The Queen's coffin was driven from Balmoral to Edinburgh on Sunday
September 11, 2022 - 12:05 BST Danielle Stacey The Queen's coffin began its journey to its final resting place on Sunday, which saw the cortege travel from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
It was made up of flowers from the Balmoral estate including sweet peas – one of the Queen's favourite flowers – dahlias, phlox, white heather and pine fir.Loading the player... WATCH: Poignant moment the Queen's coffin leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh These flowers are associated with the ideas of departures and goodbyes, and it seems fitting that they were chosen for the wreath as the Queen left her Balmoral estate for the last time.The Duke died at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle on 9 April 2021, sharing over 73 years of marriage with the Queen.
The Queen's coffin will rest in the Throne Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, until Monday afternoon. On Monday, a procession will be formed on the forecourt of her official Scottish residence to convey the coffin to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. King Charles and members of the royal family will take part in the procession.
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