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Nicole Goodwin & Kristy Dawson

Desperate scenes as the Queen's coffin arrives in Westminster as crowds do all they can to see the procession

People climbed up lampposts and on top of statues in a desperate attempt to catch a glimpse of the Queen's procession.

Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral in Scotland last Thursday at the age of 96. She was on the throne for more than 70 years and is the UK’s longest-reigning monarch.

On Tuesday, Her Majesty’s body was flown back to London and she spent the night at Buckingham Palace. On Wednesday afternoon, she was moved to the Palace of Westminster during a procession.

Read more: Former Berwick vicar who was at Balmoral when Queen Elizabeth II died speaks of community's 'deep grief'

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