Strangers from all over the world became friends as they queued for more than seven hours to view the Queen’s coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral.
Thousands of people have bagged a coveted spot to walk past Her Majesty’s coffin as she lies in rest in Edinburgh before being flown to London on Tuesday. Despite a chilly wind blowing through the capital, people both young and old laughed and joked together as they bonded over their mutual adoration of the late monarch.
Several armed forces veterans wore their medals and uniforms while youngsters were kept entertained with snacks amid hearty shouts of ‘you’re almost there’ from security staff. Norman Davenport, who served for 18 years with the 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, told the Daily Record he felt it was his duty to come say goodbye to Her Majesty.
