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This Friday, September 9, one day after the world learned of the news of the death of Elizabeth II, the longest-living queen in history, King Charles III is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Liz Truss and will later address the nation. The monarchy confirmed a period of royal mourning from now until seven days after the queen’s funeral.
A historical and unprecedented game for thousands of people in the world. The death of Queen Elizabeth II, after more than 70 years leading the British crown, has captured the attention of millions of people around the world.
Operations ‘Unicorn’ and ‘London Bridge’ are activated. The first refers to the secret protocol prepared in the event that the sovereign died, as happened on Thursday, September 8 at Balmoral Palace, in Scotland, and came into force from that moment. The second proceeds from the moment her coffin arrives in London and will last until it is finally transferred to the Chapel of St. George, in Windsor Castle, where the body of the sovereign will rest next to her father, King George. SAW.
This Friday, September 9, is full of official and semi-official events, which bring together members of the British monarchy, high-ranking government officials and millions of citizens.
After that meeting, the new leader of the British crown will address the nation with a speech. Follow the latest news from the UK here:
- 5:23 (BOG) King Charles III leaves Balmoral Palace for London
- 4:55 (BOG) The royal residences will remain closed until after the funeral
Buckingham Palace reported that the residences of the royal family will remain closed, including those usually open to the public.
This includes The Queen’s Gallery and Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and The Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh. Also, Balmoral Palace, Sandringham House, in the north of England, and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the monarch’s official residence in Northern Ireland.
The flags of the royal residences have been flown at half-staff from Thursday 8 September and will remain that way until 08:00 am on the following day of the last royal mourning.
The administrative headquarters of the monarchy also indicated the places destined for those who wish to deposit flowers to the sovereign.
Offerings left outside the gates of Buckingham Palace will be moved to the Green Park Floral Tribute Garden.
They have also arranged for it, Hyde Park, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the public is asked to deliver floral tributes to the Watchers at the entrance of the Queen’s Gallery, and Hillsborough Castle. among others.
- 3:45 (BOG) King Charles III will hold an audience with Liz Truss and address the nation
King Charles and Camilla, now the Queen Consort, arrive in London on Friday after staying at Balmoral Palace on Thursday.
The eldest son of Elizabeth II, who automatically ascended the throne at 73 years of age and assumes the official name of Carlos III, is scheduled to meet in the next few hours with the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss.
- 3:32 (BOG) Royal Mourning from now until 7 days after the funeral
The monarchy confirmed a period of royal mourning from now until seven days after the queen’s funeral.
Monarchy experts say the funeral ceremonies will likely last 10 days, ending by the time the queen’s coffin is finally delivered to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
There are also the remains of the monarch’s father, King George VI.
- 3:19 (BOG) A religious ceremony and firing of 96 blank bullets, among the tributes for this Friday
The day will witness a series of official and semi-official events, which will mark the day after the sovereign’s departure.
An “improvised” religious ceremony is expected at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, with the presence of the British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and other members of the Government.
Also, British flags will be waved and 96 cannons will be fired, one for each year of the Queen’s life, starting at 1:00 p.m. local time, in Hyde Park and other places in the British capital.
The bells will toll at Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle. Churches are urged to ring their bells across the country at noon.
With Reuters and local media
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