Queen’s coffin to lie in state in keeping with historic tradition after monarch's death aged 96
ok.co.ukThe Queen’s coffin is set to lie in state to allow the public to pay their last respects.The Queen – the longest reigning monarch in British history – passed away today at the age of 96.
A statement from Buckingham Palace which announced the devastating news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” Lying in state is usually reserved for sovereigns, current or past queen consorts, and sometimes former prime ministers.
During the formal occasion, the closed coffin is placed on view in the vast, medieval Westminster Hall in the Palace of Westminster.The historic spectacle is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people.
The Queen’s death in Scotland means there could possibly be a second mini lying in state, most likely in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, which would allow the public to honour the monarch.
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