The UK has now entered a period of national mourning following the death of Her Majesty The Queen on September 8, 2022.
According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Intricate plans had been drawn up for when Her Majesty sadly passes away and it is codenamed Operation London Bridge or Operation Unicorn in Scotland.
The operation includes the announcement of her death, the period of official mourning, and the details of her state funeral.
But when is the Queen's funeral expected to take place and will it be available to watch?
When is the Queen's funeral expected to take place?
The period of the Queen's coffin lying in state in Westminster Hall is expected to begin on September 14, with the state funeral expected take place at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 19, although the offical date has not yet been confirmed.
The original plans for the funeral are for the Queen's coffin to process on a gun carriage to the Abbey, pulled by Royal Navy Sailors - using ropes rather than horses.
Senior members of the family are expected to follow behind the coffin-following the plan that took place for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.
What time will the funeral take place?
The last watch of the vigil in Westminster Hall will start at 6am, with the lying in state set to conclude at 8.30am.
From around 10.30am, the Queen's coffin is expected to process from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey on a gun carriage and the funeral will start shortly after.
How to watch the Queen's funeral live
The Queen's funeral service at Westminster Abbey will be televised on the BBC in the UK and across other channels around the world.
The funeral will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
A national two minutes' silence is also expected to take place during the service.
Can you attend the Queen's funeral?
Sadly, only invited guests are allowed to attend the funeral or private committal service of Her Majesty The Queen as around 2,000 heads of state, dignitaries, European royals, and other key figures will be invited to Westminster Abbey.
However, huge crowds are expected to gather along the Mall from the Abbey in London and the Mall’s bollards will be removed to make space for mourners, according to reports.
How can I pay my respects?
Thousands of people have already flocked to the Queen's residences to pay their respects, laying flowers outside the gates with messages of their condolences.
The public can pay their respects to the late Queen by visiting Her Majesty who will be lying-in-state in Westminster Hall from Wednesday for a four-day period.
The Cabinet Office has also warned of crowding and delays on some public transport as people seek to pay their respects.
A government spokesperson said: "We recognise that many people will travel to Buckingham Palace and other royal residences as a mark of their respect.
"We expect large crowds, which can pose risks to public safety. Those who do travel are asked to follow any instructions given to them by stewards and the police. We expect significant crowding and delays on some public transport. The public should check ahead and plan accordingly.
"As you would expect, a number of organisations will now be making practical preparations including contingency planning for the state funeral and related events."
'Access to some areas, especially in central London, will be restricted, with road closures and diversions that will cause delays to vehicles and pedestrians.
'Those who wish to lay floral tributes near royal residences in London, Windsor, Edinburgh, Balmoral and Sandringham are asked to do so only in designated areas, as directed by stewards. Further details will be made available shortly.'
You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here.
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