The ‘Operation Fallen Bridge’ foresees a minutely detailed plan for the ceremonies that follow the death of Elizabeth II of England
London Bridge is Down. The ‘Operation Puente Caído’, in Spanish, is the rigid protocol agreed by the Royal Family that provided for all the ceremonies that would follow the death of Elizabeth II. Finally, this meticulous plan has had to be combined with ‘Operation Unicorn’ since the monarch has died at the age of 96 in Balmoral Castle, in Scottish lands. This is the plan issued by the British Royal House for the next 10 days.
Elizabeth II’s death occurred on Thursday, September 8 and that should be the reference date to continue with the 10 days of mourning. However, as explained from Buckingham Palace, the beginning of the ceremonies for the ten days of mourning began this Friday, because the announcement of her death came late: at 7:31 p.m. peninsular time. The new King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla returned to London from Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where they spent the night, and had their first audience with British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
The new King of England, Charles III, addressed the country through British television and wanted in his first speech to the nation as monarch to “honor” the memory of his mother, Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96. “To my dear mom, who is beginning her journey to be reunited with my father, I just want to say thank you for your love and service.” “May the angels in her flight take you to rest,” concluded his message.
Charles III also met with the Earl Marshal, the position held for centuries by the Duke of Norfolk, which gives him the responsibility of organizing funerals. For her part, the Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and members of her Government are responsible for attending the religious service in memory of Elizabeth II at St. Paul’s Cathedral, in the City of London.
Today Saturday, September 10
The day of the official proclamation of Charles III as the new King of England. Although the eldest son of Isabel II is king since the death of his mother, the official proclamation will be around 10:00 in the morning before the Privy Council, made up of judges, ministers and representatives of the Church. Before them, Charles III will proclaim the independence of the Church of Scotland, in accordance with the Act of Union of 1707. Once the proclamation is signed, Charles III will go out to the well-known balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the English citizens.
Elizabeth II’s body will continue to rest at Balmoral Castle.
Sunday, September 11
Day on which the mortal remains of Elizabeth II will travel to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, where they will rest in the Throne Room of Holyrood Palace. The self-governing parliaments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will make official proclamations on the queen’s death.
Citizens will be able to say goodbye to Elizabeth II of England. His mortal remains will be transferred, in procession, from the Royal Mile, the most important street in Edinburgh that connects Edinburgh Castle with Holyroodhouse Palace, to St. Giles Cathedral. A religious service will be held, and the children of Elizabeth II will star in the so-called “Princess Vigil” around the coffin.
In London, the House of Commons and the House of Lords will hold a joint motion of no confidence. The new king, Charles III, is expected to attend the British Parliament and will begin touring the rest of the nations that make up the United Kingdom.
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