Operation London Bridge is code name for a plan that will take place on the event of the Queen’s death. On 8th September 2022, Buckingham palace released a statement confirming the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Another phrase for this plan is “London Bridge is down”. Currently, this is underway.
On the event of her death, her private secretary is expected to relay the message, “London Bridge is down” first to the prime minister. The media were alerted through the Radio Alerts Transmission System. Presenters were alerted to play inoffensive music.
At this time, dark-edged notice would be expected to be pinned to the gates of Buckingham Palace.
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Operation Spring Tide and Operation Unicorn follows Operation London Bridge closely. Had the queen died in Scotland, Operation Unicorn would have been in place. Tomorrow, operation Spring Tide begins, to commemorate and proclaim the new king.
The incumbent king, Charles III, is expected to address or have addressed the nation in the course of the day.
Furthermore, the Queen’s coffin will first lie in repose at Holyrood Palace. Thereafter, it’ll be taken to London to be welcomed by the Prime Minister. Ten days after her death, a funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey.
These plans have been made as early as 1960. Over the years, multiple corrections have been made. Follwing, on the day of the Queen’s funeral, a national day of mourning will be declared, accompanied by a two minutes’ silence across the United Kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth has been described as the rock upon which modern London was built. She first ascended the throne in February 1952. She died aged 96.
May her soul rest easy.
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