Before the death of Prince Philip of Edinburgh – husband of the Queen isabel II– the UK is in mourning and therefore activates the so-called Operation “Forth Bridge ”, which includes a period of national mourning and that government buildings, as well as royal palaces, wave their flags at half mast.

This is what will happen in the coming days, as foreseen in Operation “Forth Bridge”:

  • The so-called Lord Chamberlain, an official member of the Royal Household, and the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will consult the Queen isabel II about your specific wishes about the funeral.
  • The UK begins a period of national mourning, which will last until the day of the funeral.

As the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, the prince philip He is entitled to a state funeral, but he had expressed his wish for it to be less ostentatious, military in style and held in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

He had also asked to be buried in the gardens of Frogmore House, near Windsor Castle, where the remains of Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, are.

  • All flags will be flown at half-staff during mourning days, while deputies will wear a black arm band and, in the case of male parliamentarians, a black tie.

During the duel, the queen will not have official commitments, which will imply that no laws will be passed.

  • The line of succession to the British crown is not modified since the Duke of Edinburgh is not part of it. The Prince carlos, eldest son of Isabel II, is the heir to the throne.
  • The restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to have an impact on the funeral.

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