Queen's final journey explained as coffin's route revealed in full
ok.co.ukThe Queen’s coffin will begin its journey to its final resting place today when it travels from Balmoral to Edinburgh. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and with a wreath of flowers on top, the oak coffin has remained at rest in the Balmoral ballroom, where Her Majesty danced as a young girl, so the late monarch’s loyal Balmoral estate workers can say their last goodbyes.
Also in attendance have been three of the Queen's children and many of her grandchildren, who have taken the chance for a private goodbye before the very public spectacle of their mother's funeral.
Alluding to this, a tearful Prince Andrew told wellwishers after a prayer service on Sunday: "We've been allowed one day, now we start the process of handing her on.
It's nice to see you, thank you for coming." That "handing over" will follow a route years in the planning, giving the Queen's subjects the chance to pay their respects.
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