The coffin was draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath on top made of flowers taken from the Balmoral estate including sweet peas, one of Elizabeth\u0027s favourites
Soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland then carried the coffin to the throne room of the palace where it will remain overnight.
In an emotional tribute to his mother on Friday, the new monarch, King Charles, said she had begun a “last great journey” to join Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years who died last year.Article content Many thousands are continuing to gather at other royal palaces across Britain, and large piles of flowers are massing as people visit to pay their respects.
The queen came to the throne following the death of her father King George VI on Feb. 6, 1952, when she was just 25. Her coronation took place a year later.Article content
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Royal Standard: The significance of the flag draped on Queen Elizabeth II's coffinQueen Elizabeth II's coffin left Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sunday, as it begins its journey to her final resting place, draped in the Royal Standard of Scotland and featured a wreath of white flowers on top.
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Queen Elizabeth II death: Coffin makes journey through Scotland, arrives in Edinburgh - National | Globalnews.caThe late queen's coffin was draped in the Royal Standard for Scotland and topped with a wreath made of flowers from the estate, including sweet peas, one of the queen's favorites.
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