“London Bridge”: how is the plan that will be activated on the day of the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The vast majority of the world knows the queen Isabell II, who had reigned since the death of his father, King George VI, in 1952. She is the oldest monarch and with the longest reign in the UK, at 69.

But no one is eternal and she knows it, because for decades with her royal team, she designed the plan “london bridgeThe protocol that the world must follow after the death of the monarch. Every detail passed under his approval because, until the end, everything should be perfect.

Operation “London Bridge” sounds like a Hollywood movie full of action and drama, but when these words are spoken by the Queen’s Secretary to the Prime Minister, it will take action. the plan of the funeral of Elizabeth II.

1. Upon confirmation of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prime Minister will be contacted

After the Queen’s official doctor confirms her death, the monarch’s private secretary will contact whoever the British Prime Minister is.

2. “London Bridge has fallen”

With the simple sentence “London Bridge is broken down” the news will spread among the officials important messages via encrypted calls and messages. Governments outside of London where the Queen is Head of State and Commonwealth countries will also be notified.

3. The world press will be informed of the death of Queen Elizabeth II

After briefing leaders, the message will be broadcast to the global press, primarily to the Press Association news agency. Before giving the sad message on the radio media “Serene” music will be played to avoid a violent shock.

4. Black badges to show respect and notification of the Queen’s death at the gates of Buckingham Palace

Officials must wear black armbands on his left arm as a sign of respect and mourning. Communicators will wear black clothing and wear a black bow on the screen.

In the same way, the official announcement will be made to the public. A mourning clad footman will place a black framed notice (for births, it’s gold) on the gates of Buckingham Palace. It is very likely that a few seconds later there are already bouquets of flowers, candles and messages from citizens to the late queen.

5. Workers will go home early

This point depends on the day of the Queen’s death and the work of each, but several companies will send their employees home for national mourning.

6. If Queen Elizabeth II dies abroad, a coffin will be sent to her.

A British Aerospace 146 aircraft from Royal Flight 32 Squadron will take off from Northolt, at the west end of London, with a coffin on board.

7. The body of Queen Elizabeth II must return to the throne room of Buckingham Palace

Regardless of where the Queen dies, her body must be moved to the throne room at Buckingham Palace. Where an altar, a royal standard and four grenadiers of the guard will await her, she will stay there four days.

8. On the fourth day after her death, Queen Elizabeth II will be transferred to Westminster Hall

This transfer will be accompanied by a large military parade where kilometers of people will be able to see his coffin passing. There he will rest another four days.

9. 9 days after her death, Queen Elizabeth II will be buried

The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey. On this day, several businesses are expected to be down so that everyone can attend the funeral. The Bourse will not open and Big Ben will ring at 9 a.m..

10. The coronation of Prince Charles must wait for a considerable time of mourning

Prince Charles becomes king at 11 a.m. the day after his mother’s death. But their crowning (pure protocol) will not be immediate, since they must observe a time of mourning. Queen Elizabeth became Queen in February 1952, but she was not crowned until June 1953 out of respect for her father.

El Universal (Mexico)