Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be informed about the Queen's death about an hour before a public statement is sent out, according to leaked funeral details.
The publication has obtained a new brief prepared for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who will be informed about her death about one hour before a public statement by Buckingham Palace is sent out.Stay up to date with the latest news on the British Royals with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022
The Prime Minister and Australia's Governor-General are expected to return to Canberra to make a statement - that has already been drafted - before flying to London in separate RAAF planes. Prince Charles will become King Charles III immediately but will be officially proclaimed at St James' Palace at 10am the following day.