The British people are grieving. On Thursday afternoon, Queen Elizabeth died aged 96, after 70 years on the throne. He sleeps peacefully in his country house Balmoral in Scotland.
A ten-day period of national mourning is underway, and carefully planned and lengthy plans are being implemented.
With the king dead in Scotland, “Operation Unicorn” was launched, the code name for an extensive plan in case of death on royal soil an hour outside Aberdeen.
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Dagbladet reporters at Balmoral in Scotland described a sad and silent atmosphere with lots of people and a large press presence. Mourners laid flowers to show their respect after the king’s death.
According to The Guardian, Queen Elizabeth’s body is expected to be brought to Holyrood on Saturday, two days after her death. Holyrood is the residence of the kings of England in the capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh.
Two days later – Monday – it is hoped the coffin will be transported to Buckingham Palace in London, either by air or royal train.
Once in London, the Queen will lie on a parade bed, also called “lit de parade”, in Westminster Hall for around four days before the funeral, according to the BBC – so people can say goodbye.
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