Hundreds of volunteers are supporting those queuing to pay their last respects to the Queen as she lies in state at Westminster Hall. Some people have queued for up to 14 hours to see Her Majesty, with the line approximately 4.2 miles long. 📲Read more:
Hundreds of volunteers are supporting those queuing to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall.
From all around the UK, the volunteers are helping those waiting by guiding crowds and offering medical support.UK government has published a live queue tracker for people to follow.An estimated queuing time of more than nine hours is predicted, with the line approximately 4.2 miles long.Kofo, from London, part of the British Red Cross, has enjoyed helping at such a big event.
She said: "I have been helping people to find their way, signposting them to the support or facilities they need such as toilets, hot drinks or just answering their questions. "Earlier today it was cold so we were helping people get blankets to keep them warm as they were queueing.""People have been very positive in their feedback, they are glad that there are volunteers on hand to help them if they need anything." she added.
"It has been great to be involved in helping on such an occasion, for such a big event. I haven't been involved in anything this big with the Red Cross before. We have a great team and I'm learning a lot."
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