It is anticipated her body will remain at Balmoral until Sunday before being driven to Holyroodhouse, where she will rest overnight in the palace's Throne Room. Edinburgh closures and cancellations following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.Edinburgh locals flock to Holyrood Palace to pay their respects to 'special' Queen.He said: "During her countless visits to Edinburgh, she reached out to our charities, veterans, serving personnel, hospitals and children and won a very special place in the hearts of Scottish people."įormer Provost Frank Ross added the UK "will never see her like again".Īs the Queen died at her Scottish estate, Edinburgh is set to play a pivotal role in the aftermath of her passing. Leading tributes in the capital, Edinburgh Lord Provost Robert Aldridge described Queen Elizabeth II as "the nation’s mother and grandmother". Her son Charles, now King Charles III, is set to address the nation as monarch for the first time later today and he will be formally proclaimed as the new British head of state by the Accession Council tomorrow (September 10).Ĭondolences can be left online here and physical books will open at 'key locations' with timings and details to be announced soon.Īt 1 pm a 96-gun salute was held at Edinburgh Castle to mark every year of the Queen's life. READ MORE: Edinburgh closures and cancellations following the death of Queen Elizabeth II The Queen died aged 96 at Balmoral yesterday (September 8) after more than 70 years on the throne. The council is inviting people to leave a message online for the late monarch and is preparing physical condolence books for local residents to sign. You may view entries on any day (not just the anniversary of the date of death) with the assistance of a member of staff, provided the relevant volume is at the crematorium.A virtual book of condolences has been set-up so mourners in Edinburgh can pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.We turn the pages daily to display the entries on their anniversaries.All volumes are at the crematorium over the Christmas and New Year period.The volumes for October to December are present from April to June and from October to December.The volumes for July to September are present from January to March and from July to September.The volumes for April to June are present from April to June and from October to December.The volumes for January to March are present from January to March and from July to September. ![]()
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