Operation Unicorn” Launched with the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Last Updated on 09/10/2022 by てんしょく飯

What is Operation Unicorn, launched with the passing of Queen Elizabeth?

Operation London Bridge and Operation Unicorn

Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom passed away at the age of 96 on September 8, local time. The Royal Family rushed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the Queen was recuperating.

Following her death, “Operation Unicorn” was launched.

Operation Unicorn is a meticulously laid out plan for what steps to take after the Queen’s death in Scotland. Plans in the event of her death in London, England, had been compiled since the 1960s as Operation London Bridge. These plans have been revised periodically, he said.

First, if the Queen died in Scotland, the Scottish Parliament would suspend operations to honor her. In fact, the Parliament has announced that it has done so. According to the Independent (UK), government officials will be given 36 hours to prepare a motion on condolences.

The coffin carrying the Queen will be taken to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it will remain for two days. It will then be taken to St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, and from Waverley Station to London, England, on a royal train.

According to The Guardian, before the coffin is taken to St. Giles’ Cathedral, a procession will take place along the Royal Mile, a street in the city center. It is expected that the royal family will join it, followed by a 24-hour break, after which it will also be opened to the public.

Upon arrival in London, the coffin will be taken to Buckingham Palace, followed by a large funeral service. The ceremony is said to last 10 days, and the funeral will be held around 10 days after the death.