A meticulously planned operation codenamed London Bridge has swung into action following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, here's what it includes⬇️
A meticulously planned operation codenamed London Bridge has swung into action following the, with a period of mourning to be declared as the nation prepares for what is expected to be the biggest state funeral since the death of Queen Victoria.
In a written statement on the Queen’s passing, he said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty the Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. But the announcement came late in the day – at about 6.30pm on Thursday – meaning plans have been shifted a day to allow the complex arrangements to be put in place, so D+0 will be considered to be Friday.The world was told by Buckingham Palace that the Queen was under medical supervision at Balmoral at around midday on Thursday after doctors became concerned for her health.
It said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” The floral tributes started as a trickle and will flood every inch of ground outside the gates of the Royal palaces. Bells began to toll at Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle.
During the televised speech, King Charles will pay tribute to his mother’s service in the decades since she succeeded to the throne in 1952. He will also seek to reassure a nation and a Commonwealth in mourning. Monarchs are required to make an oath to “maintain and preserve” the Church of Scotland. Once Charles has made the oath, the Garter King of Arms will step onto the Proclamation Gallery overlooking Friary Court to proclaim him King.According to Operation London Bridge documents leaked in September 2020, the accession proclamation will be read at St James’s Palace and at the Royal Exchange in the City of London after a copy is taken by hand to Mansion House.
“The House will have learned of the death of His Majesty King George VI. We cannot at this moment do more than record the spontaneous expression of grief,” he said. It is likely that St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh will be the main place for the public to pay their respects in Scotland, with the Queen taken to the Palace of Holyroodhouse beforehand. Ahead of this, the coffin, covered with the royal standard of Scotland, will remain at Balmoral to give staff a chance to pay their respects.
In an operation known as Spring Tide, his tour is expected to begin with a visit to the Scottish Parliament and a service at St Giles’ Cathedral. The Archbishop of Canterbury will perform a short service following the coffin’s arrival. VIPs will be given tickets to avoid having to queue, with others queuing to view the coffin up to 23 hours a day.
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