ROBERT Halfon, MP for Harlow attended the Service of the Reception of the Coffin in Westminster Hall in his capacity as a Privy Councillor.

Mr Halfon was present for the service and paid his respects on behalf of Harlow and its residents to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

He was seated next to his constituency neighbour and Deputy Speaker, Dame Eleanor Laing, MP for Epping Forest.  

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will now remain in Westminster Hall until early on Monday morning for the Lying-In-State where members of the public can come and pay their respects.

On behalf of Harlow residents, Robert’s thoughts and prayers remain with His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family at this time.