Mourners will have the ability to pay their respects to the Queen's coffin in Edinburgh in the present day after it's be carried alongside Royal Mile in a poignant procession.
Members of the Royal Household, together with the new King, will likely be current and can stroll behind the hearse carrying Her Majesty's coffin to St Giles Cathedral.
Scots will have the ability to watch the historic occasion in particular person, however it's going to even be broadcast for the world to see on TV.
As soon as the coffin arrives at St Giles, members of the general public will likely be allowed to pay their respects. Massive crowds are anticipated and persons are being warned to be ready to face in lengthy queues.
Right here is every thing that it's essential to know concerning the procession in the present day, together with instances, the best way to watch it and what to do if you wish to attend.
What time will the procession happen?
The procession is scheduled to begin at 2.35pm in the present day. It can begin on the Palace of Holyroodhouse and can finish at St Giles Cathedral.
At 3pm there will likely be a service a service of prayer and reflection for the lifetime of the Queen.
The Queen's coffin will lay within the cathedral and will be considered by the general public from round 5:30pm this night till 3pm tomorrow.
The place can I watch the procession?
Each the BBC and ITV will cowl this afternoon's occasions.
You'll be able to watch the processions on BBC One with Huw Edwards protecting the occasion reside. ITV may even cowl the occasion in an ITV Information Particular.
The protection will start at 1pm on each information channels.
The place ought to I'm going to see the procession in particular person?
In the event you intend on watching the procession reside and in particular person you are able to do so at Edinburgh's Royal Mile. As it's anticipated to be busy, you need to arrive early.
The Scottish Authorities stated: "There will likely be restricted house on pavements alongside the Royal Mile for the general public to see the Procession.
"These wishing to attend ought to enable loads of time. Entry could also be restricted for security causes."
Guidelines for Queen's coffin viewing
A queue will begin at George Sq. Lane/North Meadow Stroll in The Meadows, Edinburgh the place one wristband per particular person will likely be issued. Solely these with wristbands will have the ability to enter St Giles.
Mourners will then be allowed to go by the Queen's coffin however will requested to go the coffin with out pausing, to allow as many individuals as doable to take action.
Scottish Authorities steering provides: "The queue will go quite a lot of areas the place refreshments will be purchased, nonetheless persons are suggested to additionally deliver their very own meals and drinks.
"It's also essential persons are ready for changeable climate circumstances. Bathrooms will likely be accessible and guests will have the ability to go away the queue briefly to make use of the services."
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