Prince Philip of Edinburgh has died, this was confirmed by the authorities of the Windsor Castle first thing in the morning this Friday, April 9th, this has activated the Operation Forth Bridge, we are going to explain how it works.
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What is Operation Forth Bridge?
With the death of the Duke of Edinburg, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of United Kingdom, has activated Operation Forth Bridge, this consists of a national grief period and that all the government entities, royal palaces should fly their flags at half-mast. This is what’s going to be taking place the next couple of days:
The calling of Lord Chamberlain, member of the official Royal Castle, and the First Prime Minister of Great Britain, Boris Johnson, will be consulting with Queen Elizabeth II about their specific needs regarding the funeral.
The United Kingdom will begin their grief period that will last until the day of the funeral.
Since he’s the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip has the right to a state funeral, but he had stated that he wanted a less ostentatious ceremony. Military-style and to be celebrated at the Chapel of St George in Windsor Castle.
He also asked to be buried at the home’s Frogmore Cottage near the Windsor Castle, where Queen Victoria, the wife of Prince Albert, was also buried.
All the flags should be flying at half-mast the next couple of days while the deputies should wear a black glass on their air, the male parliamentarians should wear a black tie.
During this grief period, the Queen will not have any official duties, meaning no laws can be approved during this time.
The hierarchy of the next successor will no be modified because the Duke of Edinburg was not a part of it. Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, is up next for the throne.
We shall see how the pandemic restrictions due to Covid-19 will have an impact on the funeral.
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