London∙ What steps should be taken if the British Queen dies? It is reported that the guidelines were prepared in 1960. The information regarding this was released last year.
Once the death is confirmed, the Queen’s private secretary should call the Prime Minister and say ‘London Bridge is down’. Flags should be flown at half-mast everywhere in the UK. Confirmation of the death will be announced on the Buckingham Palace website on a black background. The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), the UK’s national media, should release the information. Obituaries should also be displayed outside Buckingham Palace.
Funeral services will be held at Westminster Hall. Four days following the death, the physical body will be brought from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. The physical body will be kept here for four days to pay respects. Queen Elizabeth will be buried near her husband Prince Philip and her father George VI at Windsor Castle. Procedures to be followed if death occurs outside of Buckingham Palace are also documented. The Queen is currently in residence at Balmoral.
After the Queen’s death, her son Charles will become the next king. Prince Charles’ accession proceedings are also recorded. An official announcement will be made at St. James’s Palace the day following the death.
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