![]() "I say, In a way it’s sad but when you’re 96 and you’ve had a full life, it’s a life to celebrate. He said: “I've had so many emails from overseas from friends who say this is a very, very sad day. Lord Sterling of Plaistow, 87, was one of the first few people to leave the building. Some were reduced to tears while others were quiet and reflective as they left the building. ![]() Members of the public spoke of the “overwhelming and humbling experience” of viewing the Queen’s coffins as they left Westminster Hall, writes Gurpreet Narwan. It's difficult to think that she's gone." This was a unique moment, and it's a great feeling to be part of the historical moment. "I'm pleased for us that they let us do this, what we wanted to do. The crown jewels were beautiful, the flowers were beautiful. "I always wanted to go down and go past the coffin and say the prayers. I didn't know what to expect - I didn't know the plan, how it was going to be. It was a very strange feeling that I was leading the crowd. ![]() As I was going past I did a curtsy and prayers in my heart for her to be at peace, and I thanked her. "I went into the hall and down the stairs. Speaking after she left, she told The Telegraph: "When the door opened I thought: 'this is happening, now'. She arrived at the queue at lunchtime on Monday, camping overnight beside the river for two nights. ![]() An emotional Vanessa Nanthakumaran, 56, from Harrow, was the first person to process through the hall to pay her respects to the Queen, writes Olivia Rudgard. ![]()
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