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Some mourners are joining the queue at Southwark Park, but official advice is that entry to the queue is at a standstill with the current waiting time estimated at 14 hours.
Among thousands of members of the public who have already queued to see the Queen lie in state was David Beckham, who said he waited more than 12 hours.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and British MPs were among the leaders who also paid their respects to the Queen at Westminster Hall on Friday.
Two mourners queuing on Wednesday were allegedly sexually assaulted by a man, a court has heard.
Meanwhile, the king has returned to London from Wales ahead of a 15-minute vigil to be held around his mother’s coffin at around 7.30pm. She will be alongside her siblings, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex, as they did in Edinburgh.
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The King and Queen Consort spent the day in Wales for the first time since the King became monarch. The couple were in Cardiff to hear tributes from politicians, attend a service and greet mourners.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have spoken to troops from Australia, New Zealand and Canada at an army training center in Surrey. They will attend the Queen’s state funeral.
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Confirmed: Queuing resumed, 24 hour wait
Entry to the queue has resumed, the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed.
The line to see the Queen lie in state was halted for hours on Friday as it reached capacity.
Although mourners will now be able to join the queue at Southwark Park, the expected waiting time is more than 24 hours.
People are also being warned that overnight temperatures will be cold and the queue may stop again if it reaches capacity.
You can follow the queue live here.
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Can I join the queue at Southwark Park?
There has been some confusion over whether the queue to see the Queen lying in state, which stretched as far as Southwark Park, has reopened.
The line was halted on Friday morning after reaching capacity, and the government issued advice for people not to attend and to check back later.
The live stream of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports queue is still broadcasting this message.
However, there are reports that some people joined the queue on Friday afternoon despite this.
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Deputies criticized for skipping the queue
As members of the public queue for hours to see the Queen lie in state, a rule allowing MPs and peers to skip the queue along with up to four guests has drawn criticism.
David Beckham has been praised after it emerged he waited 13 hours, along with members of the public, to visit Westminster Hall. Holly Willoughby and Philip Scofield “skipped” each other’s tails.
Most parliamentary staff can also skip the queue and bring a guest.
But people who work directly for MPs and peers, such as parliamentary researchers, cannot.
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Pictured: Prince William and Kate meet Commonwealth troops
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Queue: 400 people treated by ambulance crews
Ambulance crews have attended to 435 members of the public along the route of the queue to see the Queen lying in state and surrounding areas over the past two days.
Some 291 people along the queue’s route and around London received medical attention on Wednesday, with 17 requiring hospital treatment, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) said.
Another 144 people were treated Thursday, and 25 people were taken to hospital.
The LAS said most of the incidents they attended were fainting and collapses, leading to head injuries.
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Prince William and Kate meet Commonwealth troops
The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at Pirbright Army Training Center in Surrey to meet Commonwealth troops due to take part in the Queen’s state funeral.
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Two villains allegedly sexually assaulted in line
Two mourners queuing to pay their respects to the Queen were allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who dove into the River Thames to escape, a court has heard.
Adio Adeshine, 19, allegedly exposed himself and pushed mourners from behind as they queued in Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday evening after Westminster Hall opened its doors to the public.
More details here.
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King leaves Cardiff
The King and Queen Consort have left Wales after meeting politicians and members of the public.
They will return to London to take part in a vigil at their mother’s coffin at around 7.30pm, alongside their siblings.
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Quotes of the day
King Charles III and the Queen consort arrive at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff for a service of prayer and reflection for the life of Queen Elizabeth II (PA)
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“Her ability to influence, to use soft power – no less significant, no less authoritative – illustrates the wise and careful thinking she brought to her role. Prime ministers found her a trusted confidant. His attention to matters of government, his knowledge of world events and the longevity of his reign gave him an unparalleled perspective and ability to see the distant scene” – Andrew John, Archbishop of Wales, paying tribute to the late Queen during a memorial service in Cardiff attended by King Charles.
“She was an extraordinary role model and an inspiration to many. In all the engagements I have had with her, she showed great compassion, humility and pure warmth. Making myself the Victoria Cross is one of the most beautiful memories that I will hold dear near. my heart” – Color Sergeant Johnson Beharry VC, before joining other recipients of Britain’s highest military honour, in the Queen’s funeral procession.
“The music, I think, has been so important. It’s been so wonderful to create the right atmosphere and to bring out our emotions” – classical singer Katherine Jenkins on the impact of the music chosen for the Queen’s memorial services.