Minnesotan was 18th in line to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

A Minnesota man was among the first members of the public to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state in Westminster Hall.

Minnesotan among the first to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
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A Morris, Minnesota, man was No. 18 in line to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Israels-Swenson, whose mom is British, was the first American to see the queen's coffin as she lies in state in London ahead of her funeral. Lines to pay repects to the queen have stretched miles, with people waiting up to 24 hours.

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