The view from the queue to see the Queen lying in state

The big question then for those who are interested – how long should you be prepared to wait to see Her Majesty lie in state?

Some may be put off by the idea of a 30-hour wait.

But we joined the queue in the early hours of the morning – not just to find out how long it really takes – but to hear the stories of those who have travelled from across the country to wait in line.