The funeral procession with the mortal remains of Elizabeth II began its pilgrimage this Sunday to what will be its final abode. The procession began with its departure from the Scottish castle of Balmoral, where died on thursday at the age of 96, to start the journey to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
The hearse thus began a journey of about 200 kilometers to reach the Palace of Holyroodhouse, royal residence in Edinburgh, passing through several Scottish towns, including the town of Ballater, near Balmoral.
In some towns, the procession will move slowly so that as many people as possible can say goodbye to the queen, who spent her vacations in Scotland every summer.
The journey to Edinburgh, which will take about six hours, will cover, in addition to Ballater, the towns of Aberdeen and Dundee.
The coffin with the mortal remains of Elizabeth II will stop today at the Palace of Holyroodhouse before being moved to the nearby St. Giles Cathedral on Monday.
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Thus, the funeral procession will leave the royal residence on Monday to advance in procession along the Royal Mile avenue – which links Holyroodhouse with Edinburgh Castle – to St Giles. There will be a religious service attended by members of the royal family, including King Carlos III.
The sovereign’s coffin will remain in the cathedral for about 24 hours so that the population can pay tribute to her.
On Tuesday, the mortal remains will be taken to the British capital. This, ahead of the state funeral that will take place on September 19 at Westminster Abbey.
Although initially it was planned that the coffin would be taken on the royal train from Waverley station in Edinburgh to King’s Cross station in London, it will be carried on an official plane in which Princess Anne will travel.
State funeral for the mortal remains of Elizabeth II
The state funeral for the late queen Isabel II It will be on September 19 at 11:00 a.m. (UK time) at Westminster Abbey in London, Buckingham Palace announced this Saturday.
The presence of important world leaders is expected. Among them the president of the United States, Joe Biden, and representatives of royal houses.
On that day it is planned that the mortal remains of Elizabeth II will be carried in procession in a Royal Artillery carriage to Westminster. The burning chapel will begin there until the state funeral on the 19th.
Once in Westminster Hall, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of the Anglican Church, will officiate a religious service in which the King and his family will be present.
On the morning of September 19, the coffin will be moved in procession the few meters between Westminster Hall and the abbey for the funeral. Finally you will be taken to Wellington Arch and from there to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, outside London, via the path known as the Long Walk.
In that place a last religious service will take place before Elizabeth II is buried.
