Here's what the next few days could look like. RIPQueen
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After, it is expected the King will hold his first Privy Council, accompanied by the Queen Consort and William who are also privy counsellors; there, he will make his personal declaration and oath.The Queen shortly after making the traditional Christmas Day broadcast to the nation in 1957. Read more:Charles will also hold audiences with the prime minister and the cabinet.
Proclamations will be read in the devolved parliaments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast respectively.A procession is expected along Edinburgh's Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral, with a service and the Vigil of the Princes by members of the Royal Family.The House of Commons and the House of Lords are expected to come together in Westminster for a Motion of Condolence, which the King could attend.
Senior members of the family are expected to follow the carriage as they did for the funerals of Diana and Prince Philip.Heads of state from around the world and European royals will be among those invited to gather in the abbey.The service will be televised, and a national two minutes' silence is expected to be held.
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