Queue to pay respect to Queen’s coffin paused for six hours after reaching capacity
King Charles has recalled his late mother’s love for Wales as he spoke in both English and Welsh during a visit to the nation’s parliament.
“Through all the years of her reign, the land of Wales could not be closer to my mother’s heart,” he said.
King Charles greeted mourners in Wales during his first visit as monarch, accompanied by Queen Consort Camilla.
He faced a protest during his visit, however, with anti-monarchists holding a silent demonstration outside Cardiff Castle from 1pm.
In London, the queue to see the Queen’s coffin has reached capacity but plans to try and stop people joining the line have failed.
The Deparment for Culture, Media and Sport said that line would be closed off for at least six hours to manage capacity. However people just created a new queue along Jamaica Road, while waiting to join the original queue.
As a result the gates to Southwark park have been reopened. Mourners face a wait of 14 hours before they get to the Palace of Westminster.
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435 mourners treated by ambulance staff, with 42 hospitalised
Some 435 people queuing to see the Queen lying in state and in the surrounding areas have been treated by ambulance teams over the past two days.
On Wednesday, 291 people along the route of the queue and nearby in London were given medical assistance, 17 of whom required were hospitalised, London Ambulance Service said.
A further 144 people were treated on Thursday, with 25 people being taken to hospital.
The LAS said the majority of incidents attended were faints and collapses, resulting in head injuries.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting two women in queue to see Queen’s coffin
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.
Adio Adeshine, 19, allegedly exposed himself and pushed into the mourners from behind as they waited in the line of mourners at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday evening after Westminster Hall opened its doors to the public.
Adeshine is said to have gone into the River Thames in an attempt to evade police officers before coming out and being arrested.
He was remanded in custody on Friday after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
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Man accused of sexually assaulting women in queue for Queen’s coffin
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.
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Watch: King and Queen Consort arrive at Llandaff Cathedral
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Prince William and Kate meet troops from the Commonwealth
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Army Training Centre Pirbright in Surrey to meet troops from the Commonwealth who are to participate in the Queen’s state funeral.
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Breaking: Two women allegedly sexually assaulted in queue to see Queen’s coffin
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted in the queue to attend the Queen’s lying in state, a court has heard.
Adio Adeshine, 19, allegedly exposed himself and pushed into the mourners from behind as they waited in line at Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday evening after Westminster Hall opened its doors to the public.
He is said to have gone into the River Thames in an attempt to evade police officers before coming out and being arrested.
Adeshine was remanded in custody on Friday after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
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Watch: David Beckham enters Westminster Hall to see Queen
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183 pandemic heroes invited to the Queen’s funeral
183 volunteers, who helped their communities during the pandemic, have been invited to the Queen’s funeral.
The chosen few include an 88-year-old woman who records talking books for the bling, a campaigner against knife crime and a RNLI volunteer who saved 13 lives at sea.
The NHS will also have a part to play in the funeral, with doctors and nurses walking in front of the coffin after the ceremony.
One person who was invited was Pranav Bhanov, who helped deliver 1,200 free meals to vulnerable residents during the pandemic lockdown.
“I’m so grateful,” he said. “I will feel a bit out of place being in the vicinity of politicians and world leaders who I only ever see on television.”
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David Beckham pays his respects to the Queen at the Palace of Westminster
Former England footballer David Beckham has paid his respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall.
After waiting in line to see the coffin since 2am this morning, the footballer solemnly walked up to the coffin and bowed his head. He seemed to be on the brink of tears as he walked away from the casket.
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David Beckham says it is ‘special’ to queue to see Queen’s coffin and admits he started queueing at 2am
Former England football captain David Beckham joined the queue for the Queen’s lying in state at 2am on Friday, and said it was “special to be here”.
Speaking about paying tribute to the Queen on the football pitch, Mr Beckham told ITV News: “Every time that we stood there when we wore those Three Lion shirts and I had my armband and we sang God Save Our Queen, that was something that meant so much to us.
“Every time that we did it, it was something special.
“So this day was always going to be difficult, and it’s difficult for the nation, it’s difficult for everyone around the world, because I think everyone is feeling it, and our thoughts are with the family and obviously with everybody here today.
“Because it’s special to be here, to celebrate, and to hear the different stories that people have to say.”
Speaking about joining the queue, he added: “I thought by coming at 2am it was going to be a little bit quieter – I was wrong.”
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Prince William and Harry to stand at head and foot of Queen’s coffin at vigil
Eight of the Queen’s grandchildren will stand vigil beside her coffin in Westminster Hall on Saturday night, royal sources have confirmed.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, both in uniform at the King’s request, will stand at the head and foot of the Queen’s coffin respectively.
The other grandchildren will be in morning suits and dark formal dresses with decorations.
Prince William will be flanked by his cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, the children of the Princess Royal.
Prince Harry will be with the Duke of York’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
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