Camilla, Queen Consort, exuded a sense of contemplation and restraint as she made her way to Buckingham Palace on a somber Wednesday afternoon.
Accompanied by Kate, Princess of Wales, the Countess of Wessex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the Queen Consort, aged 75, traveled by car, preparing to traverse the bustling streets of the capital city.
Leading the senior royals on foot, King Charles III will walk alongside the Queen’s coffin en route to Westminster.
The procession will include the presence of Princess Anne, aged 72, the Duke of York, aged 62, the Earl of Wessex, aged 58, and the new Prince of Wales, aged 40.
Adding to the solemnity, Prince Harry, aged 37, will walk alongside Princess Anne’s husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, and her son, Peter Phillips.
Other members of the royal family will gather at Westminster, awaiting the arrival of the procession.
Anticipation mounts as the Queen’s coffin is scheduled to reach Westminster Hall at precisely 3 pm.
Earlier in the week, Queen Consort Camilla accompanied King Charles on a visit to Northern Ireland.
Their journey took them to Belfast on Tuesday, where they paid their respects and observed the tributes laid at Hillsborough Castle.
Prior to this, the royal couple visited Edinburgh, where Camilla stood witness as the King led a poignant vigil of the princes around his mother’s coffin at St Giles Cathedral.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 occurred at Balmoral on a sorrowful Thursday.
In honor of the late monarch, the Queen’s coffin will lie in state at Westminster Hall from Wednesday until the day of her funeral, set for the upcoming Monday.
Those wishing to pay their respects to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch can visit the Palace of Westminster in London and join the 24-hour lines starting from Wednesday at 5 pm.
Resting in her closed coffin atop a raised platform, the Queen’s presence will be solemnly maintained.
The highly anticipated state funeral of the former monarch is slated to take place at Westminster Abbey on September 19th at 11 am.
Since the announcement of her passing, a multitude of individuals have journeyed to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, and Balmoral to express their condolences and pay their respects.
Originally estimated at 40,000 visitors per day, the logistical authorities at Whitehall have since revised their projections, now expecting a staggering 750,000 individuals who may wish to attend the five-night vigil.
Extensive infrastructure has been meticulously arranged in preparation for the anticipated lengthy queues.
Commencing from 9 am on Tuesday, private security personnel, stewards donning high-visibility vests, and metropolitan police officers will be strategically stationed along the route, ensuring the smooth progression of events.
Camilla, Queen Consort, arrived at Buckingham Palace with a solemn demeanor once again, marking a poignant moment in the nation’s history as preparations for the final journey of Queen Elizabeth II unfold.
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