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Hundreds of thousands are expected to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II over the next week.
A Lying-in State period will begin on Wednesday, September 14th, where the Queen’s coffin will rest in Westminster Hall on a raised platform, which is called a catafalque.
The public will be able to visit 24 hours a day.
The Lying-in State period will end on the morning of the funeral on September 19th.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8th at the age of 96.
We have published guidance for those wishing to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State, which opens at 5pm on 14 September
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— Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (@DCMS) September 12, 2022
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