Deadline for confirming attendance at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral arrives as Leeds pays further tributes - live updates
The guestlist for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral on Monday can soon be drawn up as the deadline for confirming attendance has arrived.
Monday September 19 has already been confirmed as a bank holiday as the country prepares to lay its longest-reigning monarch to rest.
The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey and an array of royals and politicians are expected to be in attendance.
President Joe Biden has confirmed he will be making the journey from the United States for the ceremony, alongside First Lady Jill Biden.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II is set for her first full day of lying in state.
There have been lengthy queues of people wanting to pay their respects at Westminster Hall and the coffin will remain there over the weekend.
Leeds has continued to pay tribute and yesterday, a special meeting of Leeds City Council was held.
Scroll down for live updates as Leeds continues to mourn Her Majesty.