When is the Queen’s funeral? A complete travel guide for a trip to London to pay your respects

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.

Many mourners will head to the city, and 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. Most will take place within the next ten days. The UK is in an official period of mourning from now until seven days after the Queen’s funeral.

Once the Queen’s coffin has been transported to London, it will be borne on a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. This will probably happen within the next five days. Specific dates are expected soon.

The Queen will then ‘lie in state’ for five days, mounted atop a catafalque in the middle of Westminster Hall. The hall will be open to the public for 23 hours a day. Expect long queues - many mourners lined up for hours to catch a glimpse of the Queen Mother’s coffin in 2002.

To get to Westminster hall, take a tube to Westminster station, St James’ Park or Embankment. All are within a five-minute walk.

A funeral date is not yet confirmed, but it will likely take place in 10 days. Monday 19 September is