What will happen after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

What will happen after the death of Queen Elizabeth II?.. The London Bridge plan.. The media has special preparations.. Training for BBC broadcasters.. Prince Charles as king and William as the first heir.

London Bridge will come into effect

 Queen Elizabeth in her youth

The Guardian reported that this plan was called "London Bridge", in 1952, after the death of her father, young Elizabeth Alexandra May Windsor became Queen Elizabeth II, after 16 months of complex preparations that eventually led to her coronation, as citizens heralded the beginning of an era of confidence and prosperity after years of wars.

 The code words will be spoken

 The British around Kingston Palace

According to the Guardian, after confirmation of the death from the Queen's doctor, her private secretary - currently Edward Young - will call the prime minister, telling him "London Bridge has fallen".

Thereafter, the British Foreign Office will contact the fifteen governments headed by the Queen and the 36 states of the Commonwealth, a federation of independent former colonies where it is still a nominal representation of the kingdom.

The press has its own plans

Queen Elizabeth

The news of the Queen's death may be one of the most important news for the British press and media, and one that requires thorough preparation for this major event, as disturbing as it may seem to everyone.

A BBC news presenter was criticized for wearing a chestnut tie instead of a black at the time of the Queen Mother's death in 2002.

The Guardian newspaper reported that the deputy editor-in-chief has a list of stories prepared about the death of the Queen pinned to the wall of his house to be used at the appropriate time, in addition to the official clothes that the news anchor will wear, who will announce the news to the citizens, and they have been well trained on that.

Informing people in the old and new ways

Queen Elizabeth

Once all the important people know the news, citizens across the UK and the world will be informed, you will probably remember for the rest of your life where you were when you heard the news, all press outlets will be immediately informed of a press release.

At the exact same moment, in keeping with tradition, a man dressed in plain mourning with black trims will be dispatched to the gates of Buckingham Palace.

At the same time, the official website of the royal family publishes the announcement on its home page, all of this being put in place precisely so that no misinformation is revealed - as happened when the press broke the rumor of the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip.

Parliament meeting

The Queen is officially the head of state, so the government will also be involved in the moment of her death, Prince Charles will become king, but to ensure a smooth transition, all members of Parliament will gather to take an oath of allegiance to the new king, this was also done hours after the death of Elizabeth's father, King George VI, in 1952.

The bells will ring

 British churches

In London, flags will be lowered to half mast, bells will ring in churches across the city, the famous tenor bell will be heard at Westminster Abbey, which chimes in the event of a royal death; As in most formal occasions, the bells of Westminster will be muffled.

Businesses, theaters and some sporting events are also likely to close or cancel. People will begin to gather outside Buckingham Palace as the nation enters a ten-day period of mourning before the funeral.

Charles crowned king

 Prince Charles

Several rites will be held to cement the new king's standing. Charles is due to give a speech on the evening of the Queen's death to address the people. The next day, at 11 am, Charles will be proclaimed king, and he will take an oath called the Proclamation of Accession.

What happens if the Queen is not in London?

 Buckingham Palace

The Guardian reports that if the Queen dies while abroad, an RAF plane will send a coffin with the royals' pledges to fly back.

If she dies in England but outside London - like her private home at Sandringham House - the car will carry her body to Buckingham Palace, where she will be placed in the throne room and watched by four Grenadier guards in large bear hats and red overcoats.

If she was in Balmoral

An even more complicated situation would be the Queen's death while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where she spends every summer, and where the Scottish Rite takes place after her death.

It will be taken to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, then taken via the city's Royal Mile to St. Giles to get service before she is put on the London-bound Royal Train, and her subjects will likely wait along the way to throw flowers while her train passes.