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Levi Winchester

Queen’s favourite alcoholic drink sells out as nation prepares for funeral today

The Queen 's favourite alcoholic drink has sold out across supermarkets as the nation prepares to say goodbye to the beloved monarch.

Her Majesty is said to have enjoyed a cocktail of Dubonnet and gin - now, it seems that many are looking to raise a glass in her honour.

Dubonnet is a wine-based aperitif from France. When The Mirror checked this morning, Dubonnet was out of stock on the Tesco website.

The drink is also sold out this morning on the House of Malt website.

Last week, a BBC reporter pointed out that shelves in a Waitrose supermarket had completely sold out of the stuff.

Follow our live updates of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II here

Dubonnet is a wine-based aperitif from France (WireImage)

BBC's Mark Williamson captioned a snap of an empty shelf, as he wrote: "Dubonnet sold out at Waitrose - sent earlier this evening."

Another shopper tweeted: "I noticed this afternoon that my local Waitrose has sold out of Dubonnet."

You can add Dubonnet to your Waitrose shop online, but it is unclear if it is definitely in stock today or not.

The alcohol sold out back in June when the nation celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of Her Majesty taking to the throne.

The description of the drink on Drink Supermarket for the Platinum Jubilee reads: "Made by Joseph Dubonnet to combat malaria for the French army, Dubonnet is the chosen drink for our late Queen Elizabeth II.

“A sweet wine with bitter notes made from a blend of fortified wine, herbs, spices and Quinine. Perfect for Her Majesty, so drink like a royal."

The Queen died aged 96 in her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8, with her funeral taking place today (September 19).

The doors of Westminster Abbey opened at 8am, with 2,000 guests expected to attend the service and millions more will be watching all over the world.

At 10.44am, the Queen's coffin will be led in procession to Westminster Abbey, ready for the state funeral.

King Charles will be joined by the Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward following the coffin.

Princes William and Harry, as well as the remaining grandchildren, will be in the procession behind the older generation.

George and Charlotte will walk together, behind their parents, walking side-by-side in formation, followed by their uncle and aunt, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and other family members.

After the service, a procession be led toward Hyde Park Corner, before the coffin is transported to Windsor for a committal service, and then later a small, private ceremony for the Royal Family.

The final few people observing the Queen lying-in-state trickled through Westminster Hall at about 6.30am.

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