The government has played down strict travel rules introduced for world leaders travelling to the UK for the Queen's funeral.
The funeral service will take place at Westminster Abbey, which has capacity for up to 2000 mourners.The funeral for the Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September, which has been declared a public holiday by King Charles III.
Westminster Abbey - first founded in 960AD by Benedictine monks - has a capacity of 2000 people. With Covid restrictions abolished, attendance is expected to be far higher than Prince Philip's funeral last year, which saw just 30 guests allowed to attend. The Queen's nephew Lord Snowdon and niece Lady Sarah Chatto and her husband Daniel Chatto are also anticipated to be there.Picture: Alamy
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