it has been revealed that he will lead the coffin of her late majesty from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster. After lying in state at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, the Queen’s coffin will be moved to London on Tuesday night, before lying in state at Westminster Hall for four days. In guidance to the public, the government said a ceremonial procession would take the late monarch’s coffin from Buckingham Palace at 2.22pm on Wednesday. It will proceed along The Mall, Horse Guards Road, along Horse Guards Parade and through Whitehall to Parliament Square and the Palace of Westminster. King Charles and other members of the royal family will walk back on a journey that takes 38 minutes.
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Special ceremonial spaces will be set up along the route to allow the public to pay their respects. These will be on the Green Park side of The Mall. the St James’s Park side of The Mall and Horse Guards Road. Horse Guards Parade Ground. Whitehall (West), Parliament Street (West) and Great George Street. Whitehall (East), Parliament Street (East) and Bridge Street. The Queen’s coffin at a memorial service at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh / AP The screening areas will open at 11am on Wednesday, with limited capacity and admission on a first-come, first-served basis. The guidance warns: “Please do not wait or camp before the day of the procession. If you camp before this time, you may be asked to move on.’ A screening area is also being set up in Hyde Park, where the ceremonial procession will be shown on large screens. It also starts from 11 am. Recommended access to the viewing area is from the north side of Hyde Park, from Marlborough Gate to Marble Arch.
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrives in Edinburgh after long journey from Balmoral “Please be aware that large crowds are expected and there are likely to be delays to public transport and road closures in the area,” the public is advised. There will be security in all areas and alcohol is not allowed. You can bring food and drink and there will be booths and toilets throughout. The Queen’s coffin will lie in state from 5pm at Westminster Hall until 6.30am. on the day of the funeral, Monday, September 19. Queues are expected to be extensive, with some estimates of up to 20 hours, with little chance of seating.
