Queue to pay respect to Queen’s coffin paused for six hours after reaching capacity
Prince Andrew has paid tribute to his mother, the late Queen, saying that he would “treasure forever” her “love for a son”.
The Duke of York praised the Queen’s “compassion” and “confidence” in the statement on Sunday afternoon.
He said: “Dear Mummy, Mother, Your Majesty, three in one.
“Your Majesty, it has been an honour and privilege to serve you. Mother – of the nation, your devotion and personal service to our nation is unique and singular; your people show their love and respect in so many different ways and I know you are looking on honouring their respect.
“Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever. I have found your knowledge and wisdom infinite, with no boundary or containment.”
It comes as people have been warned not to set off to join the queue for the Queen’s lying in state as it is expected to close later today.
The government said: “To avoid disappointment please do not set off to join the queue.”
World leaders have started arriving in London for the Queen’s funeral, as today marks the final full day of the monarch’s lying-in-state.
