According to the Book of Condolences, the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall for four days. The late monarch’s coffin currently “rests in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle”, the summer retreat in the Scottish Highlands where Elizabeth died on Thursday. Palace officials promised on Saturday that the public will have opportunities to see the late monarch’s oak coffin as it travels from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh and then on to London. The coffin will travel by road to Edinburgh on Sunday 11th September. He will lie in repose in the Throne Room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse until the evening of Monday 12 September. A procession will then form to take the coffin to St Giles Cathedral, where a service will be held to receive it. Story continues below ad

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King Charles III and members of the royal family are expected to be part of the ceremony. He will lie in the cathedral, guarded by Vigils from The Royal Company of Archers, as the people of Scotland pay their respects. On Tuesday afternoon, the coffin — accompanied by the Princess Royal — will be flown from Scotland by Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft. They will arrive at RAF Northolt later that evening. The coffin will then travel by road to Buckingham Palace to rest in the Bow Room. Her Majesty The Queen’s state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September. Before the state funeral, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four days to allow the public to pay their respects. — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 10, 2022 Story continues below ad On Wednesday afternoon, the coffin will be part of a procession in a gun carriage by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery — from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster — where the Queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall until the morning of the State Funeral. According to the Book of Condolences, “The procession will travel through Queen’s Gardens, The Mall, Horse Guards and Horse Guards Arch, Whitehall, Parliament Street, Square Square and New Palace Yard.” “Following the coffin’s arrival at Westminster Hall, the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service assisted by the Reverend Dr. David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, and in the presence of the King and Members of the Royal Family, after which the Lying-in -The State will begin.’ Edward William Fitzallan-Howard, the official in charge of the arrangements, said the ceremonies would be “a fitting farewell to one of the defining figures of our time”. When Prince Philip died on 9 April 2021, the number of mourners for the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s consort was limited to 30 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the ceremony had to be held with health protocols in mind. Philip was 99 years old at the time of his death. Trending Stories

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Story continues below ad 0:22 Trudeau signs book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth Trudeau signs book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth Similar protocols are unlikely to be followed for the queen. Instead, the UK government expects large crowds in central London in the coming days as mourners visit Buckingham Palace and royal residences. On Friday, the Cabinet Office even issued a statement warning the public of possible “risks to public safety” and “delays on some public transport” as large numbers gather for ceremonies and commemorations. The UK government announced that access “to some areas, especially central London, will be restricted, with road closures and diversions causing delays for vehicles and pedestrians” as preparations are made across the city for the Queen’s funeral and the related events. “The public should check in advance and plan accordingly,” the statement said. “Travellers are asked to follow instructions given by flight attendants and police.” Story continues below ad The Cabinet Office is also asking the public to only place flowers in designated areas at the royal residences in London, Windsor, Edinburgh, Balmoral, Hillsborough Castle and Sandringham.

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The longest reigning monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, central London. She ascended the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 and overtook her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria as Britain’s longest-serving monarch in September 2015. Elizabeth was also queen of 15 former British colonies, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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An official 10-day mourning period for the Queen is currently observed in Canada, during which portraits of the Queen and flags displayed indoors may be draped in black ribbons. Story continues below ad According to the City of Ottawa, a black lapel pin with a ribbon is an “acceptable symbol” to be worn during the period of mourning and on the day of the funeral if Canadians so desire. Flags will be flown at half-mast across the country until sunset on the day of the funeral — with the exception of the day Charles III is proclaimed King. Other small tributes are also popping up around the country. The City of Ottawa has created a collection of photos of the Queen, which will be on display at City Hall. Anglican churches in Ottawa have also planned to ring their bells 96 times at noon on Friday in honor of the queen. The Canadian-organized funeral will be held in Ottawa at Christ Church Cathedral, according to the Canadian heritage department. Government officials, officials and “representatives of organizations with which Her Majesty has had a close relationship”, including charities and military regiments, will be invited. 2:00 ‘He was just a happy man’: Canadians share fond memories of meeting the Queen ‘He was just a happy man’: Canadians share fond memories of meetings with the Queen The event will be streamed live and available to watch online. Story continues below ad The day is expected to begin with a memorial parade, with participants from the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. There will be a gun salute — one round per year of the Queen’s life, according to the department, which means 96 shots. CF-18s will also fly over Parliament Hill and the cathedral where the ceremony will take place. More details, including specific dates, are expected to be revealed in the coming days. — With files by Rachel Gilmore and Kathryn Mannie © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.