Joe Biden mourns the Queen: US President nods his head in respect to Her Majesty as he and First Lady Jill go to see monarch lying in state after travelling to Westminster Hall in 'The Beast'
US President has paid respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state in the Palace of Westminster
Biden touched his hand to his heart and snapped off a quick salute in a quiet tribute to late monarch
Comes as French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte were spotted walking through London
Macrons will present the new king with a picture book celebrating the Queen's visits to France over the years
They will join King Charles and other world leaders and royals for a reception at Buckingham Palace tonight
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By David Averre For Mailonline
Published: 12:04 EDT, 18 September 2022 | Updated: 12:09 EDT, 18 September 2022
US President Joe Biden has arrived at Westminster Hall to pay his respects to the late Queen who is lying-in-state before funeral ceremonies tomorrow.
President Biden and First Lady Jill were seen standing on a VIP balcony looking down at the Queen's coffin, which is under constant guard and draped in flags.
The American president touched his hand to his heart and appeared to snap off a quick salute to the late monarch in a gesture of respect, before continuing on through the hall.
Biden's visit came moments after French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte were spotted making their way to the Palace of Westminster.
Mr Macron, who is seldom seen out of his trademark blue suit, was seen in a more understated dark navy jacket, charcoal grey trousers and black trainers alongside his wife, who dressed in a similar fashion.
The pair donned sunglasses as they strolled through central London, flanked by aides and security guards.
After paying their respects to the late monarch, Biden and Macron will join King Charles and scores of other world leaders and royals for a reception at Buckingham Palace, where they will present the new king with a book of pictures celebrating the Queen's visits to France.
Elizabeth's body has been lying in state at the historic Westminster Hall since Wednesday, and people from all walks of life and from around the world have been filing past in a constant, emotional stream, many queuing overnight.
French President Emmanuel Macron (C-L) and his wife Brigitte Macron (C-R) arrive at Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II in London, Britain, 18 September 2022. The queen's funeral will be held on 19 September, following four days of lying in state inside Westminster Hall
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