Operations 'London Bridge' and 'Unicorn': how will the funeral of Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. She ruled the United Kingdom for 70 years and became Britain's longest-reigning monarch. Operation London Bridge is a plan outlining the next steps for the United Kingdom in the coming days. This plan has been in development for years. It tells in detail what will happen next, which he writes about. USA Today.

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The location of the Queen's death added a bit of complexity to Operation London Bridge. A contingency plan, known as Operation Unicorn, is put in place.

What is London Bridge

Details of Operation London Bridge were first leaked to The Guardian in May 2017. They said what would happen within a 10-day period from the date of death. In particular, there was talk of a funeral at Westminster Abbey followed by a burial at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Here are a few highlights of what needs to happen as part of the operation "London Bridge".

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Since the death of the Empress, her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, instantly becomes the 42nd monarch of Great Britain since the time of William the Conqueror in 1066.

The new king will receive the parliamentary expression of condolence at Westminster Hall and then travel the kingdom to meet his people.

The plan calls for a funeral procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Palace, followed by a service at Westminster Hall.

The Queen's body will be in Westminster Hall.

Her Majesty's state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey. This day will be declared the Day of National Mourning, two minutes of silence will be announced throughout the country.

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What is Operation Unicorn

As the Queen died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, a contingency plan dubbed Operation Unicorn came into play. According to this plan, the Queen's body will remain in Scotland for several days, after which it will most likely be transported by plane to London.

The ceremony will then continue as part of Operation London Bridge. The Queen will lie in the throne room at Buckingham Palace overlooking the northwest corner of the courtyard.

The state funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey. A service will be held in the Chapel of St. George, after which a burial will take place in the royal crypt of King George VI. The Queen will be reunited with her parents and sister as well as being reunited with her beloved late husband.

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