Queen Elizabeth II has died, ending the longest reign in British history.
She died peacefully surrounded by her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Over the coming days, here’s what to expect for her tributes and state funeral as the nation pays its respects.
Tributes to the Queen After her coffin is returned to London, her body will lie in state at Westminster Hall for around four days before her funeral, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.
The Great Hall is the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, at the heart of the British government.
The last member of the royal family to have her body rest in the hall was the Queen Mother in 2002, when more than 200,000 people queued to see her coffin.
The Queen’s coffin will rest on a raised platform, known as a catafalque, under the medieval timber roof of the 11th-century hall.
Every corner of the platform will be guarded by soldiers from units serving the Royal Household.
She will be brought to Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace in a slow procession, accompanied by a military parade and members of the royal family.
People will also be able to watch the procession as it passes through the streets and large screens broadcasting events are likely to be set up in London’s Royal Parks.
Her coffin will be draped in the Royal Standard and once in Westminster Hall she will be placed with the Imperial State Crown, orb and sceptre.
After the casket is placed in position in the hall, a short service will be held. The public will then be allowed to enter.
When is the Queen’s funeral?
The Queen’s state funeral is expected to take place at Westminster Abbey in less than two weeks. The exact day will be confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
The Abbey is the historic church where Britain’s kings and queens are crowned, including the Queen’s coronation in 1953 and where she married Prince Philip in 1947.
There has not been a funeral service for a monarch at the Abbey since the 18th century, although the Queen Mother’s funeral was held there in 2002.
Heads of State from around the world will travel to join members of the Royal Family to commemorate the Queen’s life and service.
Senior UK politicians and former Prime Ministers will also be there. The day will begin as the Queen’s coffin is carried from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey in the Royal Navy State Gun Carriage.
The gun carriage was last seen in 1979 for the funeral of Prince Philip’s uncle, Lord Mountbatten, pulled by 142 sailors from the Royal Navy.
Senior members of the royal family, including the new King, are likely to follow in the procession.
