The Duke of Sussex will not be permitted to wear military uniform for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, it has been confirmed.
The Duke of York, as a non-working royal, has also been denied permission to wear military uniform at all ceremonial events apart from a final vigil at Westminster Hall.
Both served in in the military, with Prince Harry spending 10 years in the Army including a two-month stint in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2008.
Prince Andrew was in the Royal Navy for 22 years, including as a helicopter pilot during the 1982 Falklands War.
A source told The Telegraph that the Duke of Sussex can only wear morning dress at all other events during the period of mourning.
It is not yet known which events the duke will attend.
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The new Prince of Wales and his brother the Duke of Sussex will not take part in the procession that will follow the Queen’s coffin as it is moved from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral later on Monday.
The Queen’s children will take the lead, with Charles joined by the Princess Royal, Earl of Wessex and Duke of York.
The royal siblings will walk in a line behind the hearse carrying their mother’s coffin and a few steps behind will by Anne’s husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
Following in a car will be the Queen Consort and the Countess of Wessex.
Officers facing 12-hour shifts and cancelled leave as part of the mammoth policing operation following the Queen’s death want to work and show their respect to the late monarch, the head of a staff association has said.
Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said officers in the force "to a man and woman" had affection for the Queen and there had been no "gripes or groans" about the efforts expected from them.
The biggest-ever policing operation undertaken by the Met is being staged as millions of visitors including foreign dignitaries converge in London in the wake of the Queen’s death and the lead-up to her funeral.
Mr Marsh said: "It will be challenging, but the plan is very good, it’s been in place for a long time.
"It’s what we do, none of the officers are concerned about what’s in front of us or are daunted by it because it’s all laid down, it’s all planned, it’s all prepared.
"I don’t think any officer is concerned by it and they’re all prepared to do it because our sovereign is gone, who we actually swore allegiance to and serve as we do our new King, so they all want to do it.
"We haven’t had any gripes or groans about what’s asked of them or what’s required of them because they all, to a man and woman, had affection for our Queen and want to be part of it, and want to show their respect in any way they can."
The King is in Edinburgh for the ceremony.
London will experience "unprecedented travel demand" in the coming days as people visit the capital to pay their respects to the Queen, transport bosses warned.
Public transport users are being advised that the city will be "exceptionally busy" and they should expect Tube stations to temporarily close to avoid overcrowding.
Planning journeys in advance using the latest information "will be essential", according to a joint statement by Network Rail, Transport for London and industry body the Rail Delivery Group.
The organisations said: "As Her Majesty’s coffin travels to London to lie in state at the Palace of Westminster, it is expected that we will see unprecedented travel demand in the capital, especially from Wednesday 14 September.
"Transport providers have well-developed plans with extra staff and services coming on-stream to help people get to where they need to be."
London Underground passengers are urged to avoid Green Park station "if possible" due to "high numbers of customers passing through".
It is the nearest station to Buckingham Palace, but other nearby options include Victoria, Piccadilly Circus and St James’ Park.
Thursday’s Europa League clash between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven has been postponed “due to the severe limitations on police resources and organisational issues related to the ongoing events”, UEFA has announced.
The Government will continue with the remaining ministerial reshuffle once the period of mourning for the Queen comes to an end, Downing Street said.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman was asked if Liz Truss’s reshuffle remained incomplete, following the death of the Queen.
"I think that the vast majority has been done. There are still a small number of appointments still to be done.
"Obviously they will be done in due course but outside of the mourning period."
The first person to begin queuing for the Queen’s lying in state in London said she "really, really wanted to be part of it".
Vanessa Nathakumaran, 56, from Harrow, arrived at noon on Monday – more than 48 hours before the queue opens on Wednesday at 5pm.
She said she started admiring the royal family in her childhood in Sri Lanka before she moved to the UK in the 1980s.
Her great-uncle was knighted by King George VI and her daughter met the Queen as a air cadet, she said.
"I’m really proud of our family being involved in the time of the Queen’s life."
Asked why she had arrived to queue so early, she said: "I really really want to be part of it."
She added of the Queen: "She has done a good service to our country."
The King and Queen have arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh ahead of a series of engagements in the city.
After getting out of a car, the monarch spent time meeting members of the public behind a barricade and shaking their hands.
He also received gifts of flowers from well-wishers ahead of attending a Ceremony of the Keys and inspecting the guard of honour.
Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill has told a special sitting of the Northern Ireland Assembly that the Queen’s life and legacy will be "fondly remembered by many people around the world".
She said: "Everybody will agree that it was a mammoth achievement to have marked 70 years of dedicated public service to the British people when she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
"Today I wish to record the value and respect I place on the significant contribution Queen Elizabeth made to the advancement of peace and reconciliation between the different traditions on our island, and between Ireland and Britain during the years of the peace process.
"It is appropriate that this is rightfully recognised in this chamber today.
"I recognise that she was a courageous and gracious leader."
Cardiff Rugby have announced their first United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture against Munster has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, Sep 17.
In a statement, the club said: "The fixture had been scheduled to take place on Friday night but due to the visit of His Royal Highness King Charless III to the Welsh capital, the fixture has been postponed and rescheduled for the following day."
A URC statement said: “Originally due to take place on Friday night (19:35), significant logistical challenges have occurred due to the visit of HRH King Charles III and the Queen’s Consort to Cardiff on September 16.
“Broadcast facilities for both the host broadcaster (BBC Wales) and other TV facilities providers will be engaged in the coverage of the visit and the drain on available resources has resulted in the rescheduling of the game.
“The BKT United Rugby Championship would like to thank both Cardiff and Munster for their understanding in this matter which has occurred under very unique circumstances. It is also appreciated that BBC Wales made every effort to keep the fixture in its original date and time slot."
Cyclists were left bemused as a council closed a bike rack in Norwich city centre because of the royal period of mourning.
A sign on the rack, which was put in place by Norwich City Council, warned cyclists that their bicycles could be removed if they were left there between Friday, Sep 9 and Wednesday, Sep 21.
It read:
As temperatures rose throughout the day two elderly woman at the front of the crowd fainted within minutes of each other.
Alarmed members of the public raised the alarm and called for medics to come and assist after the pensioners collapsed.
Both women were taken away in wheelchairs having been given a blanket, water and oxygen.
Meanwhile, other crowd members tried to bribe flat owners on the street with food to let them into their apartments.
The two woman collapsed within a few metres of each other outside the entrance to St Giles Cathedral, where the crowd was at its deepest.
One woman fainted outside the Barbour shop and was kindly offered a tartan stool to sit on before paramedics took her away.
The King and Queen have arrived at Edinburgh Airport ahead of engagements in Scotland including the procession of his mother’s coffin to St Giles’ Cathedral this afternoon.
Scotland is awaiting the return of the King. Our reporter Catherine Lough is there for us.
The crowds are very tightly packed around the Royal Mile awaiting the service. However, some expressed annoyance that without a wristband they will be unable to see the Queen lying at rest, which can only be obtained from queuing at the Meadows.
"They should have told us that before," one woman waiting in the crowd said.
Commuters may want to "change their working patterns accordingly" as London will be "extremely busy" for the Queen’s lying in state, No 10 said.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: "At this point we can’t be more specific on numbers. We do expect it to be extremely busy.
"I think for the Queen Mother it was around 200,000 people (who attended), we expect (it) to be far more than that for this lying in state. But at this point, but we can’t be more specific into exact numbers."
On whether commuters should work from home this week if they normally travel into the capital from outside London, he said some people "may wish to change their working patterns accordingly", but acknowledged "not everyone will have that ability".
Asked if there will be any facilities for people who physically cannot queue for 30 hours, he said: "Obviously we want everyone to be able to attend regardless of whether they have disabilities. Our focus is on ensuring they have the information needed to make the decision about what’s right for them.
"There will be toilet facilities, there will be first aid available, there will be the ability for people obviously to go and use toilets and return to queues and things like that."
Unlike in England, where fixtures went ahead, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) made the decision to postpone all senior rugby matches in the country in the days following the Queen’s death.
Now, the union has said it expects fixtures this coming weekend will go ahead.
Any games scheduled for Monday, the day of the funeral, should be rearranged, the WRU said in a statement.
People will be invited to come together to "mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II" during a minute’s silence on Sunday, No 10 said.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: "At 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the state funeral, there will be a one-minute silence where the public are invited to come together and observe a national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
"The silence can be marked privately at home on your own or with friends and neighbours, out on your doorstep or street with neighbours, or at any locally arranged community events and vigils.
"We encourage local community groups, clubs and other organisations to mark this moment of reflection. And if you are overseas, people are encouraged to mark the silence at their local time.
"The shared national moment of reflection is an opportunity for everyone across the UK to mark the death of Her Majesty and we will set out details of where the Prime Minister will mark it closer to that time."
Members of the public are invited to observe a one-minute silence at 8pm on Sunday September 18 to remember the Queen, Downing Street said.
Mourners have been told to stop leaving Paddington Bears and marmalade when they pay tribute to the late Queen.
As part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Queen Elizabeth II filmed a sketch with the popular bear, which featured their shared love of marmalade sandwiches.
The children’s character’s official Twitter account was one of millions to send a message of condolence on Thursday, saying: "Thank you ma’am, for everything."
The connection prompted dozens of people to leave soft toys and jars of marmalade, but The Royal Parks – the charity which manages 5,000 acres of royal parkland across London – has asked mourners to stop doing so.
Latest from the Scottish Football League:
Following confirmation of the postponement of all fixtures in the professional game across Scotland last weekend as a mark of respect for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we can confirm the intention for the professional game to resume as normal.
The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) announced its concerts in London this week will take place but will now begin with the National Anthem.
A tweet from its official account said: "We confirm that this week’s LSO concerts at the Barbican on Wed 14, Thu 15 & Sun 18 will go ahead as planned, with no changes to the repertoire but with the addition of the National Anthem at the start of each concert. We look forward to welcoming everyone."
Well-wishers have dropped flowers into the fountain in Green Park near Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the Queen.
Flowers and teddy bears, including a stuffed corgi, continue to be laid at the foot of the fountain.
Sylvia Willcox, who laid flowers, remembers watching the Coronation on television when she was seven.
She told the PA news agency she wanted to come to the palace "to pay respects and to see everyone in the same frame of mind.
She said of the Queen, "we’ve always admired her and loved her".
The Duke of York will not wear uniform at ceremonial events during the period of mourning for the Queen, except at the final vigil in Westminster Hall as a special mark of respect, sources said.
Working members of the royal family will wear military uniform when present at five ceremonial events during this period of mourning the Queen.
These are the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, the procession to Westminster Hall and service of prayer and reflection, the Vigil at Westminster Hall, the state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel Windsor.
But as a non-working member of the royal family, the Duke of York will not wear uniform except as a special mark of respect for the Queen at the final vigil in Westminster Hall, sources said.
A woman who was arrested during the accession proclamation for the new King in Edinburgh has been charged.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in connection with a breach of the peace.
"She was charged and was released on an undertaking to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date."
The first full King’s Guard Mount began its procession from Wellington Barracks towards Buckingham Palace.
The sound of drums and trumpets could be heard throughout Green Park as the Number 12 Company Irish Guards marched towards Buckingham Palace.
The guards carried a standard adorned with a black ribbon as they moved to take over from the Coldstream Guards.
The King is heading to Scotland.
He has boarded a plane in RAF Northolt, in west London.
The First Minister stated: "This Parliament and this nation are in mourning today.
"At the heart of it all, of course, is the sense of loss felt by those who were closest to Her Majesty.
"Our thoughts are with the entire royal family – and we are honoured by the presence here, of His Majesty, King Charles III, and The Queen Consort."
Ms Sturgeon continued: "In an ever-changing world, especially in turbulent times, Her Majesty was the great constant – the anchor of our nation.
"Even towards the end, as her health declined, her genuine love of Scotland and profound sense of public service never faltered.
"She performed her duties with dedication and wisdom, setting an exceptional example to each and every one of us.
"We stand ready to support His Majesty as he continues his own life of service and builds on the extraordinary legacy of his beloved mother Queen Elizabeth – the Queen of Scots."
Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the Queen as the "anchor of our nation" ahead of a Motion of Condolence in the Scottish Parliament.
The Scottish First Minister said that in an "ever-changing world, especially in turbulent times" the Queen had been a "great constant".
She also spoke about the Queen’s "genuine love of Scotland" and her "profound sense of public service", which Ms Sturgeon said "never faltered".
Her comments came ahead of tributes to Elizabeth II at a special sitting of the Scottish Parliament later on Monday.
All business there was suspended last week after it was announced on Thursday that she had died peacefully at Balmoral Castle.
King Charles III will be in Holyrood with his wife, the Queen, to hear tributes from Ms Sturgeon and the other party leaders in the Motion of Condolence – which is taking place after a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at the nearby St Giles’ Cathedral.
Prince Harry has paid tribute to his grandmother, saying "we smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace".
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96 – 517 days after her "strength and stay" the late Duke of Edinburgh passed away on Apr 9, 2021.
In a statement released on the Archewell website, he thanked the late Queen for her "commitment to service", "sound advice" and "infectious smile".
He added: "Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren."
Here’s the latest from our reporter Catherine Lough.
Coral, a Women’s Royal Navy veteran from Ayshire who had come with her badges pinned to the lapels of her fleece and her purple naval tartan, said she could be outside St Giles "all night" to see the Queen lying at rest, as her Karrimor bag also contained a toothbrush, reflective thermal blankets and clean clothes.
In the group sitting on chairs, no-one had arrived together but the occasion had already made them feel like "one family," they said, sitting outside St Giles’.
"We arrived at 9 didn’t we, but everybody started their journey at different times. This couple came from Shetland – they started at three, the lady over there came from Durham at half four," she said.
"Everybody’s so respectful just looking out for each other and there’s a real spirit of everybody being here to support each other as well," she said.
Karen, from Glasgow, said all they were missing was a "wee dram" if it got cold later.
"It should be a Dubonnet for her," said Coral.
"Although her Majesty sadly passed away it’s an opportunity for everybody to come and say their final goodbyes to her."
Susan from Perth said she had arrived at quarter to nine and it was already "half a dozen deep already, but actually we’re so near" – the group were right at the front of the street.
Aerial photos taken this morning show the huge sea of flowers left by mourners at the Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk as people pay their respects to the Queen.
Drone pictures show thousands of bouquets in front of the Norwich gates after crowds flocked to the estate over the weekend.
There have been long queues over the last few days as mourners lined up to honour Her Majesty, who died on Thursday at the age of 96.
The Queen frequently stayed on the Sandringham estate and made her last visit in July, when she made daily trips to see her horses in the nearby stables.
The Sandringham Estate is now in a period of official mourning and all facilities at the estate will remain closed until further notice.
The Sandringham estate was owned privately by the Queen and inherited from her father.
She usually stayed there every winter until February 6, the anniversary of her father’s death and the House is also used by other members of the Royal family.
The EFL fixture programme will return as scheduled from Tuesday 13 September, with tributes to be paid to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at grounds around the country.
A minute’s silence will be held before matches, with black armbands to be worn by participants, flags to be flown at half-mast and the National Anthem to be played in stadiums.
With a national policing plan now in operation, the League and Clubs will continue to work with forces in respect of any challenges that may emerge regarding policing of specific fixtures.
Consideration to individual circumstances will be made on a case-by-case basis, in line with standard match Safety Advisory Group (SAG) protocols.
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons.
I am deeply grateful for the Addresses of Condolence by the House of Lords and the House of Commons, which so touchingly encompass what our late Sovereign, my beloved mother The Queen, meant to us all. As Shakespeare says of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was “a pattern to all Princes living”.
As I stand before you today, I cannot help but feel the weight of history which surrounds us and which reminds us of the vital Parliamentary traditions to which Members of both Houses dedicate yourselves, with such personal commitment for the betterment of us all.
Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of our democracy. That your traditions are ancient we see in the construction of this great Hall and the reminders of Mediaeval predecessors of the Office to which I have been called. And the tangible connections to my darling late mother we see all around us; from the Fountain in New Palace Yard which commemorates The late Queen’s Silver Jubilee to the Sundial in Old Palace Yard for the Golden Jubilee, the magnificent Stained Glass Window before me for the Diamond Jubilee and, so poignantly and yet to be formally unveiled, your most generous gift to Her late Majesty to mark the unprecedented Platinum Jubilee which we celebrated only three months ago, with such joyful hearts.
The great bell of Big Ben – one of the most powerful symbols of our nation throughout the world and housed within the Elizabeth Tower also named for my mother’s Diamond Jubilee – will mark the passage of The late Queen’s progress from Buckingham Palace to this Parliament on Wednesday.
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons:
We gather today in remembrance of the remarkable span of The Queen’s dedicated service to her nations and peoples. While very young, Her late Majesty pledged herself to serve her country and her people and to maintain the precious principles of constitutional government which lie at the heart of our nation. This vow she kept with unsurpassed devotion.
She set an example of selfless duty which, with God’s help and your counsels, I am resolved faithfully to follow.
The King quoted William Shakespeare as he described his mother’s legacy.
He told MPs and peers: "As Shakespeare says of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was ‘a pattern to all princes living’."
At the end of the service, the King and Queen make their leave.
The King spoke at length to Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, before leaving in the royal Rolls Royce.
Closing his address, he said: "We gather today in remembrance of the remarkable span of the Queen’s dedicated service to her nations an people.
"While very young, her late majesty pledged herself to serve her country and her people and to maintain the precious principals of constitutional government which lie at the heart of our nations.
"This vow she kept with unsurpassed devotion.
"She set example of selfless duty, and with God’s help and your counsel, I am resolved faithfully to follow."
King Charles is now addressing Westminster Hall.
He told the gathered guests: "I cannot help but feel the weight of history that surrounds us."
The monarch told the politicians that their work in the houses of Commons and Lords was "for the betterment of us all".
The King added: "Parliament is the living an breathing instrument of our democracy."
Sir Lindsay Hoyle pointed out that in his first address to the nation, King Charles III recognised his life was about to change with the responsibility of leading the monarchy.
The Commons speaker said: "To be a king and wear a crown is more to them that see it, than them who bear it."
He said he knew that King Charles would bear those responsibilities with the "fortitude and dignity" demonstrated by his mother the late Queen.
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle is now speaking.
He said of the death of the Queen: "This is a loss that is felt around the world.
"It is a loss to all of us, but we know most of all it is a loss to you, your Majesty and the Royal family.
"Newspapers have been filled with photographs of the late Queen, the most touching have been the glimpses into family life usually sheltered from public life.
"Deep as we know our grief is, we know yours is deeper."
Lord McFall said: "We and future generations will draw strength from her shining example," in respect of the late Queen.
He added: "Your Majesty, on behalf of all the members of the House of Lords I pledge my loyalty to you, and wish you and Her Majesty the Queen Consort well" in the duties the King has now taken on.
The peer added: "We are proud and indeed humbled to welcome you as our King."
Lord McFall has opened the proceedings.
He said: "I welcome you and the Queen consort on this solemn occasion."
The peer made a tribute to the late Queen, describing her as a "beloved" and "deeply missed mother" of the King.
The Queen was described as "joyous" and Lord Fall said we never thought her "long and inspiring leadership of deep, unparalleled devotion would ever end.
"We, and the nation, closed our eyes to this inevitability.
"But it has ended."
People bowed as the King and Queen made their way down Westminster Hall to the two thrones.
The King nodded back at them, and exchanged brief words.
The couple stood down from the Royal Rolls Royce and made their way into Westminster Hall to the sound of trumpets.
More from Christopher Hope who is in Westminster Hall ready for the address by the King
Just after 10am, the huge audience of peers, MPs and Parliamentary staff fell silent as the King’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard – Beefeaters – arrived and processed through the congregation. The only sound was the clicking of the Beefeaters’ boots on the ancient stone floor.
They were followed by the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms in helmets decorated with enormous white plumes of feathers, clutching what look like small axes.
There was complete silence. The only noise was the orders barked to the guard and the gentlemen at arms.
At 10.08am everyone stood as we awaited the Speakers’ procession.
Suddenly three were sharp wraps on the door at the east door halfway down the hall. Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Lord McFall, both former Labour MPs and now Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, processed to the front and up the steps of Westminster Hall.
All sat down. But no one spoke as we waited for the King.
The King and Queen have left Clarence House.
They are making the short trip down The Mall towards Westminster Hall.
Lord McFall, the Lord Speaker, has just arrived in Westminster Hall as part of a parliamentary procession from the House of Lords.
A House of Commons procession, led by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, followed shortly after.
The latest from our Scottish Political Editor Simon Johnson.
Here is the text of the motion for the special sitting of the Scottish Parliament today, which will be attended by the King and Queen:
That this Parliament expresses its deepest regret and grief at the death of Her Majesty The Queen; conveys its sincere condolences to His Majesty The King and other members of the Royal Family in their bereavement; affirms the great affection and esteem in which Her Majesty was held, and expresses gratitude for her life of exceptional public service and her long and close association with Scotland and the Scottish people.
The state trumpeters of the Household Cavalry took their post on the south window balcony of Westminster Hall to mark the beginning of the ceremony.
The King’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard and the Honourable Corps of Gentleman at Arms then processed into Westminster Hall from the north door to take up their position.
The Lord Speaker’s Procession and the Commons Speaker’s Procession are to enter by the east door ahead of the arrival of the King and Queen Consort.
A group of women on camping chairs eating sardine sandwiches said they had travelled from Glasgow at 6am hoping to see the service, writes our reporter Catherine Lough.
"Its worth it, she was a good Queen. We’ll never see the likes again honestly. Charles will be great, she’s trained him up well," said Betty Winning, a retired home support worker.
"He’s a wee bit eccentric but that’s fine. If he does as good as his mother he’ll no go wrong. He’s waited long enough," said Helen Gellis, a retired psychiatric nurse.
"He was only about three or four when she came to the throne," said Betty.
"In Glasgow yesterday we went and signed the book, the condolence book. I just put ‘Thank you ma’am for everything you’ve done for this country. You’ve served your country right to the end’, which she did. ‘You’ll be sadly missed, God bless’ and I just put my name."
They said they went to the Platinum Jubilee in London and were asked, "why do you want to leave Britain".
Betty added: "Nicola doesn’t speak for the whole of Scotland she only speaks for a cult. And that really riles me because people in England think we don’t want the monarchy and I also put that yesterday in the Glasgow City Chambers – I’m proud to be Scottish but I’m also proud to be British, which I am.
"I don’t want to separate from Britain. This country would be bankrupt. They all live in cloud cuckoo land."
The Prime Minister Liz Truss and leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer were among those assembled in Westminster Hall.
They sat with other senior figures from the Commons to one side of the throne placed at the head of the hall.
Senior peers could be seen sat to the other side of the throne.
Here’s more from our Associate Editor (Politics) Christopher Hope.
The entire political class has gathered here in Westminster for the presentation of addresses by both Houses of Parliament.
All of the stands have been covered in brown wrap which copies the brown stone of Westminster Hall.
A smattering of black Alice bands among the women while there were rumours of MPs and peers that wearing top hats although they appear to have been removed.
Even Jeremy Corbyn – who swerved the Accession Council on Saturday even though he could attend as a Privy Councillor – has just arrived.
The Band of the Household Cavalry has just played a magnificent rendition of Londonderry Air.
New Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told Sky News of preparations for the Queen’s lying in state: "It’s a massive challenge for the Metropolitan Police and for me personally, but we have been preparing for many, many years.
"There are some very diligent and determined people who have put a lot of effort into this, and indeed myself in my previous roles in the Metropolitan Police – five or six years ago I was involved in some of that planning and I have been involved in a review recently.
"But most of all I have a lot of trust and confidence in the fantastic police officers who are going to support this event and help make it safe.
"They have been working with colleagues from across Government and the Royal Household and others, as you would expect.
"We will have a safe event but we will be putting thousands of officers into this because of the level of security required and the millions of people who want to pay their respects."
Security staff manning the queue route to Westminster Hall for the Queen’s lying in state said that crowds are expected to swell ahead of Wednesday afternoon.
They said the queue is likely to snake for miles, all the way along the southside of the River Thames to Tower Bridge.
People will not be allowed to camp and will be given numbered wristbands to indicate their place in the queue so they are able to leave and come back, it is understood.
As of 9am on Tuesday, pedestrians have been walking freely up and down the route but it still appears fairly empty of people arriving early to queue.
In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty.
She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.
Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: “Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.”
Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.
I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.
And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III.
Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile.
We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.
Sir Mark Rowley has pledged to ensure people from across the world can safely pay their respects to the Queen ahead of and during her funeral, on his first day as head of the Metropolitan Police.
Sir Mark was sworn in as the new Commissioner on Monday morning, taking an oath, known as an attestation, in which he pledged allegiance to the King and swore to serve "with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality, upholding fundamental human rights and according equal respect to all people".
Speaking afterwards, he said: "As your new Commissioner, I have sworn an oath to serve with fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality.
"In the next two weeks, I have two priorities. I will lead a Met that enables Londoners and visitors from all over the world to safely pay their respects to Her late Majesty The Queen.
"Second, as we continue to police local communities, we will begin the journey of reform to renew policing by consent.
"Through my leadership, I am determined to bring more trust, less crime and high standards, and build trust and confidence in our police service once more."
Christopher Hope is queuing to get into Westminster Hall
Already large queues of peers and MPs has formed outside Westminster Hall ahead of the address by the King at 10.20am.
The scaffolding outside the entrance to Westminster Hall has been wrapped in decorated covers over the scaffolding which was erected after a piece of masonry fell onto the pavement.
Crowds have begun to assemble in camping chairs outside the barricades near St Giles’ in preparation to pay their respects to the Queen, writes Catherine Lough.
One couple from the Netherlands who were walking in Balmoral when they heard of the Queen’s passing are now waiting to go in to the cathedral at 5pm to pay respects.
"She’s a worldwide known figure and she’s like the face of, the head of this country for 70 years," Anouck Wiggers and Martin Denambtoan, dentists aged 35 said.
They had brought sandwiches with them for the wait.
"Its such an important thing happening," Martin said.
We are expecting a tribute from the Duke of Sussex today.
We’ll bring it to you here as soon as we have it.
Reunited in sorrow, it was the moment the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex put their differences aside in honour of their beloved “Grannie”.
Appearing alongside their wives, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, for their first joint appearance since that Oprah Winfrey interview two years ago, it was the remarkable royal walkabout that was supposed to pave the road to reconciliation.
But with the spectre of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoirs hanging like a Sword of Damocles over the House of Windsor, a question mark remains over whether this is just a temporary truce or the beginnings of a more abiding amnesty.
It was one of the most memorable moments of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
In a surprise sketch, Paddington Bear produces a marmalade sandwich and explains he always keeps one for emergencies.
“So do I,” the Queen responds as she fishes a sandwich from her handbag. "For later."
And now, in the days following the Queen’s death, Paddington Bear and marmalade sandwiches have come to symbolise the country’s affection for her.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said the King’s appearance in Parliament on Monday will be a moment of "reflection" and "great sadness".
Charles and the Queen Consort will visit Westminster Hall where both Houses of Parliament will express their condolences to the new monarch and his wife, and the King will give his reply.
"It’s a part of Westminster which is resplendent with history," Sir Ed told Sky News.
"I think we’ll all be very proud – proud of our country, proud of our amazing monarchy.
"But it will also be a moment of reflection, as you said, and a moment of great sadness."
The London Underground has been hit by a power failure as thousands of mourners are expected to descend on the capital to pay tribute to the late Queen.
Transport for London said the issue means there is no Piccadilly line service between Hyde Park Corner and Cockfosters.
There are "severe delays" on the rest of the line.
It has also been reported that the Victoria line is suspended because of power supply problems, with several stations closed.
We will update this story to keep you informed on how it might impact your travel.
Cammy Day said there has been an "outpouring" from people celebrating the Queen following her death.
Edinburgh City Council leader told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme: "We saw yesterday as Her Majesty’s cortege came into the city from the Forth Road Bridge pretty much all the way along there were people out from their communities, I suppose celebrating the commitment Her Majesty made to public life and to our city.
"A strong and long lasting relationship we’ve had with the Queen, and I think always will remember, and that was proven yesterday by the thousands of people who were out on the whole of the journey into the heart of the city.
"It’s done us proud, the capital city and the people who have made the journey here to be with Her Majesty on her final journey and to welcome the new King to the city as we will do today is something we will all be immensely proud of."
Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme that the city was expecting large crowds on Monday.
"We’re expecting tens of thousands of people to be up and down the High Street as Her Majesty comes up to St Giles’ and then onwards from there tomorrow," he said.
"Our advice to people is to get to the city centre as quickly and early as you can, use public transport because the city has diversions or road closures.
"We are looking forward to welcoming tens of thousands of people to give Her Majesty the send off that the city will give her."
Mr Day said the queue from St Giles’ Cathedral could potentially spiral back as far as The Meadows as people wait to pay their respects.
New Zealand will have a one-off bank holiday on September 26 to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.
"This, I hope, will be a chance to acknowledge a lifetime of service to New Zealand by Queen Elizabeth II," Ms Ardern said.
"We need to acknowledge here (that) this is a one-in-70-year event. The Queen was our sovereign, our head of state.
"She made an enormous contribution to New Zealand through her public service. This marks a significant end to a chapter."
A state memorial service will be held in the capital’s Cathedral of St Paul on the same day.
Ms Ardern confirmed she will leave New Zealand on September 14 to attend the late Queen’s funeral in London, immediately after which she will fly to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is also flying to London to attend the funeral.
On Sunday, Australia and New Zealand officially named King Charles III as monarch.
Both former British colonies have been independent for decades but retain the monarch as their head of state.
Crowds 10 deep turned out in Edinburgh as the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II drove through the city, with some cheering, some throwing flowers and a few shedding tears in an outpouring of respect for the Queen.
People also lined the streets of towns and villages along the 180-mile route from her beloved Balmoral estate, where she died on Thursday aged 96 after seven decades on the throne.
In London alone, at least a million people are expected to visit the coffin of the late Queen.
The funeral itself is set to be watched around the world.
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'Her last great journey'
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A blessed and glorious Queen laid to rest in a simple oak coffin. Draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland, crowned with a modest white wreath of phlox and heather. Beautiful. Poignant. Shocking, writes Judith Woods.
Her subjects knew Elizabeth II was gone. For days, we had mourned her loss. But the sight of her mortal remains setting off on their "last great journey", as the King called it in his address to the nation on Friday, had an impact all its own.
In unforgettable scenes of pageantry and pomp the likes of which the nation and the world have never before seen, the body of Elizabeth II was brought, with reverence and ceremony and something far more powerful, from her much-loved estate in Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
At the start of the day, beyond the public view, her coffin was carried aloft by Balmoral gamekeepers, covered by a banner and adorned with pale blooms from the estate, as the Queen’s piper played a mournful lament.
READ MORE: A Queen like no other begins her ‘last great journey’
Australia’s prime minister has ruled out holding a referendum on the country becoming a republic any time soon, saying now is the time to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, reports The Telegraph‘s Nick Squires.
Anthony Albanese said it was too early to tackle the “bigger questions about our constitution” and that now was instead a time to remember the late Queen and her devotion to Australia.
He is in favour of Australia ditching the monarchy.
Read the full story here.
The Australian Prime Minister has faced backlash from the business and healthcare sector following the announcement of a one-off bank holiday to mark a national day of mourning for the late Queen.
Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday that Australia would observe a bank holiday on September 22 following the monarch’s funeral on September 19.
The news quickly drew criticism from healthcare professionals who said the short notice would cause huge disruption to their sector where consultations and operations are arranged weeks, and sometimes months, in advance.
The Australian Medical Association president Steve Robson tweeted: "Operations and lots of patient consultations booked that day, at a time when access is difficult. Thanks for dropping this at short notice."
Reunited in sorrow, it was the moment the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex put their differences aside in honour of their beloved “Grannie”.
Appearing alongside their wives, the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, for their first joint appearance since that Oprah Winfrey interview two years ago, it was the remarkable royal walkabout that was supposed to pave the road to reconciliation.
But with the spectre of Prince Harry’s tell-all memoirs hanging like a Sword of Damocles over the House of Windsor, a question mark remains over whether this is just a temporary truce or the beginnings of a more abiding amnesty.
Read the full story here.
Members of the public wishing to pay their respects to the late Queen have been warned they could have to queue overnight to file past her coffin.
Elizabeth II will lie in state in the Palace of Westminster from 5pm on Wednesday evening until 6.30am on the morning of the funeral on Monday.
Her coffin will be placed on a raised platform, called a catafalque, in Westminster Hall – the oldest part of Parliament – and the public will be able to walk past 24 hours a day.
The coffin will also lie at rest in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, guarded by Vigils from The Royal Company of Archers, to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects.
READ MORE: Where will Queen Elizabeth’s body lie in state and how can I visit?
During his day in Edinburgh, the King will inspect the Guard of Honour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before attending the ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt.
At the Palace, the King will hold audiences with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, followed by an audience with Alison Johnstone, the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.
Words of sympathy will be expressed by the Scottish Parliament when King Charles and and his wife Camilla, the Queen, attend to receive a motion of condolence, with the King replying.
King Charles III will lead the Royal family in a poignant procession behind the coffin of his mother when it travels to an Edinburgh cathedral to allow the public to pay their respects.
The Queen will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to nearby St Giles’ Cathedral where her family, and a congregation drawn from all areas of Scottish society, will attend a service of thanksgiving for her life.
Full details about the royal mourners have yet to be released but there is speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the new Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the group.
The King will lead some of the royals on foot, expected to be the Duke of York, Earl of Wessex, Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence – while the Queen Consort and other members of the monarchy will follow in cars.
Members of the public will be able to view the coffin to pay their respects for 24 hours before it is taken to London ahead of a period of lying in state.
Later in the evening, the King and other members of his family, likely his siblings, will mount a vigil at the cathedral in honour of their mother.
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