Mourners wishing to see Queen to face airport-style security checks and mile-long queues

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Her Majesty The Queen have been revealed.Since the death of the 96-year-old last week (September 8), millions of Brits have been lining the streets of London, Scotland and Windsor to pay their own tributes outside of key Royal buildings.But since the announcement was made that the Queen will be lying-in-state from Wednesday (September 14) at Westminster Hall, many have been waiting for details of how they can pay their final respects to her.READ MORE: King Charles gives first glimpse at what coins, stamps and post boxes will look likeAnd details have now been revealed.Those wishing to pay their respect to the late monarch’s coffin in London’s Westminster Hall will be able to file solemnly past 24 hours a day from 5pm on Wednesday until 6.30am on the day of the funeral – Monday (September 19).But the Government has stressed that the queue will continuously move – with little chance to rest or sit down – and the very long line of those waiting is expected to stretch through central London.Visitors will also face airport-style security checks, with tight restrictions on what can be taken in.

Flowers, tributes, candles, flags, photos, hampers, sleeping bags, blankets, folding chairs and camping equipment will all banned, with only one small bag per person permitted – and this will also be checked by security.Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to the capital for the once-in-a-lifetime proceedings, which will see the Queen’s closed coffin resting on a raised platform, called a catafalque.It will be located in Westminster Hall, draped in the Royal Standard with the Orb and Sceptre placed on top.Delays to public transport and road closures around the area are expected and people are being urged to check ahead.