The all-hands protocol, set up in the 1960s, gives detailed instructions on how to handle the first 10 days after Her Majesty’s passing.
— and her death will kick off a meticulous plan of action dubbed “Operation London Bridge.”
To keep the news of the Queen’s death private, those first alerted will be told, “London Bridge is down.”If unchanged, the Queen’s death will be referred to internally as “D-Day,” the military term for a major new operation — most famously, the 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy heralding the end of World War II.
Once senior government officials are all alerted, flags across Whitehall, home to the UK government’s main offices, will be lowered to half-staff and Parliament will be recalled. Parliament will meet to agree on a message of condolence, with other business suspended for 10 days, Politico stated. The new king will then meet with the prime minister and his senior cabinet officials, according to the plans.
The following days will see an immense amount of preparation for the funeral, including a formal rehearsal and the arrival of world leaders.
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