The death of Queen Elizabeth II triggered an operation that would cover her funeral, the period of official mourning and the announcement of her death.
Operation London Bridge has officially been put in place following her death on September 8.
So, what happens now?
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When will the funeral of the Queen of England take place and what can we expect to see?
Funeral date
As outlined in Operation London Bridge, the Queen’s funeral would take place 10 days after her passing.
However, it is expected that Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will take place on Monday, September 19. This is because 10 days after her death would be a Sunday.
What will happen
It is understood the funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey in London.
The streets will be lined by the military, who will join in on the procession.
Senior members of the Royal Family are expected to follow behind the Queen’s coffin, just as they did for the funerals of Prince Philip and Princess Diana.
A congregation of up to 2,000 people will gather in the abbey. Guests will include heads of state, prime ministers and presidents. Royals from around Europe as well as key figures from public life will also be invited.
The Queen’s funeral service will be televised, with a national two minutes silence expected to be held.
What plans are in place already
Prior to the funeral, the Queen’s coffin is expected to lie in state following a ceremonial procession through London. It will last four full days.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service following the coffin’s arrival.
During this time, hundreds of thousands of people will file past the coffin on its catafalque and pay their respects, just as they did for the Queen Mother’s lying in state in 2002.
The Queen’s final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, an annex to the main chapel – where her mother and father were buried, along with the ashes of her sister, Princess Margaret.
Philip’s coffin will move from the Royal Vault to the memorial chapel to join the Queen’s.
What else is expected on the day
On the same day as the funeral, the Queen’s coffin will be taken to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for a televised committal service.
A private interment service will be held later in the evening for senior members of the Royal Family.
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