Incredible sad news. Here's what happens next.
As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next, none more important than the death of the Head of State.
UK Government departments will be told to have flags at half-mast within 10 minutes after government officials are told and instructed to show “discretion”. Operation Unicorn is the plan in place for if the Queen dies in Scotland. It has been regularly revised over the years to ensure an organise procedure when the time comes.There will then be 36 hours given for to prepare a motion of condolence.
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