Crowds of mourners are set to snake along the Thames as millions descend on London to see the Queen lying in state
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Lambeth Palace is also expected to arrange a multi-faith pastor service to provide support to those who need it. The main queue has step-free access, the Government said, with a separate accessible route also planned to run from Tate Britain where timed entry slots will be issued for a queue going along Millbank to the Palace of Westminster.Signs have been put up around London ahead of Wednesday.Once inside, the public can expect to walk past the coffin of the Queen, which will be raised on a catafalque and will be draped in the Royal Standard, with the Orb and Sceptre placed on top.
The coffin will be guarded at all hours by units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, the Household Division or Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London.Venues including the Southbank Centre, the National Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe will open for longer hours to accommodate those queuing.
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