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DIRECT. Death of Elizabeth II: the queen's coffin leaves Balmoral this Sunday morning, on the eve of a procession in Edinburgh

2022-09-11T05:20:10.895Z


The funeral of Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, will take place on September 19. His coffin leaves Balmoral Castle this Sunday and begins a


The essential

  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at Balmoral, will be transported this Sunday across Scotland to reach Edinburgh, where the public will be able to pay a first tribute to the monarch.

  • Charles III was proclaimed king on Saturday, two days after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.

  • His sons, William and Harry, gathered together in Windsor with their respective wives, Kate and Meghan.

    A symbol of union while the two brothers are cold.

  • The Queen's funeral is scheduled for September 19 at Westminster Abbey in London.

  • Before then, King Charles will visit all the nations of the United Kingdom to promote a message of union.

  • Emmanuel Macron will be expected at the funeral of Elizabeth II on September 19, alongside a multitude of heads of state.

07:11

Big program for Charles III

Newly proclaimed king, Charles is due to travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland, next Tuesday after a visit to Edinburgh on Monday.

After a visit to London to receive his mother's coffin on Wednesday, he will have to go to Wales on Friday.

06:56

A Sunday in Edinburgh

The Queen's coffin is due to leave Balmoral Palace today for the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital. 

06:52

A private burial

The Queen will be buried privately in King George VI's Chapel at Windsor Castle, an annex to the Main Chapel.

The coffin of her husband Prince Philip who died last year will be moved there to be by his side.

06:51

Funeral on September 19

As a reminder, the Queen's funeral is scheduled for Monday, September 19, with a ceremony at Westminster Abbey at 10 a.m. local time (11 a.m. in Paris).

Dignitaries from around the world are expected to attend, including US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron, with a television broadcast.

06:50

Hello

And welcome to this new direct dedicated to the death of Elizabeth II and the first days of the seizure of power by King Charles III. 

Source: leparis

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