(29 Sep 2019) Former French President Jacques Chirac's coffin on Sunday lay in state at Paris' Invalides monument, with mourners queueing to pay their respects.
The French presidency announced that Chirac would lie in state during a public ceremony at the monument, where France honours its heroes.
A memorial service and private funeral are planned for Monday.
Chirac, the last French head of state to complete two terms in office, died Thursday at age 86.
Flags were lowered Friday on buildings and monuments throughout France in his honour.
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