QUEUE CLOSED The queue to attend Her Majesty The Queen’s Lying-in-State is at final capacity, and is closed to new entrants. Please do not attempt to join the queue. Stewards will manage those already nearby. The accessible queue remains permanently closed.
When you reach the back of the queue, you will be given a coloured and numbered wristband. This is a record of when you joined the queue, however please note that having a wristband does not guarantee your entry to the Lying-in-State. Wristbands are specific to each person joining the queue, and are strictly non-transferable. You must keep this wristband on at all times as it will be checked along the route. Your wristband also allows you to leave the queue for a short period to use a toilet or get refreshments, then return to your place in the queue. Public toilets, drinking water and first aid stations are available at designated locations along the queue route. Before entering the Palace of Westminster, everyone will be subject to an airport-style security search. There are restrictions on what you can take in and bag sizes. If you have a large bag that you are not permitted to take into the Palace of Westminster, stewards will direct you to the bag drop facility before you enter the security search point. You will not lose your place in the queue, but it may increase your queuing time. Step-free routes and an accessible queueing scheme are available for those who need them. Read the accessibility section for more information.