You cannot take in flowers, candles and certain bags

Thousands of people are queuing to see the Queen's coffin lying in state at Westminster. The queue is well organised and long, but there are some strict rules around what you can and can't take into the Hall with you.

For starters, there is a strict bag policy in operation. You are only permitted to bring one small bag per person into the Palace of Westminster. It must be smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm, with one simple opening or zip so you can move quickly through the security check.

If you have to bring a larger bag, you will need to leave it in the bag drop facility. Stewards will direct you to the bag drop facility before you enter the security search point. Items are left at your own risk.

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Capacity at the bag drop facility is limited and there is no guarantee that there will be space at the facility. Waiting for bag storage space to become available will increase your queuing time.

You must not bring any of the following items into the security search point or Palace of Westminster. They say: "Banned items will be confiscated and will not be returned. Illegal items will be dealt with by the police."

People are also warned not to bring pets or other animals as you will not be allowed to enter with them. Animals are not permitted in the Palace of Westminster, except guide dogs, hearing dogs and other official assistance dogs.

Mourners have also been told by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport to wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions, bring food and drinks to eat in the queue because there are limited places to buy refreshments, and not to forget any essential medical equipment that you might need.

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