The Latest Breaking News from Vanessa Nathakumaran

First mourner says paying respects to Queen ‘helped with loss of late husband’

Vanessa Nanthakumaran queued for more than 50 hours on Albert Embankment to see the Queen lying in state.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Woman at front of queue to see Queen's coffin made 'instant decision' armed with snacks

Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Vanessa Nathakumaran was revealed to be the first person to queue in London to see the Queen's coffin - 48 hours before the procession makes its way to the capital

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Some trains to run 'very limited' service through the night for Queen's lying-in-state

Officials warn "unprecedented" crowds will descend on London to see the Queen's coffin causing major disruption, and while there will be some extra trains, they don't want to fuel demand further

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Queen’s death: First person arrives for lying in state two days early as mourners face 12-hour queues

Officials expect queues to see the Queen’s lying in state could last 12 hours and stretch for miles

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022

Mourners begin queuing for Queen’s lying in state in London two days early

First person to begin waiting to see late monarch’s coffin says ‘I don’t want to miss it’

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022