The Queen's coffin has begun its six-hour 'poignant' journey to its final resting place as it travels from Balmoral Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
The Queen’s coffin has begun its journey to its final resting place as it travels from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
Well-wishers are expected to gather along the route the cortege will take as it travels from Balmoral to the Scottish capital.About an hour later it will arrive in Aberdeen, with tributes expected to be paid in the city’s Duthie Park.In Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon and other party leaders in Scotland are expected to observe the coffin as it goes past the Scottish Parliament.Transport bosses said an “unprecedented” amount of preparation and planning had gone into drawing up the route.
Senior members of the Royal Family including the King, will hold continuous vigils from 7.20pm on Monday known as the Vigil of Princes. “I’m preparing to warmly welcome King Charles and royal family members and of course to express deepest sympathy on behalf of the city.
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