A former U.K. counter-terrorism co-ordinator warns that the security challenges around the Queen's state funeral are 'enormous.'
The reassurance that people should take is that this central footprint where most of the [mourning] activity is taking place will be incredibly well-protected," he said.
Vanessa Nanthakumaran, 56, was the first person in line and plans to get through the two-day wait with the help of friends and even strangers who are bringing her food and warm drinks. Nanthakumaran spoke while sitting on a small stool along the river, but organizers say starting Wednesday at 5 p.m. London time, the queue will keep moving, as mourners can file past the coffin 24 hours a day. People may have to wait hours in line, and organizers say they should expect to be standing most of the time.
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