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An extended-established plan covers preparations for the queen’s remaining journey to London and state funeral, to be held on September 19.
The loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II set in movement a tightly choreographed sequence of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as the UK undergoes a interval of nationwide mourning and enters the reign of King Charles III.
An extended-established 10-day plan, code-named Operation London Bridge, covers preparations for the queen’s remaining journey to London and a state funeral. Here’s a have a look at what is going to occur within the coming days:
Saturday, September 10
- King Charles III met at St James’s Palace with senior officers referred to as the Accession Council and was formally proclaimed king. With a trumpet fanfare, an official learn the proclamation aloud from a palace balcony. It was additionally learn out in different areas throughout the UK.
- At Parliament, new British Prime Minister Liz Truss and senior lawmakers took an oath of allegiance to the brand new king earlier than holding a day of tributes to the late queen.
- Prince William and his spouse Kate, the princess of Wales, had been joined by Prince Harry and his spouse Meghan, the duchess of Sussex, to view floral tributes left by the general public in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Close to Balmoral Citadel in Scotland, the queen’s three youthful youngsters — Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward — and their households learn a few of the notes left together with a whole bunch of floral tributes to the queen.
Sunday, September 11
- The queen’s oak coffin will likely be carried from Balmoral Citadel in Scotland by six gamekeepers from her property and pushed to Edinburgh, passing by way of cities and villages so folks pays their respects alongside the route. It rests in a single day on the Palace of Holyroodhouse within the Scottish capital.
- In London, the king hosts a reception for diplomats from the 14 different Commonwealth nations the place he’s king.
Monday, September 12
- The queen’s coffin, accompanied by the king and queen consort, travels to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral the place it is going to keep for twenty-four hours so the general public pays their respects. Members of the royal household will maintain a vigil by the coffin within the night.
- King Charles II and Camilla, the queen consort, will go to Parliament to obtain condolences from the Home of Commons and the Home of Lords.
- The royal couple then flies to Edinburgh the place they attend a service of remembrance for the queen, go to the Scottish Parliament and meet senior officers.
Tuesday, September 13
- The queen’s coffin is taken by hearse to Edinburgh Airport. Will probably be flown by the Royal Air Pressure to London and brought to Buckingham Palace.
- The king and Camilla go to Northern Eire, the place they meet politicians and religion leaders and attend a service of remembrance at St Anne’s Cathedral.
Wednesday, September 14
- The coffin is transported from Buckingham Palace to Parliament on a gun carriage, with the king and different royals strolling behind.
- It’s positioned in Parliament’s medieval Westminster Corridor, the place the archbishop of Canterbury conducts a brief service. The queen will then lie in state for 4 days, till the morning of her funeral. Members of the general public will be capable of pay their respects and troops will preserve a round the clock vigil.
Friday, September 16
- The king and queen consort will go to Wales.
Monday, September 19
- The queen’s coffin will likely be taken from Westminster Corridor to close by Westminster Abbey for a state funeral that begins at 11am (10:00 GMT). Leaders and dignitaries from all over the world are anticipated to attend. The funeral marks the top of 10 days of nationwide morning, and the day will likely be a public vacation throughout the UK.
