The second day of paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II began with a stream of mourners.
The crowds are the latest expression of grief for the only monarch most Britons have ever known, who died at her beloved summer retreat last week at the age of 96.
The remains of the queen will remain in state until her funeral on Monday.
The Imperial State Crown, encrusted with almost 3,000 diamonds, was on top of her coffin.
As people stand in line to honor the queen, authorities warn that they should be prepared for many hours, possibly overnight.
The Imperial State Crown is one of the crown jewels.
Prince William, Kate greet mourners at Norfolk estate
Thousands of people were greeted by Prince William and Princess Kate outside the country-side Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Outside the gates of the estate, the royal couple looked at the sea of floral tributes left for Queen Elizabeth II.
William and Kate received bouquets from the public and chatted to well-wishers as they walked along metal barriers.
Will and Kate of Wales are young royals.
The queen spent some of her childhood years at the country retreat, where she presided over many family gatherings.
Buckingham Palace announces nationwide moment of silence
The United Kingdom will observe two minutes of silence at the end of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
Some 2,000 guests are expected to attend the funeral at the abbey on Monday, including heads of state.
The late queen’s coffin will be taken through the historic heart of London on a horse-drawn gun carriage after the funeral.
It will be put in a hearse and taken to Windsor where the queen will be buried.
Line to see queen wraps around Thames river
Visitors will have to wait more than 312 miles on the south bank of the river to get to the doors of the hall where Queen Elizabeth II’s body will be on display.
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral is more than simply a ceremony.
There is little chance to sit down as the queue will keep moving, authorities warn those planning to come.
queue management experts and behavioral scientists were asked to create a temporary community rather than a line. There are more than 500 portable toilets and 10 miles ofqueuing infrastructure along the route leading to parliament.
When those who want to pay their respects finally make it to Westminster Hall, they will be able to see Queen Elizabeth’s coffin perched on a raised platform, surrounded by candles and guards who will watch for 24 hours a day until Monday.
SkyNews and The Telegraph reported that a guard fainted while on duty.
President Joe Biden personally calls King Charles ahead of procession
In his first conversation with the new king since Queen Elizabeth II’s death, President Joe Biden offered his personal sympathies to King Charles III.
According to a statement from the White House, Biden recalled the queen’s kindness and hospitable nature when they last met.
The president said Queen Elizabeth had deepened the ties between the two nations. He told the king that he hopes they can continue their friendship.
What to expect as the queen lies in state
The queen’s coffin will be on display for 24 hours a day. The day of the state funeral is Wednesday.
The coffin will be adorned with royal regalia. The platform will be raised in the center of the hall, with royal guards standing at each corner of the platform for 24 hours a day.
Lying in state in the U.K. is usually reserved for the queen consorts and sometimes the prime minister.
Queen Mary, King George VI and King George V were among the royals who were in state. In the 20th century, the only British prime minister to have a lying-in-state ceremony was Churchill.
USA TODAY and The Associated Press contributed to the story.
