Operation Unicorn: What happens if the Queen passes away in Scotland

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On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became "concerned for her health".

A Palace spokesperson said: "Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision." The statement concluded: "The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral." Plans have been put in place in case the Queen, 96, dies while she is at Balmoral in Scotland and according to reports, these are in addition to the long established protocols already existing for 10 days of national mourning called Operation London Bridge.

Operation Unicorn dictates the protocols in case of the Queen dying while at her summer residence in Balmoral, Scotland. Details of 'Operation Unicorn' emerged in 2019, Edinburgh Live reports , and they outline what would happen if the Queen died in Scotland.

According to the reports, if the Queen were to die at her retreat in Balmoral, her body would be taken to Holyrood Palace.The Palace, along with the Scottish Parliament and St Giles' Cathedral would become the main focus for the public and the world's media.