Britain is poised to come to a standstill on Monday for the Queen’s state funeral.
The UK’s biggest-ever TV audience is expected to tune in to the solemn service at Westminster Abbey as the great and the good pay their final respects.
Rubbing shoulders with the 500 politicians past and present and international royals will be 200 everyday people. Many of whom, such as Dr Erin Thompson, 36, never expected an invitation and feel hugely honoured to be part of what will be an historic occasion.
