When you can view The Queen’s coffin at St Giles’ and what are the rules?

Many will want to pay their respects.

Draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin has made its way to Edinburgh.

Her Majesty passed away at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire on September 8, and has been transported by cortege to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral, where she will now lie in rest for a short period.

The Queen will then lie in London at Westminster Hall, before her state funeral on September 19.

Admirers of the late monarch will surely want to pay their respects to The Queen by viewing her coffin.

So, when can it be viewed at St Giles, and are there any rules you should be aware of if you go?

When can The Queen’s coffin be viewed at St Giles’ Cathedral?

Her Majesty The Queen will lie at rest at St Giles’ Cathedral from 5.30pm today (Monday, September 12).

The coffin will remain there until 3pm tomorrow (Tuesday, September 13).

Where is St Giles’ Cathedral located?

St Giles’ Cathedral – also called the High Kirk of Edinburgh – is located on the High Street (EH1 1RE).

You can find it in Edinburgh’s Old Town, roughly a five minute walk from Edinburgh Castle.

The Scottish government’s website, gov.scot, has advised that the queue to view the coffin, at St Giles, will begin at George Square Lane/North Meadow Walk at this point here.

Here, you will be given a wristband, before embarking on a 1.5 mile walk to the Cathedral.

Do you need to book to view The Queen’s coffin?

While there is no type of online booking to visit The Queen’s coffin, wristbands are essential for entry.

‘Only one wristband per person will be issued and individuals will have to be present to collect one,’ says Scotland’s government. ‘You will only be permitted to enter the queue if you have a valid wristband.’

Gov.scot also warns: ‘Please note that the queue is expected to be very long.

‘You will need to stand for long periods of time, possibly many hours, with very little opportunity to sit down, as the queue will keep moving.’

What are the rules for visiting The Queen’s coffin?

There are a number of rules in place for viewing The Queen’s coffin.

Only one small bag, smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, is allowed per person. It should have a single zip and be easily searched, as you will go through a security check before entering the Cathedral.

Gov.scot that large items such as the below will not be permitted entry:

• sleeping bags
• blankets
• carrier bags
• folding chairs
• camping equipment
• children’s pushchairs.

Food and drink is not allowed in the Cathedral, however you are advised to bring snacks and drinks with you to the queue, which will be lengthy. The same goes for sunscreen or other liquids.

You’re advised to dispose of these before reaching the security point.

Cameras and video equipment are banned from the security point onwards, as are flasks, sharp items, knives, fireworks, or items such as air horns, banners or flags that could be seen as a ‘disturbance’.

The full list should be checked on gov.scot before you visit.

Floral and other tribute items are banned from St Giles, however you are allowed to leave flowers for Her Majesty at the Palace of Holyroodhouse or at Middle Meadow Walk.

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