Queen Elizabeth II Funeral: The passing of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion an orderly series of ceremonial and legal formalities as Britain entered a period of national mourning and the reign of King Charles III.
A well-established 10-day plan, known as Operation London Bridge, will cover the queen’s final trip to London and state funeral.
Here is a preview of what will happen in the next days.
Sunday, September 11
The queen’s oak coffin was brought from Scotland’s Balmoral Castle to a seven-vehicle entourage by six of the estate’s gamekeepers. It was then gently driven through rural Scottish towns and villages on the way to Edinburgh.
People gathered in great numbers in Edinburgh and on rural roads to pay their respects along the route. It spends the night at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the Scottish capital.
Charles was accepted as the new monarch by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
During a reception in London, the new king greeted ambassadors from the 14 other Commonwealth countries where he is the king.
Monday, September 12
When King Charles II and the Queen Consort visit Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords will express their condolences to them.
After that, the royal couple flies to Edinburgh, where they attend the queen’s memorial service, tour the Scottish Parliament, and have meetings with
senior government officials.
The queen’s coffin will be carried by the king and queen consort to St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, where it will remain for 24 hours so that people can pay their respects. Members of the royal family will stand guard in front of the coffin in the evening.
Also Read: Viral Video: A Swiggy employee with special needs delivering meals in a wheelchair goes viral, wins the netizens
Tuesday, September 13
The queen’s coffin is driven to the airport in Edinburgh by a hearse. It will be flown to London and delivered to Buckingham Palace by the Royal Air Force.
The king and Camilla will fly to Northern Ireland where they will attend a memorial service at St. Anne’s Cathedral, meet with political and religious leaders, and attend meetings.
Wednesday, September14
The gun carriage transporting the coffin from Buckingham Palace to Parliament is followed by the king and other royals.
The Canterbury archbishop conducts a brief liturgy there in the revered Westminster Hall of Parliament. The queen would then lie in state for the following four days, right up to the morning of her burial. Both the general population and soldiers will have vigils around-the-clock in memory of the deceased.
Also Read: ED: The ED confiscates Rs 100 Crore In A Period Of 3 Months. Who Gets Hold Of This Money Now? Read This
Friday, September 16
In Wales, the king and queen consort will travel.
Monday, September 19
The queen’s body will be moved from Westminster Hall to the nearby Westminster Abbey for a state funeral that begins at 11 a.m. It is anticipated that prominent figures from throughout the world would attend.
The funeral brings to an end ten days of national morning, and the following day is a holiday throughout the United Kingdom.
Keep watching our YouTube Channel ‘DNP INDIA’. Also, please subscribe and follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and
TWITTER.
