Thousands of people spent London’s coldest night in months huddled in line to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and authorities warned Saturday that arriving mourners face a 16-hour wait.
By JILL LAWLESS, DANICA KIRKA and MIKE CORDER
Charles has made several impromptu walkabouts since he became king on Sept. 8, in an attempt to meet as many of his subjects as possible. People in the crowds offered their condolences and pushed against barriers to get close to the king. “ is a bit strange, because that kind of goes against my grain,” he said. “I’ve been kind of drawn into it.”
William, who after his grandmother’s death is now the heir to the throne, will stand at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot. Both princes, who are military veterans, will be in uniform.
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