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Royal Family want 'minimum disruption' to public services on day of Queen's funeral
Meanwhile, several food banks in the UK announced they would remain closed on the day of the funeral in a move that triggered anger among some. However, sources have told the Telegraph that there have been no"blanket instructions" for cancellations to public services after the government declared next Monday a bank holiday.
Ms Truss may also meet French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as other key UK allies such as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canada's Justin Trudeau but leaders will not pose for photographs or hold formal news conferences due to the period of national mourning, the report added. Mourners are expected to brave the lengthy queues for the chance to file past the late monarch's coffin, with people in line being given a coloured and numbered wristband to prevent any queue jumping.
Meanwhile, the Queen's coffin continues to be guarded at all hours by units from the Sovereign's Bodyguard, the Household Division or Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London.As the tens of thousands of mourners wait in line to pay their respects to the Queen, some have shared their determination to honour the late monarch.
Commander Steve Elliot, a staff weapon engineer officer, who will be part of the gun carriage contingent, said:"I will have the sombre honour of marching in front of the gun carriage carrying Her Majesty's body on her final journey. Able Seaman Murray Kerr, 20, from Ayr, said:"It's a great honour to be a part of Her Majesty's funeral; it's a great responsibility as well. This is going to be the biggest state event this century and I don't think there will be another event like it.
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