They will then join a procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Saint Giles Cathedral. The King will then have an audience with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Wood will tomorrow attend the proclamation of Charles as King. The next day she will attend a reception with the King, and been invited to his speech to British parliament the day after. Since its introduction, the flag's use has been altered. Although it is not a 'Head of Commonwealth' flag, it has in effect become The Queen's personal Commonwealth flag. It is flown to mark her presence in non-monarchical Commonwealth countries and in realms that have not adopted a personal flag specifically for The Queen.

A period of National Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has now started. The period of National Mourning will continue until the end of the day of the State Funeral. The Royal Family will undertake a separate period of Royal Mourning, subject to the wishes of The King. Introduction On news of a Royal death, the Union Flag (or the Royal Arms of Scotland (Lion Rampant) where appropriate) is flown at half-mast. She told PA: "I was a bit upset this morning, I cried quite a lot, it's quite emotional but it's also a good thing that we can have a King." Former Royal Fusilier Karl Slater, 45, travelled from Meadow Well, North Shields to watch, the ceremony with his son Harley, eight, who wore his cubs' outfit. Pearls were a signature of the late Queen Elizabeth II, for every occasion whether happy or solemn. She wore pearls to the funerals of her uncle the Duke of Windsor in 1972, the Duchess of Windsor in 1986, Princess Diana in 1997, her mother Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret, both in 2002, as well as that of her father King George VI in 1952. She often paired pears with one of several diamond bow brooches from her collection.Camilla and Prince William will be at St James's Palace, as they are both members of the Privy Council. Organisations and individuals may also wish to share their memories of Her Majesty online. There is no set way to mark the passing of Her Majesty on social media. Organisations may wish to review their planned content for the period. Flowers can be laid on the estate and visitors will be directed to the correct location on arrival. Belfast Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a “moment of great sadness” for him and his family and that her loss would be “deeply felt” around the world. Queens Mourning Flags

During this time of National Mourning, the government and the Royal Household respectfully request that no official flowers, wreaths, or tributes be sent from organisations to the location of the State Funeral, Royal Residences or government offices.

King Charles will fly from Edinburgh to Belfast, heading to Hillsborough Castle when they land. There they will view an exhibition on the Queen's life. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it is His Majesty The King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral. The date of the Funeral will be confirmed in due course. National Mourning is a period of time for reflection in response to the demise of the Sovereign, or other member of the Royal Family or a very prominent person in national life.