We will have to arm ourselves with (a lot of) patience and self-sacrifice.
The hundreds of thousands of people expected from next Wednesday to gather in front of the coffin of Elizabeth II at the Palace of Westminster in London will have to follow strict rules.
The Queen's remains are due to be flown from Scotland to London on Wednesday.
After passing through Buckingham Palace, his coffin will then be exhibited at the Palace of Westminster where the public will be able to pay homage to him from 4 p.m. GMT and, without interruption, until Monday morning 5:30 a.m. GMT.
His funeral will take place shortly after, at 10 a.m. GMT, at Westminster Abbey.
More than 200,000 people turned out in 2002 to parade in front of the coffin of "Queen Mum", the mother of Elizabeth II.
This time, 750,000, according to The Times newspaper, could try to approach the coffin of the late queen, placed on a platform and draped with the royal standard.
All-weather clothing, water, food
They will have to be patient, with probably miles of queues in the streets around the palace, just as a logistical challenge awaits the police to ensure the smooth running of this tribute.
“The line is likely to be very long.
You will have to wait for many hours, sometimes at night and with few opportunities to sit down, ”warned the British government in a document setting out the rules to be observed.
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He thus recommends bringing clothes adapted to all possible climatic conditions, food and drinks to be consumed “before entering” the control area as well as an external charging battery for mobile phones.
A security device “of the type in force in airports” will be deployed, with “draconian restrictions” concerning what each can bring.
A bracelet at the entrance
Each person will be given a bracelet, which they must remove when leaving.
“Only one small bag per person” will be authorized within the palace grounds and with “a simple opening or a zipper to be able to quickly pass” the various checkpoints present on the route.
Those who have a bag that is too big will have to leave it at the entrance, but "without guarantee" that there will be enough space, warns the document.
In the palace, no flowers, candles, small toys or stuffed animals can be deposited, the government recalling that this can be done in several other places in the capital.
It will also not be possible to take photos or make videos with your mobile phone.
The government finally calls on everyone to "dress appropriately for the occasion", without clothing displaying "political or offensive slogans".