The death of the Queen yesterday at Balmoral has triggered contingency plans known as Operation Unicorn.
Operation Unicorn, the codename for the plans in Scotland, provided for the eventuality that she would die at Balmoral - one of her favourite places.
Unicorns – considered a symbol of purity and innocence – are Scotland’s national animal. The mythical creature first appeared on a Scottish royal coat of arms for William I in the 12th century.