PATRIOTIC cafe staff who took time off work to pay their respects to the Queen in London have described the experience as 'very emotional'.
Owners at SunBeans cafe in Richmond Road, Malvern travelled to London on Sunday so they could be in Westminster for the State Funeral on Monday.
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Claire Dockerill, speaking on behalf of the three owners who made the journey to the capital, said: "The whole experience was very emotional.
"Although we didn’t manage to see the Queen lying in state, we saw everything else.
"We’re really pleased we made the journey."
People queued for hours to pay their respects to the Queen, including ex-footballer David Beckham who waited for around 12 hours as the Queen lay in state within Westminster Hall.
Michelle Jenkins, Claire Dokerill and Christina Evans, all co-owners at SunBeans headed to the capital by train on Sunday to pay their respects to Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Mrs Jenkins said: "We're very patriotic. Everyone is a big fan of the Queen. She was amazing. We're all just wanting to go and pay our respects."
The business has been decorated with Union flags while a Union Jack Cheese Cake proved so popular with customers, it quickly sold out.
Businesses closed across Worcestershire on Monday as a mark of respect for Her Majesty who reigned for 70 years. Many also signed books of condolence at Worcester Cathedral and at Worcester Guildhall.
The Queen died peacefully at her Balmoral home in Scotland on Thursday, September 8, beginning 10 days of national mourning.
She is succeeded by her son, King Charles III.
The state funeral took place at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday.
Among those to attend the funeral itself was the Bishop of Worcester who said it was 'an immense privilege' to attend.
Bishop John Inge attended the Queen's funeral in his role as Lord High Almoner.
Bishop John is one of only three bishops who were members of the royal household.
Sunbeams, which opened on April 30, was set up by three women with the aim of combining sunbeds with coffee and tea.
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