Operation Unicorn

Plans have been in place for the Queen's death and funeral since the 60s and have undergone numerous changes since. FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II ...

Holyrood Palace, St Giles’ Cathedral, and the Scottish Parliament will serve as the focal point of gatherings. Five days after the Queen’s death, the coffin will be moved to Westminster Hall and, after a service, the Queen will lie in state for three days. These have undergone numerous changes in the decades since. In the event this is not possible, a plan dubbed “Operation Overstudy” will be triggered, meaning the coffin will be transferred by plane. The Queen’s coffin will initially lie in repose at the Palace of Holyrood, before being carried to St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh where there will be a service of reception. Her coffin will then be placed on a Royal train at Waverley Station in Edinburgh before travelling to London where the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers will be waiting.

After doctors expressed concern for Queen Elizabeth's health, plans of what will happen if the Queen dies are already set in place.

“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. She seemed to be loving the job,” another added. You’re work service to the country, the commonwealth, and the world is often understated. Your sense of humor and gentleness is so much like The Queen ‘Mummy’ lovely touch, showing you’re in tune with the public. “Simple – just bread and jam with a little butter, usually strawberry jam. “They have over the years been closer to her than any human being. Plans of what will happen if the Queen dies are already set in place. If the Queen is to die in her home in Scotland… So, Your Majesty, that is why we all say thank you,” the speech That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight. In her speech, the queen praised the Church of England for offering “hope” during the pandemic.

The Queen has passed away peacefully, aged 96, at Balmoral in Scotland this afternoon. The sad news comes hours after it was reported doctors were concerned ...

Her body will then be placed on the Royal Train at Waverley station and a journey down the east coast mainline will commence, finishing in London. There's always a plan in place in case the monarch dies in Scotland, code-named Operation Unicorn. However, she cancelled attending Braemar Highland Gathering due to medical reasons with Prince Charles stepping in. It will also mean her body could rest at Holyroodhouse, with her coffin then carried to the cathedral on the Royal Mile. It is to be expected if the Queen was to pass away north of the border, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe could flock to the region. [Buckingham Palace](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/mansion-bigger-buckingham-palace-still-27914781) announced the news on Thursday afternoon, with The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall having travelled to Balmoral to be by her side.

However, plans have been in place for a long time if the worst should tragically happen and the Monarch dies. Operation London Bridge is the name of ...

It is understood she is to be buried with her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, and parents at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. [1](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/national/operation-unicorn-what-is-operation-unicorn-what-happens-if-the-queen-dies-in-scotland-3836443?itm_source=parsely-api)Operation Unicorn: What is Operation Unicorn? Many are expected to congregate in What happens after the Queen dies in Scotland? [4](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/midlothian-crime-ornamental-sheep-stolen-from-outside-aldi-store-in-dalkeith-3835534?itm_source=parsely-api)Midlothian crime: Ornamental sheep stolen from outside Aldi store in Dalkeith [5](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/weather/edinburgh-weather-flood-alert-issued-for-edinburgh-and-the-lothians-as-heavy-rain-set-to-continue-3835774?itm_source=parsely-api)Edinburgh weather: Flood alert and Met Office yellow weather warning for rain issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians [2](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/outlander-jamie-fraser-actor-sam-heughan-opens-up-about-what-hell-miss-most-when-starz-series-ends-3834855?itm_source=parsely-api)Outlander Jamie Fraser actor Sam Heughan opens up about what he’ll miss most when Starz series ends [3](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-how-many-days-of-mourning-will-there-be-and-what-they-mean-3836609?itm_source=parsely-api)Queen Elizabeth II dies: Will there be a bank holiday and how many days of mourning will there be?

The Royal Family have arrived at Balmoral including Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry amid concerns for the Queen's health.

The funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey and a national two-minute silence will be held at noon. It has been regularly revised over the years to ensure an organise procedure when the time comes. The day of the funeral will be a day of national mourning although employers will not be forced to give employees the day off work.

Operation Unicorn is a plan for if The Queen dies while in residence in Scotland while Operation London Bridge is the plan for Her Majesty if she dies in ...

The monarch's funeral will take place around 10 days after her passing. [Liz Truss officially becomes prime minister in Balmoral ceremony with the Queen](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/liz-truss-officially-becomes-prime-27920424) [Prince Charles steps in as the Queen pulls out of Braemar Highland games for 'for her comfort'](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/prince-charles-steps-queen-pulls-27892696) It is understood that if Her Majesty dies in Scotland, Parliament, the neighbouring palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles' Cathedral, will be the main focal points for journalists and the public. [ London](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/loch-lomond), and code-named Operation Unicorn when [The Queen](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/all-about/queen-elizabeth) is in Scotland. It is to be expected if the Queen was to pass away north of the border, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe could flock to the region. [Fears for Queen as she is placed under medical supervision by concerned doctors at Balmoral](https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-under-supervision-after-doctors-27939457)