In Pictures: Crowds camp out

Crowds wanting to secure the best view for the Queen Mother's funeral procession on Tuesday are camping outside Westminster Abbey.

Visitors from overseas were among the crowds as many people joined in the last night of the wait

The Salvation Army helped to ease the hunger and cold with food and hot drinks

Hundreds of people are camping outside Westminster Abbey ahead of Tuesday's funeral service

Only hours to go, but Monday night was very cold

Some die-hard supporters arrived as early as Sunday night to reserve the best view

Terry Audley from St Ives, Cornwall (left) and Sandra Lister from Brightlingsea, Essex join the crowds