Queen Elizabeth II Death: What is 'Operation Unicorn'?
Operation Unicorn has been started after her death at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. In this, Operation london Bridge was designed to manage the events during the first 10 days between the death of the queen and the funeral.
Operation Unicorn begins after Operation london Bridge
In fact, under Operation 'London Bridge', queen Elizabeth II's private secretary informed prime minister Liz Truss about the Queen's death by saying 'London Bridge is down' under protocol. After this the prime minister formally announced the death of queen Elizabeth II. After this, the news of the Queen's death will be conveyed to the governments of 15 countries of which she was also the head of state. Then this news will be given to the 30 member countries of the Commonwealth.
Why the name Operation Unicorn?
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. In such a situation, the death of queen Elizabeth II in scotland instead of london has now been named Operation Unicorn. Operation london Bridge was brought in because if the queen dies in london, what procedure will be adopted. However, its name has been changed after the death in Scotland.
Flag bowed in national mourning
BBC anchors are dressed in black and channels have switched to rolling news since Operation Unicorn began. Not only this, the national flag has also been flown at half-mast. The national anthem of the united kingdom will also be amended to include the next british throne. The entire stock of british currency notes and coins bearing the Queen's image will now be gradually replaced by the image of Charles.
What will happen in Operation Unicorn?
Under this Operation Unicorn, the body of queen Elizabeth II will be brought from scotland to london within a week of her death. Before this, her body will be taken from Balmoral Castle to Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The mortal remains of queen Elizabeth II will be brought to london from Edinburgh's Waverly station by a royal train. Her body will be received by newly elected prime minister Liz Truss in london, from there it will be brought to Buckingham Palace. Here PM Liz Truss will organize a gun salute as a royal honor. Along with this, the next Emperor king Charles will address the nation. Her funeral will be held with national honors at Westminster Abbey on the tenth day of her death.
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