Pollster finds those enduring the long wait to see Elizabeth II lying in state lean Conservative and Remain
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Having waited hours in line to see the Queen lying in state – and with hours more left to go – well-wishers gave the new King Charles and Prince of Wales an upbeat reception during their surprise visit to the queue that in just a few days has become a London landmark.
With William telling a child “you’re over halfway” and his father telling a woman “I hope you’re not too frozen”, the royals were met with cheers and raised mobile phones as they greeted those waiting in Lambeth with smiles and handshakes.
