Queue to see Queen lying in state closes

Desk report: The queue for members of the public to see the Queen lying in state has closed, the government says.

It asks people not to attempt to join the queue, saying stewards will manage those already nearby.

The queue to attend Her Majesty The Queen's Lying-in-State is at final capacity and is now closed to new entrants

Please do not attempt to join the queue

Stewards will manage those already nearby

Thank you for your understanding pic.twitter.com/4aJ3JRo5nZ

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