Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin Arrives in London Via Royal Air Force Following Her Death
usmagazine.comThe late Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin arrived in London on Tuesday, September 13, five days following her death at age 96.The monarch, who died on Thursday, September 8, was transported by a Royal Air Force aircraft from Edinburgh, Scotland.
Elizabeth’s body will remain at a military base before traveling to Buckingham Palace.According to royal experts, her coffin will be received at Buckingham Palace by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward will also be present alongside Elizabeth’s grandchildren — including Prince William, his wife Duchess Kate, and Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle.From there, the coffin will be taken to Westminster Hall on Wednesday, September 14, where it will lie in state for four days as members of the public pay their respects.
The next step will be taking the coffin to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral, where foreign officials and royals will attend to honor Elizabeth.After the funeral, the queen will be taken to her final resting place in St.
George’s Chapel alongside her late father, King George VI, her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and her sister, Princess Margaret.
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