Queen Elizabeth's London coffin procession for lying in state - start time, route, viewing areas and how to watch
13.09.2022 - 13:17
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The late Queen's coffin will be moved from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Palace for the lying in state.
The procession will begin from Buckingham Palace at 2:22pm on Wednesday, September 14. The Queen will Lie-in-State at the Palace of Westminster until Monday, September 19, and members of the public may visit to pay their respects.
Warnings and guidance has been issued by the government on how members of the public can attend, how to watch on TV, and what items they can and cannot bring. Large crowds are expected to gather to attend the procession, and stewards will be placed by viewing areas and along the route to direct people.
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Here's everything you need to know about the procession.
The procession will begin from Buckingham Palace at 2:22pm on Wednesday 14 September. Viewing areas along the route will open at 11am.
The procession will travel along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, across Horse Guards Parade and onto Whitehall to Parliament Square and into the Palace of Westminster. The government is expected to release a map detailing the exact route today.
Ceremonial viewing areas have been established along the route for members of the public. The viewing areas will open at 11am on 14 September, and capacity will be limited and people will be admitted in order of arrival time.
However, the government have asked people not to camp in advance, and any who do may be asked to move. If the viewing area you intend to visit is full when you arrive, you will be directed to the screening site in Hyde Park where the ceremonial procession will be shown on large screens.
The viewing areas along the procession route are the Green Park side of The Mall,