‘London Bridge is Down’
Following the death of the Queen, Prime Minister Liz Truss was informed of this via a phone call as per rules. A government official apprised the truss of the situation via code. Liz Truss is told by a government official that ‘London Bridge is down’. The news of the Queen’s death was then reported on the basis of newsflash. Now the name of Prince Charles is going to be announced as the new king.
What happened 65 years ago?
The ‘Hyde Park Corner’ code was used at the time of the death of Maharaja George VI. Maharaj died on 6 February 1952 at 7:30 am. But the BBC broadcast the news about it at 11:15 am. But when Princess Diana died in Paris at 4 a.m. on August 31, 1997, some journalists accompanying Foreign Secretary Robin Cook were informed within 15 minutes. Meanwhile, after the death of the Queen, the Press Association first broadcast this news and then the media around the world was informed about it.
What will the government do after all?
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, BBC 1, 2 and 4 were suspended. The British Parliament as well as the Parliaments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will also be suspended. Black banners will also appear on all government websites.
cremation after 10 days
After 10 days, the body of the Queen will be cremated. A message will be issued by the Prime Minister. It has been instructed that no minister in the government will make a statement in front of the message of the Prime Minister. A minute’s silence will be observed across the country and Prime Minister Truss will address citizens along with the new King Prince Charles.