The Queen's death: What happens now Queen Elizabeth II has died and King Charles III is on the throne? Day-by-day explanation of the 10-day mourning period
Last modified on Sep 09, 2022 16:06 BST Kate Thomas The Queen's sad death aged 96 at Balmoral Castle has triggered a 10-day mourning period. Her son, Prince Charles, is now officially King Charles III, and the next few days will be filled with major changes for the royal family.The arrangements for the event of the Queen's passing, codenamed London Bridge, have long been planned in consultation with the Government.
Audience with the PM: New sovereign Charles will have his first audience as monarch with Prime Minister Liz Truss. Bells and gun salutes: Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and Windsor Castle will all see bells being tolled. Gun salutes – one for every year of the Queen’s life – will be fired in Hyde Park and at other stations.
Next, the Garter King of Arms will make the first public proclamation of the new sovereign from the Friary Court balcony at St James's Palace, with proclamations following across the country. D+3 – Monday September 12 Procession continues: The procession is expected along Royal Mile to St Giles' Cathedral. It is not yet known whether the public will get a chance to file past the coffin. Service and the Vigil of the Princes by members of the royal family.
Operation Feather: People will be able to file past the coffin to pay their respects, echoing the Queen Mother's lying in state in 2002. The process of managing the queues is known as Operation Feather.
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