Following the Queen’s death, the “London Bridge destroyed” plan (literally London Bridge destroyed) comes into play. As reminded by The Guardian, this is Thursday, September 8, 2022, a protocol that has been repeated and regularly updated since the 1960s, detailing the full course of events after the death of the queen.
D-day
Prior to the official announcement of Buckingham Palace, the Prime Minister (in this case Liz Truss) was personally briefed by the Queen’s Private Secretary and the news was relayed to the Cabinet Secretary and Privy Council Office. . Only then will the “official notice” be made public.
Flags on royal residences, Whitehall and other government buildings will then be lowered at half-mast, and the royal family’s website will be replaced with a black page with a brief statement announcing the Queen’s passing. Government websites are also changing to show a black banner.
At Buckingham Palace, tradition dictates that the official framed death notice is pasted onto the bars. Meanwhile, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral will ring the bells at noon.
Ceremonial gun salutes are expected and a national moment of silence will be held in Hyde Park and Tower Hill.
New King III. Charles will have his first meeting with the Prime Minister. He will also meet with the Earl Marshal to formally approve all funeral plans, and the state funeral will take place in 10 days. King Charles will deliver an address to the country and the Commonwealth of Nations.
Day D+1
For the main proclamation of the new king, which will be read publicly, the Accession Council met in St. It will meet at St. James’s Palace. Another paper will be read at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. In the afternoon, the new King will meet with the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Leader of the Opposition, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster.
Paying tribute to Parliament.
Day D+2
The coffin will depart from Balmoral to be transported by land to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
D-Day + 3
A procession will leave Holyrood and travel from the Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral for a service attended by members of the Royal Family. After this service, St Giles Cathedral will be open to the public 24 hours a day.
King Charles is expected to visit the Palace of Westminster to accept an act of condolence. He should then fly to Edinburgh. For his first act as monarch, he will travel to Holyroodhouse Palace for the Keys Ceremony and then attend a service at St Giles Cathedral. He will have his first meeting with the Scottish First Minister and will also receive a motion of condolence in the Scottish Parliament.
Day D+4
In the late evening the coffin is expected to be transported to Edinburgh Waverley station, from where it will travel overnight on the royal train, arriving in London the next morning.
King Charles will fly to Northern Ireland where he will receive a message of condolence and head to Belfast for a prayer service.
A rehearsal will take place for the passing of the late Queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
D-Day + 5
The coffin is expected to arrive at Buckingham Palace hours before the grand ceremony scheduled for that day in London.
In the first major ceremony before the funeral, the Queen’s coffin will be transported from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall to begin the five-day rest.
The rest of the Fiery Chapel is an opportunity for the public to respect it. The coffin will be mounted on a catafalk in the middle of Westminster Hall, which will be open to the public 23 hours a day.
Day D+6
The beer continues.
Day D+7
King Charles will travel to Wales to attend a mass and meet with the Welsh Prime Minister. Commonwealth detachments will begin arriving in London.
Day D+8
King Charles must receive the governors general and prime ministers of the kingdoms.
Day D+9
The day before the funeral, Charles will host foreign royal families who will attend the funeral.
Day D+10
The state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey. The casket will be carried on parade from Westminster Hall to the Abbey. A two-minute silence will be held across the country.
After an hour’s service, a large procession will accompany the coffin to Hyde Park, which will be transferred from the carriage there to the state hearse and proceed to Windsor. After a parade in Windsor, a funeral will be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, where the coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault.
Source: Programme Television
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