Vaclav Havel: Thousands honour late Czech leader

Thousands of people have accompanied the coffin of late Czech leader Vaclav Havel to Prague Castle where he lies in state.

The procession marked the start of three official days of mourning for Havel, who died on Sunday aged 75.

Many applauded as the hearse carrying the dissident playwright, who led the 1989 overthrow of communism, passed through Prague's historic centre. The procession through the heart of the medieval Old Town following what is known as the Royal Route - used by kings and emperors for centuries.

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