieving the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.Tributes have poured in from every corner of the globe, from New Zealand to New York.But London - the city where the monarch spent the Blitz and lived much of her life - will doubtless be the centre of commemoration.
As of Wednesday morning, more than 2000 people were already lining up to see the Queen lying-in-state.With hundreds of thousands more mourners expected, the cabinet office is urging travellers to plan ahead. "We recognise that many people will travel to Buckingham Palace and other Royal Residences as a mark of their respect,” a spokesperson said.“We expect large crowds, which can pose risks to public safety.
Those who do travel are asked to follow any instructions given to them by stewards and the police.”If you want to visit the capital to pay your respects, here’s everything you need to know.
If you’re visiting London, you’ll want to line up your visit with the key commemoration events. The UK is in an official period of mourning until seven days after the Queen’s funeral.