Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen.

After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral.

TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time.

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Britain has entered an official mourning period following the death of the Queen.
After her coffin returns to London, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for about four days before her funeral.
TVNZ Europe Correspondent Mei Heron told Heather du Plessis Allan there will still crowds outside Buckingham Palace when she left at 1am local time.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.