Queen Elizabeth II's coffin reaches Edinburgh, King Charles III to join procession. Here's all you may want to know

Cameras have captured the flag draped around Queen’s coffin leaving the Balmoral Palace where she took her last breath on Thursday afternoon.

Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch who bore the burden of the crown for seven decades. After her death, people offered floral tributes outside the Balmoral Estate, Windsor Castle, and Buckingham Palace.

How was the journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh with a royal procession?

Queen’s coffin draped with the flag of the monarch travelled from Balmoral to Edinburgh. The estimated time for the road journey was 6 hours. People and well-wishers lined up along both sides of the roads to pay last tribute to one of the most-loving monarchs in British royal history.


Following the car that carried the coffin were the counselors of the queen, her daughter, Princess Anne, and Tim Lawrence. People were even seeing shedding their tears as respect and gratitude towards one of the best monarchs. All these people respected her due to the service she offered to the great United Kingdoms, countries where she was the head of the state, and commonwealth countries.

The entire journey was telecasted and it looked quite ethereal as the queen’s coffin passed through the Scottish Highlands. When the convoy reached Edinburgh Castle, Princess Anne, Countess of Wessex, Prince Andrew, and other members of the royal family paid their tribute by bowing their heads. In fact, the Countess of Wessex was seen comforting Princess Royal as her mother’s coffin entered the castle’s gates.

What are the future plans of the new King, Charles III?

According to the insider news, the new monarch head, King Charles III will travel from Buckingham Palace to Edinburgh. The Queen Consort, Camilla will also accompany her husband on the trip. No further news on the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex going to Edinburgh is there.

It is expected that the king and queen consort will meet their siblings and cousins at Edinburgh for the procession of the Queen’s coffin to the St. Giles Cathedral. As per the announcement from Buckingham Palace, the coffin will stay in Scotland for the next 24 hours to allow the Scottish people to pay their tribute.

FAQ

Q. Will the cousins of Queen Elizabeth II join everyone in Edinburgh?
A. It is expected to see the Duke of Kent, the Duke of Gloucester, and other senior royals who are the late queen’s siblings join the family in Edinburgh before the procession.
Q. When will be the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II?
A. According to the statement from King Charles III, the queen’s funeral will be held on September 19, 2022.