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Queen Elizabeth II lying-in-state at Westminster Hall: History and significance of building at heart of British history
FirstpostBuilt in 1097, Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving building of the Palace of Westminster. The building has seen lavish coronation banquets, the trials of Guy Fawkes and Charles I as well as several royals including Queen Mary, King George VI and King George V lying-in-state The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London and arrived at Westminster Hall. From later Wednesday afternoon, members of the public can enter Westminster Hall and file past the Queen’s coffin to pay their respects. Let’s take a closer look at it: Heart of British history Built in 1097, Westminster Hall is the oldest surviving building of the Palace of Westminster. Hundreds of thousands expected to pay respects British officials have published two waiting routes along the River Thames that the public need to join before they can enter Westminster Hall.
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