The Queen's lying in state left mourners in tears and overwrought with emotion after paying their respects in Westminster Hall.
A constant procession of mourners is filing past the Queen as she lies in state, after they queued for hours with the line stretching along the South Bank.
Muanacha Issup-Shynha, from London admitted she "didn't want to leave" the Queen's coffin as she recalled trying to turn back for one final genuflect.
"It didn't feel real, walking through Westminster Hall.
"I was fine until I reached her coffin, and then I felt the emotion.
"The Queen was so hard working, she gave so much to the people in the UK and overseas. When her death was announced it felt like the world collapsed."
Kay Evadne, 52, from London spent six hours in the queue with family members to experience the "historical moment".
"I'm honoured to have been able to take part. Seeing the guards in their full uniform by the Queen's coffin, it's extraordinary.
"I wasn't overwrought with emotion, I didn't cry. But I could feel an overwhelming sense of awe.
"She's an incredible woman who has lived an incredible life. I have huge respect for the Queen and the life she led.
"Selfless. That was Her Majesty. A kind-hearted woman who reigned for so long. I'm so pleased she passed peacefully. And I'm so pleased I could pay my respects."
She queued for six hours, initially on behalf of family who are currently overseas. But as the queue moed along, she recognised the significance of being able to walk through Westminster Hall.
"We will all go up one day. I buried my mum very recently so I guess I've already been stuck in a mourning period of my own. But the Queen cared, and I'm honoured to have been able to say goodbye in my own way."
Muanacha Issup-Shynha, from London: "It didn't feel real, walking through Westminster Hall. I was fine until I reached her coffin, and then I felt the emotion.
"The Queen was so hard working, she gave so much to the people in the UK and overseas. When her death was announced it felt like the world collapsed."
Elaine Ewin, 66, from Wandsworth, South London: "I had to have a few glances at her coffin before I could leave."
The retired nursery nurse hadn't travelled far to view the Lying-In-State but insisted she would queue up another six hours and more to pay her last respects.
"What a remarkable life she's lived. This is such a fitting tribute. It was just a magnificent way for us all to be able to say goodbye."
Andrew, 63, from North London broke down in tears as he tried to describe what it was like in Westminster Hall.
"I haven't cried since her death was announced. I thought I had accepted her death and come to terms with it but gosh, it's just hit me.
"I have no words, I'm just selfishly sad that she is not still with us. I've known her all of my life, she is just such a constant."
