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The Queen's funeral

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman over a year ago

all loved up

I wanted to but am working x

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By *offiaCoolWoman over a year ago

Kidsgrove

No, but I will join my neighbours and be glued to the TV though.

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By *uke olovingmanMan over a year ago

Gravesend

Nope..Maybe visit her grave when the fuss has died down a bit ..give it a few months

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By *orphia2003Woman over a year ago

Tonypandy.

No.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *ackformore100Man over a year ago

Tin town

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Maybe.. Unless they are on strike. I mean its a once in our lifetime experience right?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Considering trying to go for the lying in state, but there's no train tickets on sale from Manc for next weekend at all and Westminster Hall doesn't look very disability accessible and there's no info online at all. I don't know if it's a good idea.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

I know what you mean and have felt the same...

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By *allySlinkyWoman over a year ago

Leeds

I will be on holiday in Croatia

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We have no choice as we live here.

On a serious note we did go to Buckingham palace late on Friday night and it was Very sombre but in a nice way if that makes any sense at all. We were discussing earlier if we would go to watch the funeral possession but the answer is probably not as when we went to Buckingham palace we didn't get there till nearly midnight and it was so busy. We will probably stay-at-home and watch it on the television.

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off.. "

Same with me. I have considered it but the fact my youngest will have to come too makes me think I won’t.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Maybe.. Unless they are on strike. I mean its a once in our lifetime experience right? "

Meh, Charles is getting up there in age tbf

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

It’ll be too busy for me but, go.

Book that train ticket or you’ll be kicking yourself for not going

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I visited London once. And I stick with my accepted reasoning to never go again.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off.. "

Going to Buckingham palace isn't too bad particularly if you go later in the evening or very early in the morning. It's very well organised down there.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though. "

The lack of train tickets makes it an academic issue for now..... So long as wheelchairs can get in the hall, I'd consider it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though.

The lack of train tickets makes it an academic issue for now..... So long as wheelchairs can get in the hall, I'd consider it. "

You would have to check to be a 100% certain but when we went down to Buckingham palace the other night we were allowed through barriers other people weren't and helped to get through the crowds by the police.

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan over a year ago

I will choose that time to drive home, there is a good chance the motorway will be quiet

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By *offiaCoolWoman over a year ago

Kidsgrove

Maybe a lovely fabber might let you stay at theirs in London and you could travel the night before ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

In a word NO...

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By *ean counterMan over a year ago

Market Harborough/ Kettering

I will be in Turkey otherwise I would have tried to go

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

National Express and Megabus are good options for London. As it happens I'm in London this week but I won't attend the funeral. Utmost respect for the lady, but TV coverage will be extensive and I don't do crowds..

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though.

The lack of train tickets makes it an academic issue for now..... So long as wheelchairs can get in the hall, I'd consider it.

All I can find on Disability Rights UK is from 9th Sept which states:

"Details will shortly be published by the Government on Disabled access to the lying in state. We will share this as it becomes available."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Maybe a lovely fabber might let you stay at theirs in London and you could travel the night before ?"

That wouldn't make any difference to be honest they would probably be better to get a train into central London and walk. The tubes are insane going in towards Green Park, Westminster, St James's park And pretty much any zone one tube station at the moment. We went down to Buckingham palace at about midnight on Friday night and there were still thousands upon thousands of people there when we left at 2 AM. There is no quiet time here at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though.

The lack of train tickets makes it an academic issue for now..... So long as wheelchairs can get in the hall, I'd consider it.

All I can find on Disability Rights UK is from 9th Sept which states:

"Details will shortly be published by the Government on Disabled access to the lying in state. We will share this as it becomes available.""

I definitely saw something about this today I think it might have been on London bcc news FB page but I will see if I can find it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My son watched the Queens Coffin pass on her way to Holyrood Palace, he doesn't live that far so was able to walk down, said it was deadly silent as She went past....He also watched the proclamation which he said was cool. I would of been in Edinburgh too this weekend to see it if I could of

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off.. "

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i gi, will i be able to move around and see anything

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i gi, will i be able to move around and see anything"

You won't be able to move around easily I don't think. There are already people camping out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Sunday trains are almost sold out for me

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

I know what you mean and have felt the same..."

Its strange isn't it.. I'm not really an avid royal family fan

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"We have no choice as we live here.

Everyone i know who lives in London is saying the same

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Maybe.. Unless they are on strike. I mean its a once in our lifetime experience right?

Meh, Charles is getting up there in age tbf"

He's male though.. She is special for her gender to many of us

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Get it booked midnight. As above you’ll regret not doing. Trust your gut instinct xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Maybe.. Unless they are on strike. I mean its a once in our lifetime experience right? "

Not for her

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

No.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

It’ll be too busy for me but, go.

Book that train ticket or you’ll be kicking yourself for not going "

I might see uf i can work from London for the full week

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

I know what you mean and have felt the same...

Its strange isn't it.. I'm not really an avid royal family fan "

I’m not really. It’s just the Queen though for me. I know I wouldn’t be bothered about going if it was any of the others. I’ve always loved the Queen. Not bothered about the rest.

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By *mp411Man over a year ago

chester

Hell no hate londonistan

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have no choice as we live here.

Everyone i know who lives in London is saying the same "

The tube stations are just ridiculous at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"National Express and Megabus are good options for London. As it happens I'm in London this week but I won't attend the funeral. Utmost respect for the lady, but TV coverage will be extensive and I don't do crowds.."

I am a little concerned about covid too, i mean someone is bound to have it right

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

I know what you mean and have felt the same...

Its strange isn't it.. I'm not really an avid royal family fan

I’m not really. It’s just the Queen though for me. I know I wouldn’t be bothered about going if it was any of the others. I’ve always loved the Queen. Not bothered about the rest. "

Yes, snap

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By *r FirecrackerMan over a year ago

London

Yes I will be going, it’s 30 mins on the train and I can drive if needs be and park at work.

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By *itty9899Man over a year ago

Craggy Island

No.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i gi, will i be able to move around and see anything

You won't be able to move around easily I don't think. There are already people camping out. "

Already... Hmmmm

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Would love to go down and pay respect but unfortunately will probably have to watch on TV

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Get it booked midnight. As above you’ll regret not doing. Trust your gut instinct xx"

But then if i can't be part of it, I'll kick myself for not watching it on tbe TV

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By *offiaCoolWoman over a year ago

Kidsgrove

I am a little concerned about covid too, i mean someone is bound to have it right "

If you are outside the risks are so much lower, and it no hardship to wear a mask.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i gi, will i be able to move around and see anything

You won't be able to move around easily I don't think. There are already people camping out.

Already... Hmmmm"

Yes they started pitching tents on Friday.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anyone driving from north west let me know

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i go, will I be able to move around and see anything

You won't be able to move around easily I don't think. There are already people camping out.

Already... Hmmmm

Yes they started pitching tents on Friday. "

Wow over a week to go!

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan over a year ago

Bradford

Respect to anyone who goes

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By *ottom charlieMan over a year ago

washington

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

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wish i could but i will be in fuerteventura but will be watching on a telly somewhere wearing a black shirt and tie,, not really bothered about going the whole episode has taken the edge off going on holiday,,,

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By *ihimbiherCouple over a year ago

lightwater

We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"It’s a piece of history isn’t it?

You can say “I was there” but actually you’ll see more on the telly.

I’m tempted to be part of history. But the throngs of people as you say puts me off..

That is exactly what I'm dithering over.. Even if i go, will I be able to move around and see anything

You won't be able to move around easily I don't think. There are already people camping out.

Already... Hmmmm

Yes they started pitching tents on Friday.

Wow over a week to go! "

Honestly central London is absolutely crazy right now. At midnight on Friday Green Park station was busier than it normally is at rush hour on a week day. They even have had to close it a few times as it's been too packed and that never happens.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

There is disabled access I saw it on a local post earlier today on FB. There will be well over an extra one million people though.

The lack of train tickets makes it an academic issue for now..... So long as wheelchairs can get in the hall, I'd consider it.

All I can find on Disability Rights UK is from 9th Sept which states:

"Details will shortly be published by the Government on Disabled access to the lying in state. We will share this as it becomes available.""

I would have gone but because of carrying enough oxygen tanks for me I'd have to drive and the thought of trying to drive round and through London with all the extra people makes it a no no for me. I'm not actually a huge royalist but I feel The Queen deserved my respect and I would have liked to pay my last respects in person.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds"

There will be no avoiding crowds at any time you go. We went to Buckingham palace on Friday at midnight and it was still crazy.

I was listening to a reporter earlier saying the expected wait time for people wanting to file past the coffin is expected to be over 4 hours at any time of the day. I'm not trying to put anyone off as I think it's important for people to go if they want to but I think it's also important for people to know there will be no quiet times.

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By *lexa999Woman over a year ago

Milton Keynes

I've just booked train tickets to go to London on Sunday. Planning on going to see the Queen lying in state and then stay overnight for the funeral.

Do it OP, you may regret it otherwise, especially as you're already considering going.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Get it booked midnight. As above you’ll regret not doing. Trust your gut instinct xx

But then if i can't be part of it, I'll kick myself for not watching it on tbe TV"
You can always record it midnight.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've just booked train tickets to go to London on Sunday. Planning on going to see the Queen lying in state and then stay overnight for the funeral.

Do it OP, you may regret it otherwise, especially as you're already considering going. "

Do you need tickets to get to see her lying in state?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds"

Is it open 24/7?

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By *lexa999Woman over a year ago

Milton Keynes

No it's a case of turning up and queueing. Well it was for Queen Mother when I went

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7? "

It will be, yes, up to 06:30 on the day of the funeral.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've just booked train tickets to go to London on Sunday. Planning on going to see the Queen lying in state and then stay overnight for the funeral.

Do it OP, you may regret it otherwise, especially as you're already considering going.

Do you need tickets to get to see her lying in state? "

We don't know yet as there are several different plans in place and at the moment don't know which one is going to be used. All the information at the moment says Information on how people can see the Queen lying in state Will be released within the next couple of days. It has been suggested it may be ticketed.

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By *partharmonyCouple over a year ago

Ruislip

"I wanted to but am working x"

I believe it is going to be a special bank holiday . Will that help?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7? "

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday."

Tomorrow?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

Tomorrow? "

No, the 19th.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

Tomorrow?

No, the 19th."

Will you have time to queue up on Monday before the funeral?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I just checked the timings, and Her Maj will be moved from Buck House to the Palace of Westminster when I am right in the area. I shall certainly give her a wave if our paths cross.

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By *oubleswing2019Man over a year ago

Colchester

No.

Not interested.

Not my family.

Not my business.

But I hope those that do go find whatever they are looking for and it helps them in whatever way they need/desire.

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've just booked train tickets to go to London on Sunday. Planning on going to see the Queen lying in state and then stay overnight for the funeral.

Do it OP, you may regret it otherwise, especially as you're already considering going.

Do you need tickets to get to see her lying in state?

Thank you.. I am considering driving down if i can work from home in London (i can stay with family)/friends)

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing… "

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm "

That's an idea!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm "

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh.

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

Tomorrow?

No, the 19th.

Will you have time to queue up on Monday before the funeral? "

I doubt it. I'm going for the occasion, the atmosphere and to just pay my respects. I've never been to any Royal event before but this does feel different - the most significant State event since the death of Churchill.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh. "

Urgh i don't think I can clear my diary

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now.."

There's been zero train tickets to buy from Manchester and back again on Sat or Sun since before the date was announced. Weekend of 24/25 is also unavailable to buy also. Other weekends available. I don't think Avanti have changed the ticketing since they called off the strike.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh.

Urgh i don't think I can clear my diary "

You don't have a shredder, or a delete button?.....'Yes, sorry peeps, device crashed..lost everything..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh. "

And they are moving her from St Giles to the Airport around 5pm Tuesday so I should imagine they'd have a shut off point on Tuesday for people wanting to pay their respects in St Giles

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

Tomorrow?

No, the 19th.

Will you have time to queue up on Monday before the funeral?

I would also add the Queen mother's funeral.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We have decided to see her when lying in state. Will go up Friday at midnight to hopefully avoid the crowds

Is it open 24/7?

It should be 23hrs a day. No tickets but long queues I'm sure.

I'm going on Monday.

Tomorrow?

No, the 19th.

Will you have time to queue up on Monday before the funeral?

What about the Queen Mother?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

To answer both ^ I was living abroad when she died so the impact was less for me at the time, although of course it was a very significant event.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"To answer both ^ I was living abroad when she died so the impact was less for me at the time, although of course it was a very significant event."

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By *icolerobbieCouple over a year ago

walsall

"I wanted to but am working x

I believe it is going to be a special bank holiday . Will that help? "

Not really as employers are under no obligation to give workers time off.

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By *asualsexMan over a year ago

#Gatwick#

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

If you want to go, do it. Book that ticket. It will be busy as hell so a bit of planning and good timing and your be good. Your regrets it later if you don’t go as it’s once in a lifetime as we also will never have a queen in our life time and it will be shown time and time again on tv and in catch up so you will not miss it in that way. Do it is my advice. I’m going to go up for sure.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nope I will not!

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By *orbidden eastMan over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

I work quite close by and I could already see a lot of people paying their respects on Friday already. I would love to go and pay my respects but the queue is gonna be just massive

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman over a year ago

all loved up

We have been told that we are unlikely to be able to even watch it

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By *ixedDevilMan over a year ago

Bootyville

Nooe. But I am going to enjoy the time I get off from work

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By *rispyDuckMan over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Best sit to watch the funeral is 'at home on your sofa'

Not a fan of mass gatherings, too many opportunistic pick pockets, risk of getting covid again & always chance of a terrorist attack. Home is safe and catch watch whole thing not just catxh glimpses

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By *hil most chillMan over a year ago

South East & Europe

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

The fact that we will be unable to avoid seeing it in some form, over and over, makes me want to witness it live even less. I guarantee I won't regret avoiding it either

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just to make sure, you mean?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Definitely considering it

Missy

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By *eroLondonMan over a year ago

Mayfair

I want to go and pay respects. I live near there. But I'm still ambivalent about the logistics such as crowds, tube trains etc.

I went to the Jubilee and it was very very busy then.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

No way

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

The fact that we will be unable to avoid seeing it in some form, over and over, makes me want to witness it live even less. I guarantee I won't regret avoiding it either

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

All of our stores are closing on the day of the funeral so I considered going for the funeral, but I dont know if I fancy the crowds with the kids in tow, my anxiety wouldn't handle it I don't think.

Tg x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

After reading about the upto 12 hour wait when the Queen Mum was lying in state, no.

Would love to go but I couldn't do it! Respect to those who do.

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By *riar BelisseWoman over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

No. Ive managed to be able to watch all the proceedings live on tv, from the announcement, the proclamations, her departure from Balmoral, her arrival at Edinburgh and will continue to do so over the coming week. It's been no less emotional than if I were there, and I've seen so much more than I would have done if I were there in the crowds due to the coverage, I'm happy to continue being there for her and with her on my sofa x

Good luck if you do make the trip x

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By *arcosaMan over a year ago

London

I can't go because I can't be bothered.

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By *rettyflamingoWoman over a year ago

Where the flamboyance of flamingos live

I shall be watching from my settee with nibbles and a glass of Prosecco, raising a glass to her.

If I lived closer I might of gone but as someone else commented you’ll see more watching it live on the telly.

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By *ercuryMan over a year ago

Grantham

Train operators are warning that it will be extremely busy over Sunday and Monday.

It will NOT be possible to travel by train, from London to Windsor to view proceedings at both ends.

The Queen will be buried in the crypt at St George's at Windsor, so there won't be a grave.

The lying in State will be very very busy. You will have to go through airport style security, and you may have to wait for several hours. I do expect it to be extremely well organised though.

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By *asycouple1971Couple over a year ago

midlands

Not going. Will try and watch it on TV. I am working from home that day.

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By *annaBeStrongMan over a year ago

wokingham

Quite annoyed it’s being made into a bank holiday. Certainly won’t be taking part after it’s cost me money

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I didn’t go to the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, Saturday 6th September 1997 which was at 9am in London so won’t be going to Queens. Will watch on TV like many others. If you wish to go then you should simply bite the bullet and go, otherwise you’ll regret not having gone, plan ahead and go OR just watch over and over again on TV.

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh.

And they are moving her from St Giles to the Airport around 5pm Tuesday so I should imagine they'd have a shut off point on Tuesday for people wanting to pay their respects in St Giles"

I am still tempted to do it… I am now looking at the logistics.. there is zero chance you would get parked anywhere close, so looking at some sort of park and ride thing from somewhere on the Edinburgh tram, or a train station to get my into Waverley… I would also need to find out last ones out!

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now..

Right… spoke to some old contacts from when I worked with the train companies… he said the trains are going to run, they may even try and put some more on depending on how many drivers fancy doing overtime … but because of the late strike cancellation notice they are not going to reopen advance seating as it needs to be done as a massive unblock… so trains are going to run non reservable.. and because of that the really really cheap tickets aren’t going to be available, but they are talking about removing all peak times restrictions on Thursday, Friday and next Tuesday

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd like to go but it's impossible for me to physically cope with it so i'll watch at home.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No its not something we considered.

NBVN x

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now..

Do you mind asking how it will work for booking disability assistance? You have to buy a ticket first then book assistance, but if I can't pre book a ticket....

Fabio, thank you so much for making inquiries

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

That's for all the different thoughts and great information

I can get a return ticket for £84, but i don't know if i can physically get back to the train in time for when it leaves.

So I'm thinking reluctantly that it would be best to watch it on TV

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By *ercuryMan over a year ago

Grantham

There will be no seating available at Westminster Hall, so you may be required to stand for several hours.

Only a very small bag will be allowed in.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"There will be no seating available at Westminster Hall, so you may be required to stand for several hours.

Only a very small bag will be allowed in."

I bring my own chair

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

I have no interest in it whatsoever..so won't even be watching it on the telly...

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By *host63Man over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

"Is anyone considering going to London for the Queen's funeral?

I know it will be mental with an additional 1m people there, but I'm on the verge of buying a train ticket .. I feel compelled to attend

Each to their own but it is not for me

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I wouldn’t put myself through that misery of getting on packed trains and fighting through a crowd to catch a glimpse of a coffin

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I wish i could be there but will have to settle for the tv

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By *luebell888Woman over a year ago

Glasgowish

I will be on holiday abroad but if I wasn't I would not get days off work at short notice.

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By *allySlinkyWoman over a year ago

Leeds

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By *ungle VIP 1Man over a year ago

colchester

Ill wouldnt be going but sure would watch on tv, but i wont even get work off!!!!

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now..

Do you mind asking how it will work for booking disability assistance? You have to buy a ticket first then book assistance, but if I can't pre book a ticket....

Fabio, thank you so much for making inquiries

That I can answer.. my job before the one I have now was in an assisted travel department of a railway company

Book your assistance as normal, the station will normally try and seat you in one of the 10 seats closest to the wheelchair space (these are the seats that assisted travel would hold anyway)

If they can’t do that, they will ring ahead to inform them

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"Re… the trains…. All the strikes next week have been cancelled.. so it’s more a capacity thing now..

Do you mind asking how it will work for booking disability assistance? You have to buy a ticket first then book assistance, but if I can't pre book a ticket....

Fabio, thank you so much for making inquiries

That I can answer.. my job before the one I have now was in an assisted travel department of a railway company

Book your assistance as normal, the station will normally try and seat you in one of the 10 seats closest to the wheelchair space (these are the seats that assisted travel would hold anyway)

If they can’t do that, they will ring ahead to inform them "

Thanks, I'd be travelling with a child and currently not able to bear weight, other than to stand still. I'd need the wheelchair space.......

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By *cunnylassCouple over a year ago

Exeter

I won't even watch it on television but Mandy will watch every minute.

Mike

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By *ickdasterdly51Man over a year ago

Lingfield

We are thinking of going to watch the cortege as it makes its way to Windsor, central London will be rammed.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sister and niece are going to do the lying in state thing in London…

Have to say I am awfully tempted to finish work early tomorrow and go up to Edinburgh to do the same thing…

Ohhh i could go to Edinburgh instead... Hmmmm

Would have to be tomorrow or Tuesday if Edinburgh.

And they are moving her from St Giles to the Airport around 5pm Tuesday so I should imagine they'd have a shut off point on Tuesday for people wanting to pay their respects in St Giles

If you are going to go to see the Queen line in state in Edinburgh you will need to make a decision soon. They have said on the news this morning to expect queues of over 12 hours.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

As much as my heart says I need to pay my respects as Elizabeth lies in state my head is telling me it will be much wider to stay well away from Westminster so I will despite former go with the latter..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"As much as my heart says I need to pay my respects as Elizabeth lies in state my head is telling me it will be much wider to stay well away from Westminster so I will despite former go with the latter.."

Wiser..

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By *JstarsoloWoman over a year ago

Wombwell, Barnsley

I will watch it on TV. The Queen will never know I wasn't there.

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By *idnight RamblerMan over a year ago

Pershore

Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?

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By *allySlinkyWoman over a year ago

Leeds

With all the massive crowds I doubt I would see anything and I bet the public toilets are vile

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?"

I am not over 50 but I couldn't hold my bladder for 12 hours.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?"

I doubt they will be that long for four days, and sure toilets will be available!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?

I doubt they will be that long for four days, and sure toilets will be available!"

It's what's being reported on the news today as people have already started queuing in London. Over 3 million people are expected to travel to London alone this week to see the Queen laying in state.

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By *ockosaurusMan over a year ago

Warwick

Nope. I can't stand London at the best of times.

This is just going to make it even worse for me.

If I wanted to watch it, I would on a big screen. Sure they will have one in the middle of my town like they do the Royal Weddings.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?

I doubt they will be that long for four days, and sure toilets will be available!"

I think they will be longer..

This is the biggest 'occasion' by far in our history..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?

I doubt they will be that long for four days, and sure toilets will be available!

I think they will be longer..

This is the biggest 'occasion' by far in our history.."

Maybe. But it is open almost 24hrs so I think there will be quieter periods.

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By *icolerobbieCouple over a year ago

walsall

"Queues of 12 hours for the lying in state part. Who over aged over 50 can hold their bladder for that long?

I doubt they will be that long for four days, and sure toilets will be available!

I think they will be longer..

This is the biggest 'occasion' by far in our history..

Maybe. But it is open almost 24hrs so I think there will be quieter periods."

A 12 hour queue generally doesn’t lend itself to quieter periods.

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Off to Edinburgh now…

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Good luck Fabio xx I feel very emotional!

Travel safely

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No fuel costs too much

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Safe Trip Fabio

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By *ackformore100Man over a year ago

Tin town

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Expecting your correspondents report later please..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Errr...nope

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Safe trip x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Hope you get file past the coffin. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have you decided to go midnight?

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By *eroLondonMan over a year ago

Mayfair

"Have you decided to go at midnight?"

•

I'm going at noon.

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By *ickie68Man over a year ago

Bristol

I was going to go being a ex guardsman but like you said it will be mad there

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Have you decided to go midnight?"

I think on reflection it makes sense to watch it on the TV at home

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you decided to go midnight?

I think on reflection it makes sense to watch it on the TV at home

If I'm honest I think you will probably see a lot more. If you feel the need to be around people is there somewhere open air where they are showing it on a big screen?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Have you decided to go midnight?

I think on reflection it makes sense to watch it on the TV at home

If I'm honest I think you will probably see a lot more. If you feel the need to be around people is there somewhere open air where they are showing it on a big screen? "

Yeah thats a good idea

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"There will be no seating available at Westminster Hall, so you may be required to stand for several hours.

Only a very small bag will be allowed in.

I bring my own chair

Me too N, do you always win at musical chairs like I do as well

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Only a short walk away for us.

We would never miss this.

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Can’t believe I watched it all on TV today! It is quite moving.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

If you're able, just walk and avoid using the Tube. The centre of London isn't as big as you might think. I walked from Kings Cross to Westminster quite easily before.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"If you're able, just walk and avoid using the Tube. The centre of London isn't as big as you might think. I walked from Kings Cross to Westminster quite easily before. "

This is true normally but at the moment lots of roads and Pavements are shut off.

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By *exi_LexiTV/TS over a year ago

caerphilly

They are all corrupt, I won't be wasting time or money for any royal

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

"If you're able, just walk and avoid using the Tube. The centre of London isn't as big as you might think. I walked from Kings Cross to Westminster quite easily before. "

I did Euston to Embankment by wheelchair back in June, just about half an hour. The issue is getting TO London. Avanti aren't making tickets or timetables available until perhaps Thursday of this week, for the weekend.

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By *arlomaleMan over a year ago

darlington

"They are all corrupt, I won't be wasting time or money for any royal "
no one is asking you to

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Good luck.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan over a year ago

here

"Off to Edinburgh now…

Respect

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

No, I couldn’t cope with the crowds.

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Edinburgh currently has an estimated 20,000 waiting to file past the coffin. That's a small queue compared to the estimates for people coming to London. It's about the same as use just one tube line over rush hours (c1.5 hours).

I'm in London but will watch it on telly and do the local things.

I was pleasantly surprised at the number of people at my local Proclamation yesterday.

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By *tylebender03Man over a year ago

Manchester

Nah - I’ll be sat at home watching Netflix, might go out somewhere if the weathers nice

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By *abioMan over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Just to let you know I did it.. I waited 5 hours in line, and I am so glad I did

Even just getting to know the people around me and hearing their stories..

It was peaceful.. almost reverential, it was beautiful

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"Nope..Maybe visit her grave when the fuss has died down a bit ..give it a few months

I'm doing the same as I can't cope with crazy crowd sizes

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Remember on a normal day, finding a toilet is awkward. It be absolutely chaos finding a loo. I been to nye nights in London and it's crazy then

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By *r SproutMan over a year ago

the middle

No but I will watch it on tv.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Just to let you know I did it.. I waited 5 hours in line, and I am so glad I did

Even just getting to know the people around me and hearing their stories..

It was peaceful.. almost reverential, it was beautiful "

I'm pleased you got there Fabio..

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By *amissCouple over a year ago

chelmsford

"Just to let you know I did it.. I waited 5 hours in line, and I am so glad I did

Even just getting to know the people around me and hearing their stories..

It was peaceful.. almost reverential, it was beautiful "

That's brilliant Fabio..very envious..

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan over a year ago

here

" Just to let you know I did it.. I waited 5 hours in line, and I am so glad I did

Even just getting to know the people around me and hearing their stories..

It was peaceful.. almost reverential, it was beautiful "

Lovely to hear this

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