Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: What we know so far about state funeral
manchestereveningnews.co.ukMembers of the royal family will make plans for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, following her death at age 96. The tragic passing of this country's longest reigning monarch was announced this afternoon (Thursday).
All of her children, King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, rushed to be by her side. Now plans are underway for her state funeral.
Newly titled King Charles III will meet the Earl Marshal – the Duke of Norfolk – who is in charge of the accession and the Queen’s funeral, to approve the carefully choreographed schedule for the coming days. Read more:Moment Liz Truss and Sir Keir Starmer suddenly leave Parliament after being handed notes about the Queen The arrangements – codenamed London Bridge – have long been planned in consultation with the government.
They will incorporate Operation Unicorn, the contingency plans for the death of the Queen in Scotland. The Queen’s coffin is expected to be taken by road to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
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