The United Kingdom awaits the speech to the nation of Carlos III after the death of Elizabeth II

A historical and unprecedented game for thousands of people in the world. The death of Queen Elizabeth II, after more than 70 years leading the British crown, has captured the attention of millions of people.

Operations ‘Unicorn’ and ‘London Bridge’ are activated. The first refers to the secret protocol prepared in the event that the sovereign died, as happened on Thursday, September 8 at Balmoral Palace, in Scotland, and came into force from that moment. The second proceeds from the moment her coffin arrives in London and will last until it is finally transferred to the Chapel of St. George, in Windsor Castle, where the body of the sovereign will rest next to her father, King George. SAW.

This Friday, September 9, is full of official and semi-official events, which bring together members of the British monarchy, high-ranking government officials and millions of citizens.

After that meeting, the new leader of the British crown will address the nation with a speech. Follow the latest news from the UK here:

• 7:15 (BOG) The blanks are fired in honor of the queen. The act is carried out by the Royal Horse Artillery of the King’s Troop, in Hyde Park and at all saluting stations in the UK and abroad.

• 07:08 (BOG) Theresa May: “Her Majesty witnessed a tremendous change”

During her speech in Parliament, the former Prime Minister, Theresa May, whom Johnson succeeded in office, said that serving the country under the Queen’s mandate was “the honor” of her life.

“What makes this audience so special is the understanding that the queen understood a number of issues, which came from the world she came from combined with her years of experience (…) Her Majesty witnessed a tremendous change, moving deftly with the times but always providing stability and tranquility,” exalted May, while narrating some of his meetings with the monarch.

• 6:47 (BOG) Boris Johnson: “This is the saddest day in our country”

The former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, one of those who held the last official meeting with the monarch, just two days before her death, addressed Parliament, where he expressed his “deep sorrow” at the departure of the sovereign who “showed him the world not only how to rule, but how to give, how to love and how to serve.

“This is the saddest day in our country (…) Wave after wave of sorrow is sweeping the world, from Balmoral, where our thoughts are with the entire Royal Family, and extends far beyond this nation and throughout the great Commonwealth of nations that she loved so much and who loved her,” she said.

Johnson noted that Elizabeth II was “the greatest diplomat, she knew instinctively how to exalt the nation and how to lead … She was as radiant, knowledgeable and fascinated by politics as anyone I can remember, and as wise in her advice.” as anyone I know, if not wiser still,” Johnson said.

• 6:25 (BOG) Carlos III will be proclaimed as the new king on Saturday, September 10

• 6:23 (BOG) King Charles III boards a plane in Scotland bound for London

• 6:11 (BOG) The British Parliament holds a minute of silence, in honor of Elizabeth II

“Her wisdom gave us strength in the most challenging of times, in the pandemic she gave us hope that we would meet again, she knew this generation of Britons would be strong,” said Prime Minister Liz Truss during a speech to the House of Representatives. Commons, just after the minute of silence with which the legislators paid tribute to who was the head of state for more than seven decades.

• 6:08 (BOG) The President of France made a televised speech in which he paid tribute to the queen who approved 15 prime ministers in the United Kingdom.

“For you, she was your queen. For us, she was the queen. She will be with all of us forever,” the Elysee leader said.

• 5:45 (BOG) Premier League matches are postponed

TheThe highest category of the English soccer league system confirmed that it is suspending its scheduled matches, due to the death of the queen.

“To honor his extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a show of respect, this weekend’s round of Premier League matches will be postponed, including Monday night’s match… Our monarch with more years of service, he has been an inspiration and leaves behind an incredible legacy after a lifetime of dedication,” the organization said in a statement posted on its official Twitter account.

As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed.

– Premier League (@premierleague) September 9, 2022

Also, the English Football League (EFL) canceled two games scheduled for this Friday, September 9, while West Ham United fans sang a moving rendition of “God Save the Queen” before their game of the Europa Conference League against Romanian FCSB on Thursday.

Other organizations in the world of sport have reacted since Thursday to the death of the sovereign with a series of cancellations in cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others have paid tribute by observing a minute of silence.

• 5:23 (BOG) King Charles III and the Queen Consort leave Balmoral Palace for London

A vehicle carrying Britain’s King Charles leaves Balmoral Castle, following the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in Balmoral

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— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) September 9, 2022

• 4:55 (BOG) The royal residences will remain closed until after the funeral

Buckingham Palace reported that the residences of the royal family will remain closed, including those usually open to the public.

This includes The Queen’s Gallery and Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and The Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh. Also, Balmoral Palace, Sandringham House, in the north of England, and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, the monarch’s official residence in Northern Ireland.

The flags of the royal residences have been flown at half-staff since Thursday 8 September and will remain that way until 08:00 am the day after the last day of royal mourning.

The administrative headquarters of the monarchy also indicated the places destined for those who wish to deposit flowers to the sovereign.

Offerings left outside the gates of Buckingham Palace will be moved to the Green Park Floral Tribute Garden.

They have also arranged for it, Hyde Park, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the public is asked to deliver floral tributes to the Watchers at the entrance of the Queen’s Gallery, and Hillsborough Castle. among others.

• 3:45 (BOG) King Charles III will hold an audience with Liz Truss and address the nation

King Charles and Camilla, now the Queen Consort, arrive in London on Friday after staying at Balmoral Palace on Thursday.

The eldest son of Elizabeth II, who automatically ascended the throne at 73 years of age and assumes the official name of Carlos III, is scheduled to meet in the next few hours with the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss.

• 3:32 (BOG) Royal Mourning from now until 7 days after the funeral

Buckingham Palace confirmed a period of royal mourning from now until seven days after the queen’s funeral.

Monarchy experts say the funeral ceremonies will likely last 10 days, ending by the time the queen’s coffin is finally moved to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

There are also the remains of the monarch’s father, King George VI.

• 3:19 (BOG) A religious ceremony and firing of 96 blank bullets, among the tributes for this Friday

The day will witness a series of official and semi-official events, which will mark the day after the sovereign’s departure.

An “improvised” religious ceremony is expected at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, with the presence of the British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, and other members of the Government.

Also, British flags will be waved and 96 cannons will be fired, one for each year of the Queen’s life, starting at 1:00 p.m. local time, in Hyde Park and other places in the British capital.

The bells will toll at Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle. Churches are urged to ring their bells across the country at noon.

With Reuters and local media