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 | | Friday, 5 April, 2002, 11:50 GMT 12:50 UK Picture gallery: Crowds pay their respects Thousands of people from all walks of life gathered to watch the Royal funeral procession on its journey to Westminster Hall.
 Some people camped out for the night in order to secure a good spot  Many made themselves comfortable for the long wait ahead  Some well-wishers brought pictures of the nation's favourite grandmother  It was a moving occasion for those watching  A Chelsea pensioner wipes away a tear as the procession passes by  Thousands lined the route as the funeral cortege made its way to Westminster Hall  Police estimate that around 250,000 people turned out to pay their respects | |
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