Queen's lying-in-state: How long is the queue? – BBC News

Image source, ReutersThere are huge queues along the banks of the River Thames, where people are waiting to pay their respects to the Queen.People have been told not to set off to join the queue as it reaches full capacity. A decision about when to close off entry to the queue is expected later on Sunday. Here’s what else you need you to know about the queue.How long will I have to queue? As of 18:30 BST, the estimated wait time was at least 8 hours. People already in the queue are being warned they will need to stand for many hours with little opportunity to sit down, as the queue is constantly moving. The maximum length the queue can be is 10 miles – with 6.9 miles from Westminster to Southwark, and a three-mile zigzag queue in Southwark Park. Can I still join the queue?On Sunday morning, the government tracker advised people not to set off to join the queue as the entry point might soon close.People who have already joined the queue have received coloured wristbands so they can leave for a drink, or to go to the toilet, and then return.Those in the queue are asked not…
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