Football Star David Beckham Joins Thousands In Queue To Pay Tributes To Queen Elizabeth II In London. In Pics

"Entry (to the queue) will be paused for at least 6 hours," Britain's culture department said on Twitter. "Please do not attempt to join the queue until it re-opens."

People wait in queue to pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth II

The queue to see the mortal remains of Queen Elizabeth lying in state in London was temporarily closed after reaching the capacity on Friday, the government said, as officials warned of waiting times of at least 14 hours. (Image: AFP)

"Entry (to the queue) will be paused for at least 6 hours," Britain's culture department said on Twitter. "Please do not attempt to join the queue until it re-opens." The image shows the reflection of the public as they queue near Tower Bridge. (Image: AFP)