Buckingham Palace confirms royal mourning till next week

In order to honour the unique reign of Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace has declared that a period of royal mourning would be observed from now until seven days following the Queen’s burial.

The new King stated his intention to observe a week-long period of royal mourning that would remain until his mother’s burial, the specifics of which have not yet been made public.

All royal residences’ flags will fly at half-staff until 8 a.m. the morning following the formal conclusion of the period of royal mourning.

All members of the royal family, domestic employees, and representatives of the royal household performing official tasks will observe the period. Additionally, troops assigned to ceremonial responsibilities are required to attend.

After rushing to Scotland to be at the Queen’s bedside when her passing was revealed to the country last evening, Charles and his wife spent the night in Balmoral.

Before meeting with Prime Minister Liz Truss and delivering a televised address at 6 o’clock today, he will return to the capital.

Buckingham Palace’s code phrase signifying Queen Elizabeth II’s death, “London Bridge is down,” sets off a period of mourning during which regular activity in the UK will drastically slow for the next 10 days.

The painstakingly planned schedule of events for the days following the Queen’s passing has been advanced by one day as a result of the news being made so late in the day, at 6.30 p.m. D-Day or D+0 officially starts today.

Once King Charles III gives his approval, the intricate plan—a significant project on an unparalleled scale—for Elizabeth II’s last goodbye will be officially put into action.

Considering that Her Majesty’s passing took place in Scotland, Operation Unicorn, a backup plan, has been activated. The fabled beast serves as Scotland’s emblem.

The Unicorn sets in motion additional ceremonial events in Edinburgh prior to the logistics of bringing the Queen back to London as part of the long-standing London Bridge arrangements.

The preparations for a Scottish component have been prepared for some time since the queen spends several months each year at her cherished residence in the Highlands.

While preparations are made, it is anticipated that the Queen’s coffin, which is covered with the Royal Standard and has a wreath of her favourite flowers on top, will lie in repose in the ballroom of her beloved Balmoral Castle for two days.