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Guidance published this week for people visiting Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State at the Palace of Westminster sets out information on accessibility for disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people and people with long-term health conditions and mobility issues.
Accessibility arrangements include:
An accessible queue will be open to people who have specific accessibility requirements or who are unable to stand for long periods of time. The scheme will enable people with specific needs to be admitted in the next available entry slot for the Lying-in-State. When it is time for your visit, you can join the accessible queue.
Disabled people who need to join the separate, accessible queue, should travel to a kiosk located outside Tate Britain, where accessible facilities – including accessible toilets, a water point, and BSL interpreters – will be available. If you require this queue, you may be accompanied by one carer or companion.
Capacity for each time slot will be capped. People can use the space in the Tate Britain which has seating, toilets and ‘quiet space’ areas while waiting for the next slot to open. We cannot guarantee everyone seeking a place in the accessible queue will be given access to the Lying-in-State because of overall capacity limits.
The route from the kiosk to Westminster Hall is approximately 800 metres and is step-free for people with mobility needs. Accessible toilets will also be provided on the route from the Tate Britain to Westminster Hall in Victoria Park South. Trained marshals and volunteers will be on hand to provide support to people travelling to the Lying-in-State.
British Sign Language video: Accessibility arrangements for Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State
Time slots cannot be booked in advance.
This guidance is also available in easy read format (PDF, 3.05 MB, 9 pages)
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BSL video added
The information in the ‘separate accessible route’ section has been updated: “If you require this queue, you may be accompanied by one carer or companion.”
Accessibility arrangements for Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State: easy read has been added.
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