Queen Elizabeth / People gathered outside Buckingham Palace 10 days of state mourning in Britain

Queen Elizabeth: After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, state mourning will be celebrated in Britain from today. The state mourning will last for 10 to 12 days. It is being said in the reports that until the funeral of the Queen is completed, the state mourning will continue. People gathered in large numbers outside Buckingham Palace.

The plan for the Queen's funeral procession was previously code named 'Operation London Bridge'. Since the Queen died in Scotland, it has been associated with 'Operation Unicorn'. Unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. The date of the funeral is yet to be announced. As part of Operation London, the BBC anchor read the news wearing a black dress. Meanwhile, the British national flag has already been flown at half-mast on Downing Street. According to reports, 'D-Day' will be declared in Britain today and every day till the funeral will be considered as D+1, D+2.

What will happen during the state mourning?

During the state mourning, flags will be lowered at half-mast on all government buildings and they will remain in such condition till the last rites. Government business will be suspended during the period of national mourning. During this time, except for very important things, ministers' visits, interviews, press conferences etc. will be closed.

Under the Succession to the Crown Act 1707, Parliament would meet immediately after the tribute to the Queen. After condolence, the term of Parliament will be adjourned till after the state funeral. The House of Commons will pay tribute to the Queen today and tomorrow. British politicians have started preparing for condolences and state funerals. The public pays tribute to the Queen outside Windsor Castle, where the flag is already half-masted.

Queen's funeral will be held here

The Queen's body will be kept at Westminster Hall for three days. In this hall are kept the coffins of the Queen's mother, George V, Winston Churchill and William Gladstone. The Queen will be cremated with state honors at Westminster Abbey. The Queen's body will be buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The national anthem of the United Kingdom will also be amended to include the next king.

At least 54 Commonwealth countries will observe state mourning after the Queen's death. India is also included in this. The national flag of these countries will be flown at half-mast. In honor of the Queen, US President Joe Biden has ordered the flag to be flown at half-mast at the White House, government buildings and military installations.

Let us tell you that Queen Elizabeth II of Britain died on Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 years old. He ruled for about 70 years. Charles, 73, former Prince of Wales has now become Britain's new monarch. He would now be officially known as King Charles III.