There are crowds as far as the eye can see here on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh - a sense of comfort in gathering together.
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People of all ages have been queuing along the metal barriers outside St Giles’ Cathedral since before 06:00 as they wait to pay their respects to the Queen.
They include thousands of people who have travelled far and wide to witness this moment in history.
Viola Henkenhaf, 18, booked her trains and accommodation as soon as Her Majesty’s death was announced on Thursday. The teenager has travelled from south-west Germany. She didn’t want to miss this opportunity to convey her feelings.
She tells me how important the Queen was to her generation - and the emotional toll her passing has taken on her and her friends.