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The Crown of Scotland and its important role in the funeral of the Queen

The Crown of Scotland is part of the oldest crown jewels in the British Isles and was first used to crown Mary Queen of Scots.

Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022

Edinburgh snipers spotted at Holyrood as Queen's coffin set to leave palace

The police marksmen were seen standing setting up their equipment on the roof of the Scottish Parliament ahead of the Queen's procession up the Royal Mile on Monday afternoon.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 12, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon hails Queen as ‘anchor of our nation’ ahead of Holyrood tributes

The Scottish First Minister spoke ahead of a Motion of Condolence in the Scottish Parliament, which will be received by the new King.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

King Charles to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

There is speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the new Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the group

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022

What is happening today after Queen's death? King Charles to lead royals behind coffin

A procession led by King Charles III will take the Queen's coffin along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh this afternoon before a service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral

Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

Thousands queuing overnight in Edinburgh to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II – as it happened

Queen’s coffin will travel from the Scottish capital to London on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022

King Charles will lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

There is speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the new Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the group following the late Queen's coffin

Wales Online · Sep 12, 2022

Charles to lead royal family in procession behind Queen’s coffin

Members of the public will be able to view the coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to pay their respects.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon set for first audience with King ahead of visit to Scottish Parliament

King Charles and the Queen Consort will fly to Edinburgh in the morning ahead of a special procession as the Queen's coffin is moved from Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral where it will lay in rest for 24 hours.

Daily Record · Sep 11, 2022

The Queen's Death: What is happening and when in the days ahead

The new King and Queen will travel to Northern Ireland on Tuesday

Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022