OPERATION London Bridge — the code name for the intricate plan of action following the Queen’s death — is in motion. The day of Her Majesty’s passing would have been D-Day or D+0, but because the a…
The first public proclamation of the new sovereign was read in the open air from the Friary Court balcony at St James’s Palace by the Garter King of Arms.
At 2.30pm, he'll meet with the new PM Liz Truss and her chosen cabinet before meeting with the opposition party at 3pm.The Queen's coffin remains at Balmoral so staff can pay their respects.THE Queen’s coffin is expected to be taken by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. A procession along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral will be followed by a service and the Vigil of the Princes attended by members of the royal familyThe House of Commons and the House of Lords are expected to come together in Westminster for a Motion of Condolence, which the King could attend.
The public will pay their respects for four days and senior royals may stand guard in the Vigil of the Princes.The lying in state, Operation Marquee, will begin in Westminster Hall after a procession and a service led by the Archbishop of CanterburyHER Majesty’s coffin will continue to lie in state at Westminster Hall under Operation Marquee.
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