Ways to pay your respects to Queen Elizabeth II

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by Lorna White |
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Like many people who have paid tribute, it's understandable why you might want to pay your respects to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II following her very sad passing after her historic 70-year reign.

How to send a message of condolence

You can send a message of condolence to the Royal Family via their website here: https://bit.ly/3Qur3Rs

A selection of these messages will be passed onto members of the Royal Family and some may even be held in the Royal archives.

Alternatively, if you prefer to sign a book of condolence in person, there are many physical books to sign in your local area. With a quick search online, you should be able to find where your nearest book of condolence is located.

How to visit the Queen lying-in-state

If you're keen to pay your respects in person, you are able to physically visit the Queen lying-in-state. Once her coffin has been transported from Balmoral, Scotland to London, it'll be taken to Westminster Hall.

Here, the Queen's coffin will be placed in the centre of the hall on a raised platform where the public can visit and pay their respects before the funeral takes place. The coffin is guarded around the clock by units from the Sovereign’s Bodyguard, Foot Guards or the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

When will the Queen be lying-in-state?

It's estimated that the coffin will reach the Palace of Westminster on Tuesday September 13, 2022 once it has travelled from Scotland to Buckingham Palace. Once her coffin has arrived, Westminster Hall will be open for 23 hours a day for a three-day period.

Other ways to pay your respects

Many people are flocking to the Royal residencies to pay their respects, leaving flowers, letter and taking a moment to remember Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace, Balmoral and Windsor in particular will be very busy over the next week.

In addition to this, the night before the funeral, church services and memorial services will be held across the country where members of the public can pay their respects.

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