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On Saturday, a royal surprise for Queen Elizabeth's mourners was held in London. Well-wishers in line to pay their final respects to the queen's son, King Charles II, and the heir to the throne, Prince William, unexpectedly came out to greet well-wishers. Many of them waited for well over 12 hours overnight in cold temperatures. It was really cold. People were doing this to get a chance to go inside Westminster Hall, where the queen is lying in state for just two more days.
Some of the mourners inside Westminster Hall on Saturday also got a chance to watch the changing of the guard. The queen's grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry, held a 15-minute vigil by the coffin. UK officials have begun warning those hoping to come bid farewell to the queen that the line will close before the funeral on Monday to allow everyone already in line to pay their final respects to the queen.
Inside Buckingham Palace, King Charles III has begun receiving foreign heads of state as they arrive for the funeral. On Saturday afternoon, President Biden will arrive. Former President Donald Trump Has Been Invited to Queen Elizabeth's DC Memorial Service After Missing Out on Official Funeral Invited. World leaders were invited to a state reception on Sunday at the palace with working members of the royal family, meaning Prince Andrew, his daughters, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be there.
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