Documents leaked to the website Politico show detailed plans for what will happen now that Queen Elizabeth is dead. The plans have been given the code name “London Bridge”. Parallel to the celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne earlier this year, planning for her death was underway. Queen Elizabeth sat on the throne for over 70 years. Photo: Kirsty O’Connor / AP The plans have been there since the 1960s, and have been regularly updated. Everything has been done to ensure that the Queen’s death and burial are handled with dignity and respect, but at the same time with the pomp and splendor that she deserves and that is expected. Here are the plans – all times are given in Norwegian time: Day 0: Message on a black background The royal house itself announced the death on its website, on a black background. The government’s website has been given a black mourning tab, in line with the plans that had been laid in advance. After the announcement of the Queen’s death, the first in the line of succession was automatically considered the new monarch. In a public announcement posted on the gate of Buckingham Palace after the death, Charles and Camilla are referred to as King and Queen. The official announcement at the gate of Buckingham Palace in London. Photo: POOL / Reuters New Prime Minister Liz Truss gave a speech outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Downing Street on Thursday evening. The flag is flown at half-mast at all the royal residences and on public buildings throughout the UK. Day 1: Charles becomes king King Charles III is announced as the new head of state. This will take place at 11 in the morning at St. James’ Palace in London, according to the plans. King Charles III was automatically considered king when the Queen’s death was a fact. Photo: Aaron Chown / AP The flags are raised to the top again. This is followed by proclamation in the streets of London, trumpets and a seven-minute gun salute from Hyde Park. Hundreds of invited guests are present, among them the Prime Minister. Parliament meets to agree on a statement of condolence. All other political activity is put on hold for ten days. The politicians honor the queen in the House of Commons. At 4.30 pm, the Prime Minister and members of the government and their spouses meet for an audience with the king. Day 2: The coffin arrives at the castle The coffin with the Queen arrives at Buckingham Palace. It is received by the Prime Minister and ministers. Politicians’ honors continue in the House of Commons. The Queen is moved to the throne room in Buckingham Palace, where four of the guards with the characteristic bearskin hats will stand guard by the bier. It is expected that the coffin with the Queen will go to Buckingham Palace. Photo: DANIEL LEAL / AFP Day 3: Tour of the kingdom King Charles receives a condolence message in Westminster Hall in the morning. In the afternoon he starts a tour of Great Britain. First stop is the Scottish Parliament and a service in St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Day 4: The King in Northern Ireland The new King arrives in Northern Ireland, where he receives condolences at Hillsborough Castle and attends a service in St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. In London, there is a rehearsal for the procession that will take the coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster the next day. Day 5: The coffin is carried through the London Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The coffin with the Queen will be carried along a ceremonial route through London. Then there is a service in Westminster Hall, where the Queen will lie on “lit de parade” for the next three days. “Lit de parade” is a bed where a famous deceased person lies on display, in honor and public tribute. Day 6: The Queen on parade bed There will be a rehearsal for the funeral procession. The Queen is on “lit de parade” in Westminster Hall. Open to the public 23 hours a day. Day 7: The King in Wales King Charles travels to Wales to receive condolences in Parliament there, and attend a service in Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. The Queen is on “lit de parade” in Westminster Hall. Open to the public 23 hours a day. Day 8-9: Terror preparedness The government apparatus continues its work with the challenges that must be solved for the funeral itself. A large number of heads of state will come from abroad. The same applies to tourists. Safety must be ensured. Terror preparedness is high. One scenario describes a London that is full, where people cannot get accommodation, the transport network is overloaded, food and health services become inadequate. The Queen is on “lit de parade” in Westminster Hall. Open to the public 23 hours a day. Day 10: State funeral State funeral in Westminster Abbey, followed by burial in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. After the ceremony, the coffin will be lowered into the chapel’s royal vault. There are the remains of 25 other royals, including the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip. There will be two minutes silence across the UK at 1 p.m. Most of the country will be closed, including the stock exchange, and there will be a procession through the streets of London and Windsor. A service will be held in St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The Queen is buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor. This day is a national day of mourning in Great Britain.
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