Britain returns to its unusual business after Queen Elizabeth's death

The hustle and bustle of a working day returned to Parliament Square in central London as tourists queued to visit Westminster Abbey, the venue for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. © Paul Myers/RFI

"Look at all them people who want to go in there," said a boy as he passed by the iron railings bordering a well-kempt bright green lawn in Parliament Square.

The “there” was Westminster Abbey. Just over a week ago “there” was the centre of attention for the funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II.