Today: Westminster Abbey invite visitors to pay their respects free of charge after state funeral

Westminster Abbey is inviting visitors to pay their respects free of charge after it hosted the Queen's state funeral.

The abbey's usual £25 entry fee for adults has been waived for today (Thursday) to allow attendees the opportunity for 'private prayer and reflection'.

Visitors are invited to light candles for reflection, and a prayer is said for the Queen every hour.

People wanting to see the abbey do not need to book, but parts of the building will be closed and guided tours will not be on offer.

Inside the abbey, where the coffin rested during the funeral service, is a framed picture of the Queen dressed in pink, along with a lit candle.

The abbey will be open from 9.30am to 3.30pm.