Hush falls over Britain as 60 million observe minute of silence for the Queen

A hush fell over the streets of Britainon Sunday night as folks throughout the nation paused for a minute of silence in reminiscence of Queen Elizabeth II

Pubs fell silent and busy streets drew to a standstill as greater than 60 million folks noticed the "shared nationwide second of reflection".

Inside Westminster Corridor in London, the place the Queen is mendacity in state, an extended file of mourners got here to a standstill.

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Folks maintain a minute of silence for the late Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Bridge in entrance of Large Ben.(AP)

Folks applaud after observing a "nationwide second of reflection" in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth, the day earlier than her funeral, at Piccadilly Circus.(AP)

Folks clapped and cried "God save the King" when the minute was up.

Large Ben tolled and exercise as soon as once more resumed throughout Britain.

The second of reflection comes forward of the late monarch's funeral, which is slated to start round 11am on Monday time (8pm AEST).

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Particulars have been launched about how Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will unfold on September 19.(9News/Tara Blancato)

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, proper, and her husband Hugh O'Leary observe a minute silence exterior 10 Downing Road.(AP)

US President Joe Biden, accompanied by First Woman Jill Biden, are welcomed by Grasp of the Family Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt at Buckingham Palace.(Getty)

King Charles III has hosted a reception for world leaders forward of the funeral procession.

As much as 500 world leaders have been set to attend the ceremony.

President of France Emmanuel Macron and US President Joe Biden are among the many world leaders paying respect to the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96 peacefully at her Balmoral residence on September 8.

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