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As tens of thousands of people poured into London ahead of Queen Elizabeth's state funeral, entry to the long queue of mourners waiting to see her lying in state was temporarily closed after the line swelled to capacity.

People of all ages and from all walks of life have paid their respects to the late queen, joining a well-organised line that stretches along the south bank of the Thames then over the river to parliament's Westminster Hall

But by mid-morning, the line was just too big - a testimony to the public's respect and affection for the queen, who died in Scotland on September 8 at the age of 96 after a 70-year reign

"Entry will be paused for at least 6 hours," Britain's culture department said. "Please do not attempt to join the queue until it re-opens."

It warned of waiting times of up to 12 hours. Some 750,000 people in total are expected to file past the queen's coffin.

On Friday night, King Charles and his sister Princess Anne and brothers Princes Andrew and Edward will keep a silent vigil around the coffin, joining the ceremonial guard for a 15-minute period.

A mourner from London, Naomi Brown, said she waited for nearly 11 hours after joining the queue on Thursday night after work.

"I just thought, I'm never going to do it again. I have so much respect for the queen, not once did she ever falter," 29-year-old Brown said, speaking to Reuters as she neared the front of the queue.

"It feels like we have lost a family member."

The coffin stands in the ancient Westminster Hall on a purple catafalque, draped in the Royal Standard and with the bejewelled Imperial Crown of State placed on top.

Soldiers in ceremonial uniform are keeping vigil around it as people walk past to pay homage, many in tears.

King Charles, meanwhile was visiting Wales, the last stage of a tour of the UK to acknowledge his status as the new monarch and head of state and to greet the public mourning the loss of Elizabeth.

Charles and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, attended a service at Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral then greeted cheering well-wishers outside. He was also visiting the Welsh parliament and meeting Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford.

Wales has a particular significance for the new king, who for five decades preceding last week's accession had the title Prince of Wales.

The queen's eight grandchildren, including the new Prince of Wales, William, and his brother Harry will stand vigil at the coffin on Saturday evening.

In an adjustment to protocol, both Harry and his uncle Prince Andrew will be allowed to wear military uniform when they take their turns, royal officials said.

Both are war veterans, Andrew having served as a Royal navy helicopter pilot in the Falklands War and Harry serving two tours of duty with the British Army in Afghanistan.

But so far they have appeared in processions in morning suits as they lost their honorary military titles when they stepped back from public royal duties.

William was on Friday visiting troops from New Zealand, Canada and Australia who are in Britain to take part in events around the state funeral.

He was accompanied by his wife Kate , the new Princess of Wales. The title was previously held by William's mother Diana, killed in a car crash in 1997.

William spoke on Thursday of how the solemn events of the last week had revived memories of the funeral procession for Diana.

On Wednesday, William, alongside Charles and Harry, walked in a procession behind a gun carriage carrying the queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, a scene reminiscent of when, as boys 25 years ago, the princes had followed Diana's casket.

"The walk yesterday was challenging ... brought back a few memories," William said as he and Kate spoke to well-wishers outside the royal residence of Sandringham in eastern England.

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While the corporate watchdog and federal police turned Melissa Caddick's mansion upside down searching for evidence of her multimillion-dollar fraud, she took an afternoon nap.

Earlier that morning, Ms Caddick was seen on AFP body-worn camera footage explaining her rows of earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, and necklaces from luxury brands including Dior and Stefano Canturi, seized from her safe.

Two bejewelled necklaces sporting dark sapphires and diamonds cost between $80,000 and $100,000, Ms Caddick confirms on camera, viewed on Friday in the NSW Coroners Court.

The camera pans across envelopes containing $US4,800, and others with Hong Kong dollars and UK pounds.

Australian Federal Police Constable Amelia Griffen executed the search warrant on Ms Caddick's Dover Heights mansion on November 11, 2020.

Ms Caddick answered the door shortly after 6.07am, when she was presented with search warrants to the property and her safety deposit box.

Const Griffen spent the majority of the 12-hour raid with Ms Caddick, who on occasion fetched herself food and drinks from the kitchen and ventured out into the backyard "on multiple occasions".

At one stage in the afternoon Ms Caddick lay down for a nap on her bed, Const Griffen confirmed.

Ms Caddick's parents and husband largely blame the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for her subsequent disappearance and suspected death.

Barbara Grimely said her daughter was not offered food or drink and was highly distressed during the duration of the search warrant, Jason Downing SC counsel assisting the coroner said in his opening address.

Const Griffen said she spent "long periods" on the couch with Ms Caddick and her husband Anthony Koletti.

"Did you observe anything in her behaviour ... (that) ...caused you to hold concerns for her welfare?" asked Louise Coleman, junior counsel assisting the coroner.

"I'd only attended two search warrants previously, however it was normal - surprised, shocked, embarrassed by (the) police presence," Const Griffen said.

Mr Koletti was also shocked but throughout the day became "more comfortable ... became chatty", providing reassurance and support for his wife, she said.

Early on, she heard Mr Koletti saying words to the affect of "it's fine, it'll be fine" and by the end of the day "he was always asking Melissa how she was", she said.

"I observed their relationship (and) that he was caring towards Ms Caddick."

Two days later, Mr Koletti called Const Griffen and said his wife was missing and she was planning on meeting with a lawyer and may be camped out in a hotel.

"(I) told him he should contact the police as soon as possible and contact friends and family to see if (Ms Caddick) had contacted them," Ms Griffen said.

Solictor Judy Swan, on behalf of Mr Koletti, said it was important during the raid Ms Caddick understood she was not under arrest, and asked Const Griffen if she explained this.

"At no point did I tell her she was under arrest," Const Griffen said.

Earlier on Friday, Detective Sergeant Michael Foscholo told the inquest Apple data had raised questions as to whether someone was trying to externally access her account.

They were also "following up on a potential pin data point at Sydney airport" on November 13, at 12.45am found on her Uber account.

It is not yet known what NSW police officers found after investigating this data point.

The last verified sighting of Ms Caddick was the raid on her house.

The next morning she was reportedly heard leaving in the early hours to go for a run. Mr Koletti informed police she was missing about 30 hours later.

Her Ponzi scheme victims, mostly family and friends, lost $20 million to $30 million she used to fund her lavish lifestyle.

Following Friday's hearing, the two-week inquest will break before Mr Koletti is due to give evidence on September 26. However, the current list of witnesses is running overtime.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will reaffirm the strong relationship between Australia and the UK when he meets with King Charles III ahead of the Queen's funeral.

Mr Albanese will touch down in London on Friday night before he has an audience with the new head of state on Saturday.

"No doubt we'll also talk about the relationship with Australia - he (the King) has a strong relationship," Mr Albanese said before leaving Sydney.

"He finished his high schooling in Victoria and has had many visits here to Australia.

"We both are very strong democracies, we have very similar traditions, and it will be important to strengthen the relationship in the future."

The prime minister is leading an Australian delegation to attend a number of official events before the Queen's state funeral.

The travelling party includes a small group of "everyday Australians" and a separate aircraft is transporting officials from Pacific island countries.

Thousands of people have joined a kilometres-long line stretching across London to pay respects as Queen Elizabeth II lies in state at Westminster Hall.

Australian traveller Tiffany Wertheimer spent more than seven hours in a queue to say farewell to the late monarch.

"I arrived at the back of the queue which was a really weird feeling, obviously many more people joined immediately, but for that split second I was at the back of an enormous queue that runs through central London," she told 2GB radio.

"I've had a few moments when I was going to call it quits."

Debate about the future of the monarchy in Australia has continued despite Mr Albanese insisting it was not the right time.

Greens senator Lidia Thorpe - who was forced to retake her oath of allegiance after calling the Queen a coloniser - is calling for Australia to become a republic.

She seized on comments made by former prime minister and "lifelong republican" Julia Gillard, who said it was natural for Australians to reflect on the monarchy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

"To hear that Julia Gillard has come out in support of a republic just goes to show that there is leadership around the place that will support us self determining our own needs, our own wants, and our own laws in our own country," Senator Thorpe told reporters.

Ms Gillard said Australians could expect to have a discussion on constitutional change in coming years but added now was not the time.

"I've always thought inevitably when the reign of Queen Elizabeth came to the end that people would reflect, but people will do that in a very measured and unhurried way," she told the BBC.

While in London, the prime minister will meet British Prime Minister Liz Truss and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau.

Mr Albanese is expected to view the Queen's lying in state and sign the official book of condolence.

A day of mourning will be held in Australia on September 22, with a public holiday to mark the occasion.

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