Operation Unicorn

2022 - 9 - 8

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Operation Unicorn: what happens after the Queen's death in Scotland? (The Guardian)

The contingency plans for the Queen dying at Balmoral were leaked a while ago.

The Queen spent most of her summers on her highland estate in Aberdeenshire, with members of her family traditionally staying there from July into September and October. The coffin is likely to be flown back to London, where it will be taken to Buckingham Palace before the big ceremonial procession in the capital planned for “D+5” (D-day plus five days) of the 10-day funeral plans, which will involve the Queen lying in state. [Scotland](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/scotland), leaked some time ago and indicated it is likely her coffin will temporarily rest at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, having been taken there by road two days after her death.

Operation Unicorn: What happens after Queen Elizabeth II dies in ... (Page Six)

Queen Elizabeth II is dead at the age of 96. Operation Unicorn explains what will happen now that she has died in Scotland at her Balmoral Castle.

[did not join the royal family at Balmoral](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/meghan-markle-not-joining-royal-family-to-be-at-queens-bedside/). The Queen will then be brought to St. [Kate Middleton, stayed behind](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/08/why-kate-middleton-isnt-traveling-to-queen-elizabeth-iis-bedside/) due to their children just [starting school in Windsor, England](https://pagesix.com/2022/09/07/prince-william-kate-middleton-beam-as-they-drop-off-kids-for-first-day-of-school/).

Operation Unicorn is in Place if the Queen Dies in Scotland (22 Words)

After doctors expressed concern for Queen Elizabeth's health, plans of what will happen if the Queen dies are already set in place.

“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision. She seemed to be loving the job,” another added. You’re work service to the country, the commonwealth, and the world is often understated. Your sense of humor and gentleness is so much like The Queen ‘Mummy’ lovely touch, showing you’re in tune with the public. “Simple – just bread and jam with a little butter, usually strawberry jam. “They have over the years been closer to her than any human being. Plans of what will happen if the Queen dies are already set in place. If the Queen is to die in her home in Scotland… So, Your Majesty, that is why we all say thank you,” the speech That is why we are here. That is what we celebrate tonight. In her speech, the queen praised the Church of England for offering “hope” during the pandemic.

Operation London Bridge and Operation Unicorn explained ... (USA TODAY)

The meticulous funeral plans for Queen Elizabeth are now underway following her death. We explain Operation London Bridge and Operation Unicorn.

The state funeral will be at Westminster Abbey, where the queen will lie in state. Then, the rest of the plans under Operation London Bridge will continue. Memorial Chapel, where the queen will join her parents and sister, and be reunited with her beloved late husband. - The queen's state funeral will be at Westminster Abbey. There will be a committal service in St. Because the queen died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, a contingency plan dubbed Operation Unicorn has kicked into gear.

Operation Unicorn: The plan for after Queen Elizabeth's death at ... (New York Post)

Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain's longest-serving monarch, died Thursday at her Balmoral estate in Scotland — putting in motion a special plan for ...

[Get the latest on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing with The Post’s live coverage](https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/queen-elizabeth-ii-latest-news-doctors-concerned-for-health/) [The London Bridge plan](https://pagesix.com/article/royal-family-tree-line-of-succession/) will see the Queen’s coffin rest at Buckingham Palace for three days before a procession through London to the Palace of Westminster, where Parliament sits. [Operation London Bridge](https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/operation-london-bridge-what-happens-after-queen-elizabeths-death/) is the all-hands protocol that is in place if the Queen is to die in London and set in motion a 10-day mourning period ahead of her funeral. [beloved Balmoral](https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/inside-balmoral-castle-where-queen-elizabeth-is-under-watch/), her body will be taken via royal train to Edinburgh where she will rest in state at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the [Mirror reported](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/operation-unicorn-explained-what-happens-27941231).

Operation Unicorn: Special plans drawn-up for the death of the ... (The Scotsman)

Details for what happens when the Queen dies in Scotland, either on holiday at Balmoral or on official duties, have been firmly in place for more than a ...

Temporary fire and police stations will be set up at the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a strong armed police presence, backed by the military. Flags at Whitehall and on other public buildings across the UK were lowered to half-mast within minutes. Operation Unicorn is one of several plans drawn-up in the event of a senior royal passing away while north of the border. On the third day the new monarch would receive the motion of condolence at Westminster Hall in the morning and then depart for a tour of the United Kingdom, attending services in Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff before returning to London for his mother’s funeral. The day of the funeral will be declared a Day of National Mourning, although not an official bank holiday, and a period of two minutes' silence will take place across the UK at midday. Books of condolence will be opened around the country, gun salutes will take place at saluting stations and a service of remembrance will be held at St Paul's Cathedral.