Joe Biden attends Westminster Hall to pay respects to queen

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall (Joe Giddens/PA)

US President Joe Biden has visited Westminster Hall to pay his respects to the queen.

Mr Biden arrived with his wife Jill at the lying in state shortly before 5pm on Sunday, ahead of his attendance at Monday’s funeral.