Live briefing: Long lines form for queen’s viewing in London; King Charles III heads to Northern Ireland


The dying of Queen Elizabeth II set in motion a tightly choreographed assortment of ceremonial and constitutional steps, as Britain undergoes a interval of nationwide mourning and enters the reign of King Charles III. A protracted-established 10-day plan, code-named Operation London Bridge, covers preparations for the queen’s remaining journey to London and state funeral.

Right here’s a check out what’s going to happen throughout the coming days:

Monday, Sept. 12
– King Charles II and Camilla, the Queen Consort, visited Parliament to acquire condolences from the Dwelling of Commons and the Dwelling of Lords.

– The royal couple then flew to Edinburgh the place they attended a service of remembrance for the queen, go to the Scottish Parliament and meet senior officers.

– The queen’s coffin, accompanied by the king and queen consort, travelled to Edinburgh’s St. Giles’ Cathedral the place it’s going to maintain for 24 hours so most of the people pays their respects. Members of the royal family held a vigil by the coffin throughout the evening.

Tuesday Sept. 13
– The queen’s coffin is taken by hearse to Edinburgh Airport. Will most likely be flown by the Royal Air Drive to London and dropped at Buckingham Palace.

– The king and Camilla will go to Northern Ireland, the place they meet politicians and faith leaders and attend a service of remembrance at St. Anne’s Cathedral.

Wednesday, Sept. 14
– The coffin is transported from Buckingham Palace to Parliament on a gun carriage, with the king and totally different royals strolling behind.

– It’s positioned in Parliament’s medieval Westminster Hall, the place the archbishop of Canterbury conducts a quick service. The queen will then lie in state for 4 days, until the morning of her funeral. Members of most of the people will likely be succesful to pay their respects and troops will preserve a around the clock vigil.

Friday, Sept. 16
– The king and queen consort will go to Wales.

Sunday, Sept. 18
– Britain holds a “nationwide second of reflection” with 1 minute of silence at 8.p.m. (1900 GMT).

Monday, Sept. 19
– The queen’s coffin shall be taken from Westminster Hall to shut by Westminster Abbey for a state funeral that begins at 11 a.m.

Leaders and dignitaries from across the globe are anticipated to attend.

– The funeral marks the highest of 10 days of nationwide morning, and the day shall be a public trip all through the U.Okay.