Queen Elizabeth II has been on the British throne for 70 years, after King George VI, her father, died in 1952.
This legendary woman he has met thirteen prime ministers of his country, thirteen presidents of the United States and six popes.
However, considering that her reign could end at any time due to her age (she is 96 years old), a plan was designed for the day she dies: the famous ‘London Bridge’.
Each of the actions was analyzed and approved by the Queen and her team.
Although it seems like a movie, the world can be aware of every detail of the plan for the funeral of one of the most remembered women in the history of the British and European monarchy.
The steps of this commemoration are as follows:
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1. The Prime Minister will be contacted
After the official doctor confirms the death of the Queen, her private secretary will alert the British Prime Minister who is there at that time (for now, Boris Johnson would be spoken to).
2. ‘London Bridge fell’
The most important officials of the United Kingdom will receive calls and messages encrypted with the phrase ‘London Bridge is down’, which indicates the death of the monarch.
The countries where she is head of state (15 in total) and the members of the ‘Commonwealth’ (53 states that have historical and cultural ties with the United Kingdom) will also be informed. According to the British media ‘The Guardian’, the news will be reported from a secret place.
3. The press will be informed of the death of Queen Elizabeth II
When the leaders know, the information will be disseminated by the different news agencies, especially by the ‘Associated Press’.
The plan also foresees that before communicating the death in the different stations of the world, serene music is transmitted. This, according to the ‘London Bridge’ delegates, will be done to avoid a shock.
4. Black badges as a sign of mourning
Members of the British government will have to wear black armbands as a sign of respect and mourning.
Likewise, an assistant dressed in mourning will have to place a black-framed notice on the gates of Buckingham Palace.
Journalists broadcasting this event on television will also have to wear black clothing and put a mourning ribbon on the screen.
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5. Workers will go home early
Although it depends on the day and time the queen dies, in addition to the work of each person, certain companies will close their doors early in the face of national mourning.
6. If the Queen dies abroad, a coffin will be sent
A British Aerospace Reference 146 aircraft, which will be part of No. 32 Royal Flight Squadron, will take off from Northolt, on the western edge of London, with a coffin on board in case Elizabeth II dies far from her royal home. .
7. His body will return to the throne room at Buckingham Palace
Regardless of where he died, his body must be transferred to the throne room at Buckingham Palace for four days. There, an altar, a royal standard and four Grenadier Guards will await her.
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8. On the fourth day you will be moved to Westminster Hall
The body, four days later, will move to the Palace of Westminster, where the two chambers of the British Parliament are located.
The transfer will be accompanied by a large military parade in which thousands of people will be able to see his coffin. She will also be there for four days.
9. On the ninth day the Queen will be buried
The ceremony will take place in Westminster Abbey. Big Ben will chime at 9 am and the coffin will arrive at the site two hours later.Several businesses, such as the Stock Exchange, will not operate to see the funeral.
10. The coronation of Prince Charles will have to wait
Although Prince Charles would become king at 11 a.m. the day after the Queen’s death, his coronation ceremony and other protocols will have to wait for a considerable time of mourning.
This rule is not new, as Queen Elizabeth II obtained her position in February 1952, but was not crowned until June 1953 out of respect for her father.
The long era of Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth of Windsor, 96, is the character with the most figures at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum in London (there are a total of 23).
And it is not for less: she became queen on February 16, 1952 and She is now the UK’s longest-serving monarch, reigning 70 years.
The title of longevity was obtained in 2015, when he surpassed Queen Victoria, whose reign was measured at 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes (63 years and 216 days).
Elizabeth II is the owner of silver, gold, diamond and sapphire jubilees, recognitions given for the time she has been wearing the crown.
Now celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. A prestigious event in which the queen will be able to thank all the support in the 70 years that she has been in office.
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*With information from La Nación / Argentina (GDA)
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