London Bridge: learn about the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died on Thursday at the age of 96. She was at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

In the reign since the year 1952, Elizabeth II completed 70 years at the helm of the throne of UK in this year.

The monarch's death was confirmed through the official profile of the Royal Family on the internet:

Publication of the official profile of the death of Queen Elizabeth on Twitter.
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London Bridge is an articulated protocol for the Queen's death, which until 2017 was secret. The procedure was revealed by The Guardian newspaper that year.

The operation foresees procedures to be adopted after the death of the monarch, including bureaucratic actions.

The subject was high on the internet this Thursday (8) after the health situation of Elizabeth II worried doctors and the family was called to meet her.

The plan provides for a senior doctor to be in charge of managing the control of who has access to the queen. At this point it was considered which information had to be made public.

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After confirming the death, the first person to be communicated was an authority, in this case the queen's secretary. The position is currently held by Sir Edward Young KCVO.

Prime Minister Liz Truss was the next person to learn of the death. The announcement was made as follows "London Bridge is inoperative".

From there, the Global Response Center (FCDO) sent the news to the 15 territories where the Queen was head of state, as well as the 36 Commonwealth nations where she was a symbolic authority.

The information was transmitted by special equipment, according to The Guardian. In this case, those who initially gained access were government officials, ambassadors and prime ministers.

The announcement to the world was made simultaneously.

A representative appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace dressed in black. After this moment, the official website of the Royal Family went black with the announcement of Elizabeth's death.

Notices were placed on the gates of the Queen's official residence.

Flags in Whitehall were lowered to half-mast within 10 minutes of the death being announced.

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London Bridge follows a route to be adopted after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Prime Minister Liz Truss is due to make an official statement later today (8). Event will be scheduled with the new king.

New King of the United Kingdom

Tomorrow (9) there will be a meeting of the Accession Council with Charles for his proclamation as the new King of the United Kingdom.

The work of the British Parliament will be suspended for 10 days.

Also this Friday (9) will be held a meeting between the prime minister, government and the new king.

On Saturday (10) the Queen's coffin will return to Buckingham Palace. The transport will be done by means of the royal train or by plane.

King Charles will receive the motion of condolences at Westminster Hall next Sunday (11). That same day, he will embark on a mourning tour across the UK. The journey starts in Scotland.

Next Monday (12th), Charles will receive the monsoon of condolences at Hillsborough Castle. There will be an appearance by the monarch at an event at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

The transfer of Elizabeth II's coffin to the Palace of Westminster will take place on Tuesday (13). A ceremonial route through London will be held on the occasion. Upon arrival, a memorial service will take place.