10 days of national mourning period kicks off in UK

Queen Elizabeth II

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# 08 September 2022 22:48 (UTC +04:00)

The UK will observe a period of national mourning, the new King will address the nation, he's then expected to travel around Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and millions are likely to flock to London for a state funeral, APA reports citing Sky News.

A period of national mourning has begun and is set to last until the funeral, which is expected to take place 10 days after the Queen's death.

Major sporting events, including football and cricket matches, could now to be postponed as a mark of respect.

Flags will fly at half-mast at Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and buildings across the country, while books of condolences will be placed in town halls people can pay their own tributes to the Queen.

And large screens are also likely to be set up in major towns and cities for people to follow rolling news coverage.

Both Houses of Parliament are due to meet as soon as is practicably possible, while foreign leaders and dignitaries start to make arrangements to fly in for the funeral.

The government is not expected to announce any other business, unless urgent, to allow focus to fall completely on the Queen.

In the coming days her body will be moved from Balmoral to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, before returning to Buckingham Palace.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED