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From The Guardian:

Crowds have turned out to pay their respects to Lady Thatcher as the prime minister, David Cameron, defended her ceremonial funeral as a “fitting” tribute to a major national figure.

As the first of more than 2,300 guests began arriving at St Paul’s Cathedral before 9am, many hundreds of spectators gathered in the light drizzle outside, amid a sea of union flags. Some were equipped with folding chairs, and had camped out overnight to witness the event.

Dignitaries from 170 countries are attending the service, Downing Street said, including 11 serving prime ministers and 17 serving foreign ministers from across the globe. The Queen will lead the mourners.

Thatcher’s body had rested overnight at the chapel of St Mary Undercroft at the Palace of Westminster where MPs, peers, and those who had worked with her were able to pay their respects following a short private service.

Read the full write-up here.

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