Queen Elizabeth’s coffin.Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty

Queen Elizabeth’s death on September 8 triggered the enactment ofOperation London Bridge, the U.K. government’s long-established plan for arrangements in the event of Her Majesty’s passing. Going forward, major events will accompany each day leading up toher state funeralon Monday, September 19.
Because the Queen’s 96 years of life ended at her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the location-specific Operation Unicorn is in progress. The Queen’s coffin has already begun its pre-planned journey down to London.
Here is what’s expected to happen in thenational period of mourningbefore the Queen’s funeral.
Sunday, September 11
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On this day, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Parliaments read the new King’s proclamations.
Queen Elizabeth’s hearse.Scott Heppell/AP/Shutterstock

Monday, September 12
On the fifth day following her passing, the Queen’s coffin is expected to pass along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to St Giles Cathedral.
In London, King Charles III will likely hear both Houses of Parliament express their condolences. He and Queen Consort Camilla are then scheduled to depart for a tour of the four nations of the United Kingdom.
King Charles.Beresford Hodge/PA Images via Getty

Tuesday, September 13
The Queen’s coffin will be flown to London. Once arrived at Buckingham Palace, there will then be a rehearsal of the coffin’s procession to the Palace of Westminster.
Wednesday, September 14
Thursday, September 15
Her Majesty’s lying in state continues, and a rehearsal of the state funeral procession is scheduled on this day as well.
Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18
The lying in state will continue as funeral attendees arrive before the official day of the service.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin.PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty

Monday, September 19
After the funeral at Westminster Abbey, cameras will follow the Queen’s coffin to another televised service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Later, there will be a private service for senior royals and, finally, the late monarch’s body will be laid to rest in the King George IV memorial chapel, whereQueen Elizabeth’s mother and father were buried and where her the ashes of sister, Princess Margaret, rest. Soon after,Prince Philip’s body will be transferred to the chapel as well.
source: people.com