Westminster Hall was built in 1097 by William II, and its impressive timber-beamed roof dates from the reign of of Richard II at the end of fourteenth century.
coffin will be also lie still in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, guarded by a vigil from the Royal Company. of archers to allow in people of Scotland to pay my respects.
When will the coffin of Queen Elizabeth lie? in state?
Lies of the late monarch in state in Westminster Hall opens for public at 17:00 on Wednesday and it will be open 24 hours the day before closing at 6.30 on Monday 19 September – day of funeral of the late queen.
In Scotland, members of in public will be able view coffin at St. Giles’ Cathedral from 17:00 on 12-th of September for Period of 24 hours.
What happens before and during lies in state?
Government announced on Sunday, September 11, what’s ahead of False in state, a solemn procession will take place place on On Wednesday afternoon, the Queen’s coffin will travel from Buckingham Palace to the palace. of Westminster.
The procession will travel via Royal Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Parliament Square and New Palace Courtyard.
