towards the end of the day. temperatures a very warm 26 celsius. overnight tonight, variable amounts of cloud. we could see showers moving through. some clearer spells. the minimum temperature stays mild — between 14—16c. it is going to be a largely cloudy start tomorrow. you can see another front coming up from the south, so, first thing, some outbreaks of rain. dry for a time, but then that front starts to move north and that's going to bring some rain, largely south of the ma, through tuesday afternoon. the temperature not quite so warm tomorrow, 21 celsius. as we head further through the week, there is plenty of dry weather in the forecast. some sunny spells, but on the whole, as we get towards the end of the week, a little cooler. that's it from me for now. i'm back in around an hour. more stories on our website including a look at different properties around the capital that queen elizabeth called home.

now, back to the breakfast team. good morning from edinburgh. we're here at the palace of holyroodhouse. where the queen's coffin has made the journey from balmoral. during the next 2a hours people will be given the chance to pay their respects. we thought we would go through the events for people want to come to edinburgh orwant to events for people want to come to edinburgh or want to understand what we can expect. king charles will also travel to scotland later, as he begins his first tour of the uk nations. but the king and queen consort will begin the day with a visit to westminster hall, where both houses of parliament will meet to express their condolences. they will then fly to edinburgh, where they and other members of the royal family

will accompany the queen's coffin as it travels by procession from the palace of holyroodhouse to st giles�* cathedral, this afternoon. the queen will lie at rest at st giles�* and members of the public will be able to view the coffin for 2h hours. later today, the king will return to the palace of holyroodhouse, where he will have an audience with the first minister nicola sturgeon. he and the queen consort will also attend the scottish parliament where they will receive a motion of condolence. this evening, king charles and other members of the royal family will return to st giles�* cathedral for a vigil. asjonny as jonny diamond our asjonny diamond our royal correspondence said earlier it is a huge day for the new king, starting

in london, then edinburgh. the formalities. the experience of following his mother�*s coffin through the streets later today. we expect a huge crowd in edinburgh to watch the procession along the royal mile. the queen�*s coffin making its way to the cathedral. huge crowds yesterday after the coffin arrived after making thatjourney by road. the crowd was 12 deep along the pavement in places and hearing from people of all ages about why they wanted and needed to be here to pay respects. wonderful lady. there will never be anyone like her. never. sisters elsie and maureen. they have been the following the queen for years, and now they are here, for her finaljourney. just to show your respect. and i don�*t know.

just to be close. yeah. just to be close. the queen actually died on what would have been my mum's 92nd birthday. so we have obviously been brought up with the queen all our lives, and just very sad. really sad. i really feel for the whole of the royal family. they must be absolutely heartbroken. last sunday, they were at church near balmoral, the royals. near balmoral with the royals. a week on, they are waiting for the coffin to pass. applause. are you 0k? yeah. onwards and upwards. we have got to look to the future.

that is what it is all about. not looking back. she has done a wonderful job her whole life. she really has. so it is time for a new beginning. and that moment when everybody started clapping. did you expect that? i hoped it would happen. you did hope it would? why, why did you think that was important? just to recognise what she has done for the country. i can see how much that meant to you. yes. we came so close. just steps away to see her going on her last big journey. she was always there. olga is from ukraine, brandon from jamaica. they have made edinburgh their home. she shone from the top.

things can be gutting, things can be bad, but you can carry on yourself with dignity, no matter what, through it. and that was... whether it is times of war, times of good, prosperity, you can carry yourself the same way. and she showed that a lot. yes, that is why it is so emotional. i�*m from nottingham, from a little mining village in the north of nottingham. ah, my brother lives down there — clipston. the queen bringing people together even in death. all the dahlias, all grown in our garden. oh, you grew those yourself? yes, very much so. they are beautiful. and, of course, purple colour for the royal. i know the queen liked dahlias. it was one of her favourite flowers, so i thought it was very appropriate inserting them in there.

david�*s family has had a gift shop on the royal mile for 30 years. she is part of the street, type thing, so, you know, a huge loss to us. a huge loss to us. and you have seen her waving from the car going past? absolutely. she waves at us. she recognises us when we are here standing outside. she has even waved at my father, who, you know, is no longer here with us. so, yeah, she knows. i think she knows most of the shopkeepers on the mile here. so, yeah, huge loss to us all. and the fact that her coffin now passes? yes. you are lost for words. to see her coming down the royal mile in that way. it�*s heartbreaking for everybody. and hence you can see everybody around us today, everybody is coming to pay their respects. this is poppy, my granddaughter. evelyn volunteers at a food bank in alloa. she met the queen at a garden party seven years ago. we just wanted to make sure

that we brought poppy along. so that we can look back on these times and be able to tell her the story. and you will be able to show her the pictures of you with the queen. hopefully, yes. hopefully, yes! are you going to say hello? wave, wave, wave. hello. a royal wave on the royal mile. aw. p°ppy poppy was keeping spirits up there. striking how many children and young people were in the crowd. a lot of kids wearing platinum jubilee t—shirts from the summer. they wore them with smiles and hope only a few weeks ago injune and now wearing them as a tribute to the queen. joining us now is a man with a special title and i have to make sure we get this correct.

the right honourable lord provost and lord lieutenant of the city of edinburgh, robert aldridge. good morning. was that right? yes. i combine two roles and the lord provost is the equivalent of a lord mayor. the civic head of the city of edinburgh. lord lieutenant is the representative of the crown in the city and in edinburgh the two are combined. ., _, , ., , city and in edinburgh the two are combined. ., _, , .,, , city and in edinburgh the two are combined. ., , .,, , ., combined. that combined “ob is a combined. that combined “ob is a combined huge * combined. that combined job is a combined huge responsibility- combined. that combined job is a - combined huge responsibility because the eyes of the world are run edinburgh again today. it is the eyes of the world are run edinburgh again today. it is a huge honour as well _ edinburgh again today. it is a huge honour as well as _ edinburgh again today. it is a huge honour as well as a _ edinburgh again today. it is a huge honour as well as a huge _ honour as well as a huge responsibility. it has been busy, yesterday was extremely busy and today another hectic day but a day of contrast. yesterday, we had the proclamation of king charles iii

from mercat cross which was a moment of pleasure and then later, a moving moment when the queen�*s cortege went down the royal mile and we stood in respectful silence, bowing our heads. ., , ., respectful silence, bowing our heads. ., ., respectful silence, bowing our heads. ., , ., ., . ., heads. you showed me on your chain the fact you — heads. you showed me on your chain the fact you had _ heads. you showed me on your chain the fact you had to _ heads. you showed me on your chain the fact you had to cover _ heads. you showed me on your chain the fact you had to cover as - the fact you had to cover as tradition dictates the jewellery that hangs there, as a mark of respect. that hangs there, as a mark of resect. , , ., respect. yes. during the mourning eriod, respect. yes. during the mourning period. we — respect. yes. during the mourning period. we keep — respect. yes. during the mourning period, we keep the _ respect. yes. during the mourning period, we keep the jewellery - period, we keep thejewellery covered as a mark of respect. we did uncover it for the proclamation of the king, as a joyful moment, but before the cortege arrived we covered it again.— before the cortege arrived we covered it again. hearing from --eole in covered it again. hearing from peeple in the _ covered it again. hearing from people in the crowd _ covered it again. hearing from people in the crowd i - covered it again. hearing from people in the crowd i spoke i covered it again. hearing from people in the crowd i spoke to | people in the crowd i spoke to yesterday afternoon then. how did you find that moment? you are there as a dignitary and representative but also as a citizen and human

being. but also as a citizen and human beinu. ~ . , but also as a citizen and human beinu. ~' ., , , , ., being. like many, it is personal. she was sort _ being. like many, it is personal. she was sort of— being. like many, it is personal. she was sort of a _ being. like many, it is personal. she was sort of a grandmother. being. like many, it is personal. | she was sort of a grandmother to being. like many, it is personal. - she was sort of a grandmother to the nation in some way or another. we all had an enormous affection and respect for the queen. her wisdom, the way she tried to find the best out of everybody. i think we had our own individual thoughts. when the civic party returned from having paid respects, normally after these things, there is a bit of letting off steam behind the scenes. when we were behind the scenes, it was sombre. there were tears. hugs. that is the mark of the woman.— is the mark of the woman. today, our is the mark of the woman. today, your responsibilities _ is the mark of the woman. today, your responsibilities continue - your responsibilities continue because the focus today is on the fact that the queen will lie at rest in edinburgh and the public will be able to file past the coffin. but

all eyes on the new king and you will be meeting him.— all eyes on the new king and you will be meeting him. yesterday, and toda , will be meeting him. yesterday, and today. another— will be meeting him. yesterday, and today, another day _ will be meeting him. yesterday, and today, another day of _ will be meeting him. yesterday, and today, another day of contrast. - will be meeting him. yesterday, and today, another day of contrast. i - today, another day of contrast. i have the great honour of meeting his majesty the king as king for the first time, at edinburgh airport. i will conduct the ancient ceremony of the keys when we offer the sovereign the keys when we offer the sovereign the keys when we offer the sovereign the keys of the city and hopefully he hands them back for our safekeeping. but then, a more sombre part which will be the queen�*s coffin going up the royal mile followed by the royal family and i will receive the royal party at st giles�* cathedral for a short service later this afternoon. just giles' cathedral for a short service later this afternoon.— later this afternoon. just trying to ima . ine later this afternoon. just trying to imagine the _ later this afternoon. just trying to imagine the intensity _ later this afternoon. just trying to imagine the intensity of _ later this afternoon. just trying to imagine the intensity of that - later this afternoon. just trying to - imagine the intensity of that moment later and seeing the king and queen consort and his sister and brothers following the coffin. the first time

we see them together in that context. ., , ,., ., context. that will be some moment? i feel for them — context. that will be some moment? i feel for them as _ context. that will be some moment? i feel for them as a _ context. that will be some moment? i feel for them as a family. _ feel for them as a family. everything done in the public gaze. a grieving family, etched on all theirfaces a grieving family, etched on all their faces yesterday. i think it will be one of the most poignant moments we have seen, as the queen is taken up the historic royal mile with gunfire every minute of that procession, and the royal family following behind. an incredible moment of history. but a very moving time i think for all of us. for moment of history. but a very moving time i think for all of us.— time i think for all of us. for you, i auess time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a — time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a privilege _ time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a privilege to _ time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a privilege to play - time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a privilege to play such i time i think for all of us. for you, i guess a privilege to play such a | i guess a privilege to play such a part, yet regret that you have to. absolutely right. it is a huge honour and privilege to be part of this incredible moment of history. almost everybody in the country has

not known anyone other than the queen as their sovereign. for this incredible moment in history, to be part of it, it is a huge honour. something i never ever wanted to be part of. something i never ever wanted to be art of. ., ., ., , , something i never ever wanted to be artof. ., ., ., , , part of. you have only been in post for how long? _ part of. you have only been in post for how long? ten _ part of. you have only been in post for how long? ten weeks. - part of. you have only been in post for how long? ten weeks. it - part of. you have only been in post for how long? ten weeks. it has i part of. you have only been in post i for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming- _ for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming. but _ for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming. but i _ for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming. but i am _ for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming. but i am so _ for how long? ten weeks. it has been overwhelming. but i am so privilegedj overwhelming. but i am so privileged to be in this position and i hope i can represent the citizens of edinburgh in the way they would wish me to do so. i edinburgh in the way they would wish me to do so-— me to do so. i have heard a lot of --eole me to do so. i have heard a lot of people singing _ me to do so. i have heard a lot of people singing your— me to do so. i have heard a lot of people singing your praises - me to do so. i have heard a lot of people singing your praises and l people singing your praises and complimenting the work you have been doing. is your head full of information and what did you manage to sleep? information and what did you manage to slee - ? , ., ., information and what did you manage to slee? , ., ., , ., to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and _ to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and up — to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and up at _ to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and up at 4am. _ to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and up at 4am. it - to sleep? yes, i got to bed at ten o'clock and up at 4am. it is - o�*clock and up at 4am. it is obviously not about me, it is about a grieving family over the road

there in holyrood palace. i think all of our attention should be on them. it all of our attention should be on them. , ., ., ., ., them. it is not about me at all. well said- _ them. it is not about me at all. well said. today _ them. it is not about me at all. well said. today in _ them. it is not about me at all. well said. today in terms - them. it is not about me at all. well said. today in terms of. them. it is not about me at all. - well said. today in terms of numbers you expect, we have had advice in london to the public that when the queen lies in state in westminster, they could expect hundreds of thousands and there could be problems with traffic and transport and accommodation. she lies at rest here for a shorter period, but what concerned is the city have about doing this? we concerned is the city have about doing this?— doing this? we have made preparations _ doing this? we have made preparations and - doing this? we have made preparations and people . doing this? we have made i preparations and people have doing this? we have made - preparations and people have been working around the clock behind—the—scenes to make it as safe and comfortable as possible for people who i am sure will be queueing in their thousands to file past the coffin. it will be our last opportunity to pay respects to the queen in scotland and i am sure very many people will take advantage of

that. as much of the safety and comfort issues, we have as many sorted as we can, but we hope people will be patient and respectful, as they were yesterday. as they waited for the coffin arriving. it they were yesterday. as they waited for the coffin arriving.— for the coffin arriving. it was so hushed. for the coffin arriving. it was so hushed- the — for the coffin arriving. it was so hushed. the royal _ for the coffin arriving. it was so hushed. the royal mile - for the coffin arriving. it was so hushed. the royal mile always| for the coffin arriving. it was so i hushed. the royal mile always full of tourists and activity, but yesterday, people waited hours, not in complete silence, but a respectful hush. it in complete silence, but a respectful hush.— in complete silence, but a resectful hush. ., , , . respectful hush. it was respectful and subdued. _ respectful hush. it was respectful and subdued. and _ respectful hush. it was respectful and subdued. and as _ respectful hush. it was respectful and subdued. and as the - respectful hush. it was respectful and subdued. and as the cortege| respectful hush. it was respectful- and subdued. and as the cortege went past, people waited and then there was subdued applause. i think people wanted to say thank you to her majesty, but not in an exuberant and unseemly way. it was very dignified, very respectful, as i would expect

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idea of how many flowers have been left, and as we have told you, the queen�*s coffin will make its final journey to london later this week ahead of a state funeral next monday. a military rehearsal is taking place at wellington barracks for the procession. they will escort the coffin from here at buckingham palace to westminster hall on wednesday. these are the images we can bring you now. on wednesday, the queen will lie in state for four days. these are images from wellington barracks. full military rehearsal for that journey that will take place from here at buckingham palace towards westminster hall. we have seen a few of these moments. in edinburgh there was a rehearsal at

night. here we have a rehearsal going onjust a night. here we have a rehearsal going on just a few moments ago. in a surprise show of unity this weekend, the new prince and princess of wales and the duke and duchess of sussex appeared together to greet well—wishers and look at floral tributes outside windsor castle. since then, members of the public have continued to visit the area helena wilkinson is outside windsor castle. what is the atmosphere like there this morning? it is fairly early. we have been here a couple of hours. people are still arriving. over the weekend, tens of thousands came here and to give you an idea of where we are, cambridge gate is behind us and the flowers you can see on this side, hundreds of bouquets, they are

flowers left this morning. what has been happening every evening, because of the staggering number of flowers left, what has been happening is they have been taken beyond cambridge gate. you should be able to make out deep rows of flowers. the flowers in all their beautiful colours, the aroma from them, they have been taken beyond them, they have been taken beyond the gates. they are laying the flowers at the moment. to give you an idea of the scale of the operation, on friday evening, it took them from between 11pm on friday evening till around 5am to transfer all the flowers that had been left, into the grounds of windsor castle. how lovely it is for members of the public, locals, people who come from far away to

windsor castle, to be able to see the flowers left. this is the location, and on saturday, you mentioned, the appearance by the prince and princess of wales and also prince harry and meghan. a surprising visit. nobody anticipated or expected the duke and duchess of sussex to come here, but this is where they arrived on saturday afternoon and there were tens of thousands already in this area. the four walked around, greeted people who had waited, some of the many hours. although the public had not known they would be coming here. they spent time looking at the flowers, reading the cards. they were warmly welcomed by members of the public who had come here. it is understood, according to a royal

source, prince william extended the invitation to his brother prince harry and also meghan to join invitation to his brother prince harry and also meghan tojoin him and catherine as they walked about here, looking at the flowers, reflecting, thanking members of the public. i want to read a couple of the notes on some of the cards left here. one of them from an eight—year—old from bristol, the card says, thank you for everything you have done to make this world a better place for everyone. i love horses just like you did. better place for everyone. i love horsesjust like you did. i will miss you. another card i read this morning. from a 12—year—old, thank you for inspiring me and millions of others. the fact you were working in your final days is so great. here others. the fact you were working in yourfinal days is so great. here in windsor, throughout the day, we expect big numbers of people. at the weekend, notjust during the day,

but through the night, thousands of people came here to lay flowers, to pay respects. it will be a week today when, after the funeral in london, the queen�*s coffin will arrive at windsor castle. it is fitting that the queen�*s final journey began at balmoral, and will end at windsor, two places she was happy to call home, two places she loved. absolutely right. thank you very much. windsor castle, where the queen�*sjourney much. windsor castle, where the queen�*s journey will end. we will now go to a scene not far from where we are at buckingham palace. at the end of the mall. it is getting busier. there is a sense this morning of getting ready for the coming days. preparing. a lot of

people working, more people coming to lay flowers. and the mall a scene of celebrations for the queen and royalfamily over many of celebrations for the queen and royal family over many decades and a scene of historic importance over the coming days. that is the scene live, looking up towards buckingham palace. where we are this morning. over the past days, people from around the world have shared their tributes and memories of elizabeth ii. for residents at castle view retirement village in windsor, it�*s been a particular time of reflection after living so close to where the queen spent many of her weekends. fiona lamdin has been to meet some of the residents. occasionally at night, i come out onto the sky lounge with my nightcap, and if the royal standard is flying, i�*ll turn to the castle and say, "good night, ma�*am". but i won�*t be able to do that any more,

which is rather sad. 87—year—old alan is just one of the residents living in this retirement village opposite windsor castle. and inside, a tea party to celebrate the life of their neighbour, queen elizabeth ii, and her historic reign. i've always looked across from where my house was to windsor, across the valley, and seen the castle. so known that the queen was always there. so, i mean, now i can't believe that she isn't there any more. jill and her family have always felt there�*s a special connection. newsreel: no—one knew then that the girl who would arrive here as princess elizabeth would leave again five days later as queen. her late husband was in africa with the queen when she learned herfather had died. before i knew him, he was in the air force and he was actually stationed in kenya, in the very place that she was when she knew she was made queen. and then he was chosen to be one

of her guard of honour. very proud, very proud of the young queen. he always remembers that. when war broke out, the queen and her sister were evacuated to windsor castle and more recently in lockdown, the queen was seen horse riding in the castle grounds. it was so sad, but also, thinking, gosh, we�*ve seen her so many times. she�*s gone now. john and margaret have lived next door to the castle for decades. they often saw the queen and took plenty of photographs. this is her driving away and if you were that side, you see, she would wave. that�*s it, really, nothing more than that. she could never stop and obviously talk to you. may he defend our laws and ever give us cause to sing with heart and voice, god save the king. we find 79—year—old patricia learning the words for the new national anthem.

as a child, she and herfamily would regularly bump into the royals in stjames�* park. my brother was probably about two and a half. he had a tricycle and we were on the mall and we were not very far from clarence house where princess elizabeth, as she was then, lived with charles and anne and prince philip and there was often a little crowd there in the afternoon because it was known that baby prince charles, who was exactly two years younger than my brother, would be taken out for a walk in his pram by his nanny with one detective and one corgi on a string. and so they�*d wait, it was all very respectful. my brother shot round the corner into the little road where clarence house gate is, and there was a clang. and my mother went, oh, my goodness! rushed round the corner — he had bumped into prince charles�*s pram, which was one of those sort of, like a slipper bath. so little prince charles was looking out and my brother was looking up and the crowd were slightly amused. my mother was totally embarrassed. i don�*t think any major damage was done, possibly a dent.

and that little baby that your brother bumped into is now our king. yes, and i�*m very hopeful he�*ll be a very good king. she is a figure who will never be forgotten in history, and i feel honoured in a way to have lived through her reign. fiona lamdin, bbc news. many people are still coming to leave flowers here at buckingham palace and they are being moved to green park. anything left here is moved and left under the trees in the park. it is absolutely beautiful if you walk through that park. people walking through london with armfuls of flowers. you can see them making their way. it looks spectacular. a beautiful sight. we have had word from the royal parks

with a special request. they asked us to say do not bring any more paddingtons, please, and no more marmalade sandwiches. and as tim said, everyone is asked to remove plastic from the flowers before they leave them to make everything more biodegradable and no helium balloons, please. thank you for the paddingtons, but no more of them, and no more marmalade sandwiches. if you can take your flowers out of the plastic, everyone will be grateful. that is the scene in green park. let�*s find out what the weather has in store. good morning. sunshine top and tail of the country and through the centre, outbreaks of rain. on the south of that the warmest air will be found. i�*ll start for menu. the odd heavy showers developing in this zone through the day but most places

dry in the south. into parts of the north and midlands, some the heaviest rain across parts of snowdonia, moving east. in the far north of england and southern northern ireland and scotland, sunny spells. a breeze. temperatures here down. to the south of the cloud, sunny spells and up to 26. it will stay humid in the south tonight. rain in parts of the midlands and wales. temperatures not dropping much below 16. north of this, a fresh start tomorrow morning but sunny. some fog patches will clear. most having sunny spells. isolated showers in the north—east of scotland. the heaviest rain tomorrow in southern counties of england. we could see thunderstorms around and feeling fresher here. warm enough in the north where the sun is out.

turning cooler in the second half of the week. that is how it is looking. our headlines today. people in edinburgh will be the first members of the public to file past the coffin today, as scotland says its final farewell. and this is st giles�* cathedral here in edinburgh, where the queen will lie in rest before being flown to london tomorrow. mourners are told to expect lengthy queues to see the queen lying in state here in london. the event begins on wednesday night at westminster hall, and the public will file past

day and night. and king charles will make his first visit to the houses of parliament as monarch this morning, before later travelling back to scotland. (sunrise sting) it�*s monday 12th september. people here in edinburgh will be the first members of the public to file past the coffin of queen elizabeth ii this evening, as scotland bids its final farewell. it bids its finalfarewell. is it bids its final farewell. is a it bids its finalfarewell. is a beautiful autumnal it bids its final farewell. is a beautiful autumnal morr here it is a beautiful autumnal morning here in the capital of scotland. people are already turning out on the streets to witness another historic moment once again today. here this afternoon... king charles iii will accompany the queen�*s coffin as it travels from here at the palace of holyroodhouse, along the royal mile to st giles�* cathedral where it will remain under continuous vigil for 2h hours.

we expect people could turn up in their hundreds, and we saw incredible scenes on the scene here yesterday afternoon. tens of thousands of mourners lining the route of the coffin having made that journey. it was 170 miles from balmoral down to edinburgh. balmoral was the queen�*s most beloved home. scotland her place of refuge. how fitting, then, that it�*s across this land that she is beginning her finaljourney. these were the hills she knew. the forests she enjoyed. and the communities she felt closest to. all along the route, crowds returned that affection. and then, a majestic sight, as the cortege crossed the firth of forth and reached to the edges of edinburgh.

in the city centre, people streamed towards the royal mile, thronging the pavements and craning for a view, some up high, but many thousands jostling for position down below. and then the cortege appeared, threading its way over cobbled streets, as people showed their appreciation. and, as is the modern way, recorded the experience for themselves. until the procession moved past and out of sight. i�*m quite fond of the queen. yeah, she�*s been with me my whole life. i went to school in murray house just up there, and every year when she came to the palace, the procession, we all got brought out to wave to the queen and any other dignitaries, king olaf of norway, i remember him as well. so, yes, i have a, you know. some here, like donald wilson, had a very personal

connection to the queen. at one point, when i was lord lieutenant, there was 38 royal engagements in six months. and there�*s a feeling of honour and a sense of history being made in edinburgh. the focus is very much on the capital city for these few days and that's fantastic. you can feel it. but to feel the respect and love everywhere you go isjust amazing. so it's something that i'm very proud to be part of. at the palace of holyroodhouse, the next scene. the coffin carried inside by a bearer party formed by the royal regiment of scotland past three of the queen�*s children. overnight, at the monarch�*s official scottish residence, the coffin lay in the throne room and today it will be taken onwards again.

the king and the queen consort will arrive here later this afternoon for the historic ceremony of the keys. after which, the king willjoin the procession as the queen�*s coffin is driven away from here and along the royal mile. queen elizabeth will lie at rest inside st giles�* cathedral for 2h hours from this afternoon and will remain under continuous vigil. members of the public will be offered the chance to visit and pay their respects in person. judith moritz, bbc news, edinburgh. you can feel it on the streets of edinburgh, not everybody was lining the streets yesterday, not everyone is feeling it in the same way but just walking around, there is a sense that everything feels a bit different. the pace of life, the way

people are treating one another in the streets, the way people are driving on the roads, there is this constant backdrop that everyone is aware of the significance of this moment here. as the queen�*s coffin arrived here yesterday, at the end of that six—hour journey, from balmoral, it stopped and lots of rural communities, taking a route allowing people to pay their respects. i wanted to share these pictures, different ways. we know what a keen horsewoman the queen was. we had horses and riders lining the road there, and she loved the balmoral estate, she was actively involved in running the farm is on the estate, and farmers, landowners, turned out in tractors, a guard of honour of tractors in aberdeenshire. as the coffin made its way south

towards edinburgh. our correspondent spent some time in those communities. she was speaking to people as they came out to say thank you and goodbye. sombre, sad, reflective. a last goodbye to her majesty the queen from scotland, from the people of dundee. it�*s the last chance i�*ll get to see my queen and the country�*s queen. how important was it for you to be here today? well, i think it goes without saying, every one of those medals that i wear bears her face and her picture, and it wouldn�*t be right for her to be passing so close to where i live for me not to be here and pay my respects. from those who served to those whose children knew the queen as the granny who met paddington bear. yeah, oh, he loves paddington — the films, the programme, everything. and when the queen was

on the tv and paddington was there, he loved it. he was so excited. so we thought it was fitting to bring him down today. all here keen to get a clear view of this final journey of the former monarch. just thought, get the window out and just feel like you�*re part of it, but from the house. to live here and actually be part and see it so closely and just see how much she meant to everyone... most people would think that would be quite a big deal news report: the children of dundee i greeted the queen with a specially i written jubilee song. through the years, queen elizabeth made many visits to this city on the tay. dundonians always welcoming, even as politics changed. # for hundreds worship #. one of those who calls dundee her home is traditional scottish singer sheena wellington. she sang for the queen at the opening of the scottish parliament. singing in public is always a nerve—racking experience, but it was a little bit extra nerve—racking because of the occasion and because

the queen was there. how would you describe dundee�*s relationship with the monarchy, with royalty? we don�*t go overboard. we�*re not a flag—waving, banner—waving lot. but they liked her mother and so they like her, as well. she�*s always been received well when she came to the city. well received as she always — on this finaljourney, too. as her cortege made its way through the urban landscape of this scottish city, streets lined with people, cars stopped, respectful applause. and to their patron, the queen, who, as a young girl, was herself a girl guide, this final salute. how did you feel when you saw the procession go by? i felt proud that i was a girl guide during the time that she was alive. it was our last chance to serve our queen and it was very sad seeing her pass. i thought it was quite

nice to say my final l thank you and goodbye - to her service with girl—guiding. so it was a thank you as well as a goodbye? yeah, a thank you for- everything that she's done for us over the years. three weeks ago, this piper performed for the queen at balmoral. on her last visit to his city, he piped for her once again. it�*s quite moving, isn�*t it? it�*s quite emotional and it�*s great to see that so many people have turned out to obviously pay their respects to her majesty as she passes through. as a musician, there�*s no greater honour than performing for the monarch. to pipe her farewell? absolutely, yeah. what an honour. saying goodbye? saying goodbye, absolutely. lorna gordon, bbc news, dundee. some extraordinary images from

across scotland yesterday and here in edinburgh and we will see the same today as the new king and his sister and brothers follow the coffin from the palace at holyroodhouse here to say charles�* cathedral. it will then be taken to london where the queen will lie in state. more people are expected to make their way to buckingham palace today. many of them will see this view on their way. just glimmering in a little tiny bit of sunshine, you can see the queen victoria memorial there, you can see the queen victoria memorialthere, unveiled you can see the queen victoria memorial there, unveiled in 1911 and looking really rather glorious today in 2022. more details have been

announced about what is going to happen in the coming days. more information about her majesty the queen�*s final journey. information about her majesty the queen�*s finaljourney. let�*s get more details with our reporter now. having been flown from scotland to london, the queen will spend a final night at buckingham palace on tuesday. her coffin will then leave shortly after 2pm on wednesday for a ceremonial procession travelling from buckingham palace to the palace of westminster for the lying in state. the public will be able to watch the procession at viewing points along the route, or watch a screening in hyde park. as with her late father, king george vi, and queen elizabeth the queen mother before her, her closed coffin will rest on a raised platform. the royal standard, orb and sceptre will be placed on top of her coffin. each corner of the platform will be guarded around the clock by a vigil of units from the sovereign�*s

bodyguard, the household division, or yeomen warders of the tower of london. the public will be able to file past the coffin 24—hours a day from 5pm on wednesday until 6:30am on monday, the day of the funeral. the crowds are expected to be so large that mourners will have to queue for many hours, possibly overnight, and with very little opportunity to sit down. once at the hall, they will first have to pass through airport style security and only small bags will be permitted. mourners are being asked to respect the dignity of the event and behave appropriately. they will have to remain silent whilst in hall, dress appropriately, and no filming or photography will be permitted. nor will the use of mobile phones or any other hand—held devices. details of the route for the lying in state will be revealed on tuesday evening. for more than 900 years, westminster hall has hosted

all manner of events for the monarchs of this nation. its most sacred duty is once again to provide a final place where the people of this nation can pay their final respects. i�*m joined now by liberal democrat leader, sir ed davey. good morning, thank you so much is coming to talk to us. it is really rather incredible over the last few days, the reaction that we have seen from the people in this country to the news. , ., ., ,, the news. everyone loved the queen. he was the most _ the news. everyone loved the queen. he was the most amazing _ the news. everyone loved the queen. he was the most amazing person, i he was the most amazing person, certainly the proudest moment of my life are when i have met her and the royal family. and today will be when parliament passes on our condolences in person to his majesty king charles. we have been debating in both houses of parliament paying tribute to our late queen, and there have been lots of little funny

anecdotes, people�*s memory. but the love and affection that has been shown to her is so heartfelt. i have heard from a number of people surprisingly on how deeply they have been moved by this. one of my senses is there is a real sense of unity, people coming together in their grief and gratitude to the queen. monday morning here, let�*s go back a couple of days to the accession council on saturday. it was incredible for us watching at home to see that on television, it was like watching history unfold. you were participating. i like watching history unfold. you were participating.— like watching history unfold. you were participating. i was so proud to be there. _ were participating. i was so proud to be there. i— were participating. i was so proud to be there, ijust _ were participating. i was so proud to be there, i just wish _ were participating. i was so proud to be there, ijust wish my - were participating. i was so proud| to be there, ijust wish my mother and grandmother could have seen it. i grew up with them and their history of going through the war and our own family�*s love for the queen, and that moment which was of course, another part of it was the happiness of greeting the new king, the

proclamation of king charles iii, that was a happy and historic moment. but it was tinged with sadness. ., ., ~' moment. but it was tinged with sadness. ., ., ., sadness. looking ahead today, we will see king _ sadness. looking ahead today, we will see king charles _ sadness. looking ahead today, we will see king charles iii _ sadness. looking ahead today, we will see king charles iii in - will see king charles iii in parliament making his address. i think at the back of everyone�*s mind, in all of this, we see the movements of state, the big moments that everybody is watching but here is a man whose mother has just died, and i�*m sure that everybody in parliament today will be very keenly aware of that. parliament today will be very keenly aware of that-— aware of that. absolutely. i think the whole nation's _ aware of that. absolutely. i think the whole nation's heart - aware of that. absolutely. i think the whole nation's heart goes i aware of that. absolutely. i think| the whole nation's heart goes out aware of that. absolutely. i think i the whole nation's heart goes out to the whole nation�*s heart goes out to him in the royal family. and their job is to be in the public eye, even when they are grieving and breathing deeply. i have been really impressed ljy deeply. i have been really impressed by how him and the queen consort camilla, the whole royalfamily, have managed to be there despite

what must be such a difficult time for them. we what must be such a difficult time for them. ~ ., , ., ~ ., ,., for them. we have been talking about lans for for them. we have been talking about plans for the — for them. we have been talking about plans for the coming _ for them. we have been talking about plans for the coming days, _ for them. we have been talking about plans for the coming days, what i for them. we have been talking about plans for the coming days, what is i plans for the coming days, what is going to happen and the lying in state which will happen over four days and nights, people will be able to file through past her majesty�*s coffin. there are suggestions that people might have to wait up to 30 hours to do that. do you sense where we are at a point where we are going to see a sense of national together that we have not seen in many years? i really truly hope so. i think we are beginning to see that in parliament. my sense in watching and listening to different programmes and listening to members of the public is, they want the country to come together. both in morning our wonderful queen and coming behind the new king. that togetherness, i was not surprised the people were going to have to queue for 30 hours and i think some of the estimates of

people being there will be underplaying it. the queen was so loved that everyone will try their hardest to be in that queue, that british queue, to see a great british queue, to see a great british monarchy.— british queue, to see a great british monarchy. thank you very much indeed. — british monarchy. thank you very much indeed, sir _ british monarchy. thank you very much indeed, sir ed _ british monarchy. thank you very much indeed, sir ed davey. i british monarchy. thank you very much indeed, sir ed davey. we i british monarchy. thank you very i much indeed, sir ed davey. we have seen people waiting very patiently here at buckingham palace and in the parks, particularly in green park, to lay flowers. we have seen people walking through the city with armfuls of flower all through the day yesterday and tim muffett is among the crowd in green park where people have come from far and wide to pay their respects. what is it like they are? the to pay their respects. what is it like they are?— to pay their respects. what is it like the are? . ., , ., ., like they are? the crowds have grown and crown, like they are? the crowds have grown and grown, thousands _ like they are? the crowds have grown and grown, thousands of— like they are? the crowds have grown and grown, thousands of bouquets i like they are? the crowds have grown and grown, thousands of bouquets of| and grown, thousands of bouquets of flowers have been laid here. originally this was outside buckingham palace but now people have been asked to lay flowers here and people are being asked to remove the wrappers, and do not lay cuddly toys or balloons, or candles. and

that has been happening up until now. mostly it is a place to reflect and take a moment to commit to pay tribute to queen elizabeth. let�*s have a chat to antonia, why did you decide to come along here? i have a chat to antonia, why did you decide to come along here?- decide to come along here? i have 'ust come decide to come along here? i have just come down — decide to come along here? i have just come down to _ decide to come along here? i have just come down to pay _ decide to come along here? i have just come down to pay my - decide to come along here? i have| just come down to pay my respects decide to come along here? i have i just come down to pay my respects to an incredible woman who i think has been _ an incredible woman who i think has been a _ an incredible woman who i think has been a fantastic role model for everybody in the country, and globally _ everybody in the country, and globally. you could see there are people _ globally. you could see there are people from all over the world here today— people from all over the world here today and _ people from all over the world here today and she meant so much to everyone — today and she meant so much to everyone. and to look at the people's— everyone. and to look at the people's messages, especially from the children, to read all of the messages from everyone. so many --eole messages from everyone. so many people have — messages from everyone. so many people have said _ messages from everyone. so many people have said they _ messages from everyone. so many people have said they are - messages from everyone. so many| people have said they are surprised on how emotional they have been in recent days. you used to work at buckingham palace so i guess you feel a particular connection? yes. feel a particular connection? yes, ten ears feel a particular connection? yes, ten years ago _ feel a particular connection? yes, ten years ago i— feel a particular connection? yes, ten years ago i was _ feel a particular connection? yes, ten years ago i was really - ten years ago i was really privileged and honoured to work at the summer opening of buckingham

palace, _ the summer opening of buckingham palace, it's— the summer opening of buckingham palace, it's open every you can go and visit — palace, it's open every you can go and visit so— palace, it's open every you can go and visit so i_ palace, it's open every you can go and visit. so i felt i should come down _ and visit. so i felt i should come down and — and visit. so i felt i should come down and visit because there is thatconnection and i felt particularly close. although the queen— particularly close. although the queen was not there, i feel a connection to her. i was not surprised _ connection to her. i was not surprised i_ connection to her. i was not surprised i felt quite upset. she was our— surprised i felt quite upset. she was our constant, and he has gone so it will— was our constant, and he has gone so it will take _ was our constant, and he has gone so it will take some getting used to but i _ it will take some getting used to but i think king charles spoke very well the _ but i think king charles spoke very well the other day and there is continuity. well the other day and there is continuity-— well the other day and there is continui . . ~' , . well the other day and there is continui . ., ,, , . ., continuity. thank you very much for talkin: to continuity. thank you very much for talking to us- _ continuity. thank you very much for talking to us. many _ continuity. thank you very much for talking to us. many families - continuity. thank you very much for talking to us. many families here, | talking to us. many families here, beth, simon and amber, why have you decided to come along? it beth, simon and amber, why have you decided to come along?— decided to come along? it was really 'ust take decided to come along? it was really just take some _ decided to come along? it was really just take some time _ decided to come along? it was really just take some time and _ decided to come along? it was really just take some time and say - decided to come along? it was really just take some time and say thank. just take some time and say thank you to our clean, pay our respect reflect upon a woman who was an amazing woman to our country, the queen. and it was an amazing time

for amber to come and pay our respects. she was such an amazing woman. my gran is over 100 and she was in my gran�*s life for so many years. my grandad spoke so fondly of her and the impact she has had. amber wants me to have a chat with daddy! i better do that! how emotional have you felt? i daddy! i better do that! how emotional have you felt? i think it has hit us all _ emotional have you felt? i think it has hit us all as _ emotional have you felt? i think it has hit us all as a _ emotional have you felt? i think it has hit us all as a country - emotional have you felt? i think it has hit us all as a country quite i has hit us all as a country quite hard _ has hit us all as a country quite hard we — has hit us all as a country quite hard. we were saying this to my parents — hard. we were saying this to my parents the other day, we have never known _ parents the other day, we have never known a _ parents the other day, we have never known a time — parents the other day, we have never known a time without her and it is 'ust known a time without her and it is just going — known a time without her and it is just going to be a real change. it is going — just going to be a real change. it is going to — just going to be a real change. it is going to be a real transition for the country— is going to be a real transition for the country but the turnout here speaks — the country but the turnout here speaks for — the country but the turnout here speaks for itself. it's important for our— speaks for itself. it's important for our history and for amber as well, _ for our history and for amber as well, and — for our history and for amber as well, and we have another little one on the _ well, and we have another little one on the way — well, and we have another little one on the way who is not going to experience any time with the queen

being _ experience any time with the queen being in_ experience any time with the queen being in power. experience any time with the queen being in power-— being in power. thank you for talkin: being in power. thank you for talking to _ being in power. thank you for talking to us, _ being in power. thank you for talking to us, have _ being in power. thank you for talking to us, have a - being in power. thank you for talking to us, have a lovely i being in power. thank you for i talking to us, have a lovely time reflecting, i willjust swing the camera around. you will see some volunteers who are taking the wrappers away from the flowers, there is so much of wrapping paper here and there is a request to remove the wrapping before laying flowers down. this beanbag is one of many which has been filled up. we will leave you with some lovely views of the flowers which have been placed here in green park as people pay their respects to the queen. thank you very much. for many, the last few days have been a moment to reflect on personal memories. the queen met and spoke to thousands of people during her 70—year reign, leaving each of them with a story to last a lifetime. david sillito has been speaking to some of those who have shared their experiences, including an unexpected surprise at a very special birthday party.

# happy birthday to you #. a party celebrating your 100th birthday is always going to be special. but for gwendolyn, there was an extra surprise. after thursday�*s sad news, all hopes of congratulations from the queen had faded. but, unexpectedly, the postal strike was called off and there was a special delivery. oh, look, look. isn�*t it lovely? turn it round so we can see the inside. from the queen. "i send you my congratulations and best wishes to you on such a special occasion. elizabeth regina." makes me feel quite tearful. this must mean a great deal for you, mustn�*t it? yes, it does. i am a royalist. old—fashioned. so you were very surprised

when this actually arrived? i was. crikey, what an honour. you are probably going to be one of the very last people to have received? yes. iam. aren�*t i honoured, aren�*t i lucky? really. the fun here today reflects something much, much wider. the many tributes showjust how many of us have had a milestone or a landmark in our life or our community marked by a happy royal moment. the bbc tribute page has story after story reflecting these special, personal moments. unbelievable. there�*s the queen. my youngest son thomas wanted a corgi. our daughter scarlett received a life—saving heart transplant. | i was covered in cow splatter. there was a line—up and i tagged myself on the end. my sister and i were invited to windsor castle to... and this from gavin foster

and his sister nicola. a memory of the moment, eight years ago, when the letter telling them their mum had been awarded an mbe arrived, just days after her death. that must have been quite a moment when you read that letter? very much so, yeah. a surreal moment. nicola and gavin went to collect the honour on her behalf, but were told only one person could meet the queen. however, the queen decided no, this was a moment to abandon protocol. did it mean a lot to you that both of you collected it? very important. absolutely, very much. so important. we are the only children our mother had and if the award couldn't be awarded to her personally, it had to be awarded to the two of us in her memory. and i think, as a mother, as a woman, as a mother, as a grandmother, great—grandmother as she was by then, i think she did

that because it felt the right thing to do. it was such a fantastic, amazing experience for us. and i think it showed the compassion of the queen herself that she realised our situation and it was posthumously awarded. itjust shows you, i think, how much family meant to her. and for us, it was huge. so, yeah, an unbelievable moment for us. i came away from that day being a real fan of the queen. a real fan of the queen. and back at gwendolyn�*s 100th birthday, the party is entering day two. # sweet gwendolyn! with one treasured gift being kept very close. all my family. they are lovely.

so special. we�*d love to hear your tributes, reflections and memories of the queen. we�*ll be including these in special commemorative coverage on the bbc news website. you can send a short message — and any pictures you may wish to share — to a special email address — yourqueen@bbc.co.uk the sun is coming out here buckingham palace. let�*s find out what the weather has in store — good morning. a bit of sunshine in the top and tail of the country, but through the central sway that we will have some outbreaks of rain. on the southern edge the warmest air will be found, a pretty mild and muqqy will be found, a pretty mild and muggy start for many. the odd heavy shower developing here but most faces will be dry in southern england and south wales. in the midlands and north of england,

outbreaks of rain, heaviest across snowdonia, sliding east. a bit of a breeze, temperatures down what we have seen of late. we have got sunny spells at times in the south and it will be 26 degrees. humid across the south tonight, cloud and rain to begin with will fizzle southwards, dumb and drizzly in some southernmost counties. temperatures are 16 to 17 degrees. north of that are 16 to 17 degrees. north of that a fresh start tomorrow morning. a sunny start, a few mist and fog patches, most will be dry with sunny spells. isolated showers in scotland where it will rain breezy. —— remained breezy. feeling much fresher here compared with today. warm in a further north where the sun is out. cooler through the second half of the week where the

breeze is more northerly. that is your weather for now. we�*ll be back withjon in edinburgh and sally at buckingham palace injust a moment. first though, let�*s take a look at some of today�*s other news. ukraine�*s president, volodymyr zelensky, has accused russia of attacking civilian infrastructure, resulting in widespread blackouts in the east of the country. power has been lost completely in the kharkiv and donetsk regions, with partial outages elsewhere. ukrainian officials have suggested the strikes may be reprisals for the rapid advaces of ukranian forces in the northeast for the rapid advances of ukranian forces in the northeast of the country. ukrainian armed forces say they have recaptured more than 20 settlements in the past 2a hours amid a large counter—offensive. earlier our correspondent in kyiv, hugo bachega, explained what has been happening there. ukraine says this is russian retaliation for what has happened in the past days. this rapid

counteroffensive by the ukrainians in the north—east. the ukrainian saying more than 30 towns and villages have been retaken. and some of those places, it has been a humiliating setback for russia. russian forces forced to abandon key positions, especially towns that have been used by the military as military hubs. a town that is a strategic city in the east of the country. russia says its troops are regrouping. interesting that today, in the financial times, the defence minister saying the counteroffensive had gone better than expected. but it says ukrainian troops now should be focused on controlling those cities and also defending them against a possible russian counteroffensive. britain�*s economy rebounded in july with growth

of 0.2%, after contracting by 0.6% in june, according to officialfigures. the office for national statistics was the biggest driver, growing by 0.4% injuly. the bounce—back comes afterjune�*s gdp figure was impacted by the queen�*sjubilee bank holiday day early in the month, according to the ons. the met police�*s new commissioner says he will restore trust in the force as he starts his first day in the job. sir mark rowley took his oath and swore allegiance to his majesty the king at an early—morning ceremony at new scotland yard. he has also promised "more trust, less crime, and high standards". time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning, this is bbc london, i�*m frankie mccamley. the metropolitan police has a new commissioner today — sir mark rowley has

promised to make reforms to improve londoners�* trust in policing and to root out bad behaviour. campaigners have been telling us us what they believe needs to change. they are about changing the vetting process, they are about changing the way they recruit so that it�*s about people who are attracted to duty, not power. you need to make sure that whistle—blowers are supported and the flip side of that is making sure that people who know that something is wrong and don�*t report it face consequences too. plans are well under way for the queen�*s funeral next monday, and a senior met officer has said policing the event will be a "hugely complex operation". hundreds of extra officers have already been called in. they�*re likely to be managing crowds, with thousands of people expected to be queuing for hours to pay their respect to the queen as she lies in state. so this is a large policing operation. it�*s one that we are working closely, notjust with colleagues from across london but many others. and our role is to ensure this will be a safe and secure environment for people

to pay their respects and to remember her late majesty the queen. london mps are calling for the suspension of the metropolitan police officer who shot dead an unarmed man in streatham. bell ribeiro—addy and harriet harman met with police to discuss the shooting of 24—year—old chris kaba. officers say the car he was driving was linked to a firearms incident. the police watchdog is investigating the shooting as a homicide and the officer in question been removed from operational duties. now let�*s take a look at how tfl services are looking this morning. a power failure has caused lots of tube stations on the victoria line to close this morning, including parts of kings cross, oxford circus and warren street. there are also severe delays on the picadilly line now the weather with kate kinsella. good morning. another very mild start. temperatures overnight staying in the mid—teens celsius. some mist and fog patches

around first thing. they will lift to some bright and sunny spells. variable amounts of cloud. the chance of one or two showers and thicker cloud towards the end of the day. temperatures a very warm 26 celsius. overnight tonight, variable amounts of cloud. we could see showers moving through. some clearer spells. the minimum temperature stays mild — between 14—16c. it is going to be a largely cloudy start tomorrow. you can see another front coming up from the south, so, first thing, some outbreaks of rain. dry for a time, but then that front starts to move north and that�*s going to bring some rain, largely south of the ma, through tuesday afternoon. the temperature not quite so warm tomorrow, 21 celsius. as we head further through the week, there is plenty of dry weather in the forecast. some sunny spells, but on the whole, as we get towards the end of the week, a little cooler. that�*s it from me for now. i�*m back with your lunchtime news at the earlier time of 12.50.

there�*s plenty more on our social media accounts. good morning. welcome back to edinburgh. in the last few minutes, prince harry, the duke of sussex, has released a statement paying tribute to his grandmother, the queen. it is an interesting and heartfelt statement. it says "in celebrating the life of my grandmother, her majesty the queen, and in mourning her loss, we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty. he says, "she was globally admired and respected. her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy. let us echo the words she spoke

after the passing of her husband, prince philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: "life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings." he says, "granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, i am for ever grateful for all of our first meetings, from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my commander—in—chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great—grandchildren. i cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. you are already sorely missed, notjust by us, but by the world over. and as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as king charles iii.

he ends, "thank you for your commitment to service. thank you for your sound advice. thank you for your infectious smile. we, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace." the statement from prince harry, the duke of sussex, released in memory of his grandmother in the last moments. we have been hearing throughout the programme that it will be another historic 24—hour is, 36 hours in edinburgh. the peple of scotland will be given the chance to pay their respects to the queen here at the palace of holyroodhouse in edinburgh. king charles will travel to scotland later, as he begins his first tour of the uk nations. he is waking up at clarence house in

london and then he will go to parliament. we can talk you through what is expected. they will begin the day with a visit to westminster hall, where both houses of parliament will meet to express their condolences. they will then fly to edinburgh, where they and other members of the royal family will accompany the queen�*s coffin as it travels by procession from the palace of holyroodhouse to st giles�* cathedral, this afternoon. the queen will lie in rest at st giles�* and members of the public will be able to view the coffin for 2h hours. later today, the king will return to the palace of holyroodhouse, where he will have an audience with the first minister nicola sturgeon. he and the queen consort will also attend the scottish parliament

where they will receive a motion of condolence. this evening, king charles and other members of the royal family will return to st giles�* cathedral for a vigil. that is when members of the public will be able to file through and see the coffin for themselves. our reporter alexandra mackenzie is at st giles�* cathedral, where preparations are well under way. people have been waiting already from early this morning to pay their respects. some people have been here a few hours and some have been here overnight. it was dark when i arrived at six o�*clock and people were already here, some people in sleeping bags. now the sun has broken out over st giles�* cathedral, where the procession will end later. people will be able to glimpse the

queen�*s coffin and a first glimpse of king charles iii. i am joined by two people who have good views. you have front row there. margaux, you have front row there. margaux, you have come from close to airdrie, not too far away. have come from close to airdrie, not too far away-— too far away. what time did you arrive? half _ too far away. what time did you arrive? half past _ too far away. what time did you arrive? half past seven - too far away. what time did you arrive? half past seven on i too far away. what time did you arrive? half past seven on the l too far away. what time did you i arrive? half past seven on the first train available.— train available. what made you decide to come _ train available. what made you decide to come and _ train available. what made you decide to come and sit - train available. what made you decide to come and sit it i train available. what made you decide to come and sit it out i train available. what made you | decide to come and sit it out for quite a few hours? we decide to come and sit it out for quite a few hours?— decide to come and sit it out for quite a few hours? we have been to a lot of celebrations _ quite a few hours? we have been to a lot of celebrations over _ quite a few hours? we have been to a lot of celebrations over the _ quite a few hours? we have been to a lot of celebrations over the years, i lot of celebrations over the years, trooping the colour, a 90th birthday celebration. bud trooping the colour, a 90th birthday celebration. �* trooping the colour, a 90th birthday celebration. . . , celebration. and most recently the platinum jubilee. _ celebration. and most recently the platinum jubilee. did _ celebration. and most recently the platinum jubilee. did you - celebration. and most recently the platinum jubilee. did you expect i celebration. and most recently the | platinum jubilee. did you expect to have to go to london? we platinum jubilee. did you expect to have to go to london?— platinum jubilee. did you expect to have to go to london? we were, we would have — have to go to london? we were, we would have been _ have to go to london? we were, we would have been straight _ have to go to london? we were, we would have been straight down. i have to go to london? we were, we j would have been straight down. you are not on your own. we hoped to speak to yourfamily are not on your own. we hoped to speak to your family but we had to come on the platform. i am speak to your family but we had to come on the platform.— speak to your family but we had to come on the platform. i am with my little airl

come on the platform. i am with my little girl who _ come on the platform. i am with my little girl who is _ come on the platform. i am with my little girl who is six, _ come on the platform. i am with my little girl who is six, daisy, - come on the platform. i am with my little girl who is six, daisy, my i little girl who is six, daisy, my mother elizabeth and my auntie. my grandad is 92, so he is at home watching on tv. i grandad is 92, so he is at home watching on tv.— grandad is 92, so he is at home watching on tv. i did have a chat with daisy- _ watching on tv. i did have a chat with daisy. how— watching on tv. i did have a chat with daisy. how is _ watching on tv. i did have a chat with daisy. how is she _ watching on tv. i did have a chat with daisy. how is she feeling? l watching on tv. i did have a chat i with daisy. how is she feeling? she ist in: to with daisy. how is she feeling? she is trying to work— with daisy. how is she feeling? she is trying to work it _ with daisy. how is she feeling? she is trying to work it out. _ with daisy. how is she feeling? she is trying to work it out. she - with daisy. how is she feeling? she is trying to work it out. she finds i is trying to work it out. she finds it hard to understand. but is trying to work it out. she finds it hard to understand.— it hard to understand. but she is rivileued it hard to understand. but she is privileged to _ it hard to understand. but she is privileged to be _ it hard to understand. but she is privileged to be here. _ it hard to understand. but she is privileged to be here. i- it hard to understand. but she is privileged to be here. i like i it hard to understand. but she is privileged to be here. i like yourj privileged to be here. i like your t—shirt. you are dressed for the occasion. i t-shirt. you are dressed for the occasion-— t-shirt. you are dressed for the occasion. ., ., ., occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i _ occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i thought _ occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i thought it _ occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i thought it right i occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i thought it right to i occasion. i got it for the platinum jubilee so i thought it right to putj jubilee so i thought it right to put it back on today. we jubilee so i thought it right to put it back on today.— jubilee so i thought it right to put it back on today. we also have john. you also are — it back on today. we also have john. you also are dressed _ it back on today. we also have john. you also are dressed for— it back on today. we also have john. you also are dressed for the - you also are dressed for the occasion. we can probably look at that. you have your highland dress on. what made you choose to wear this today? i on. what made you choose to wear this today?— this today? i wore it for the platinum — this today? i wore it for the platinum jubilee _ this today? i wore it for the platinum jubilee which i this today? i wore it for the platinum jubilee which was | this today? i wore it for the | platinum jubilee which was a this today? i wore it for the - platinum jubilee which was a special occasion _ platinum jubilee which was a special occasion. we had a chance to be down at the _ occasion. we had a chance to be down at the gate _ occasion. we had a chance to be down at the gate. because of this occasion, _ at the gate. because of this occasion, it was wonderful, very

thoughtful, they have chosen the royal— thoughtful, they have chosen the royal mile in edinburgh. and st giles' _ royal mile in edinburgh. and st giles' cathedral for the queen to lie in _ giles' cathedral for the queen to lie in state. we just had to come because — lie in state. we just had to come because she was a special lady. the son. because she was a special lady. the song by— because she was a special lady. the song by the — because she was a special lady. the song by the proclaimers which says her beauty — song by the proclaimers which says her beauty and kindness. that affected — her beauty and kindness. that affected all of us. she was a great lady of— affected all of us. she was a great lady of faith. a wonderful lady. it was providential that she passed away— was providential that she passed away in — was providential that she passed away in her home at balmoral and she is lying _ away in her home at balmoral and she is lying in _ away in her home at balmoral and she is lying in state at holyrood. everybody in scotland has been moved and indeed _ everybody in scotland has been moved and indeed i think come together for this occasion. it is great what the queen— this occasion. it is great what the queen has— this occasion. it is great what the queen has stood for and i hope it continues — queen has stood for and i hope it continues-— continues. are you hoping to go inside the _ continues. are you hoping to go inside the cathedral? _ continues. are you hoping to go inside the cathedral? people i continues. are you hoping to go | inside the cathedral? people will continues. are you hoping to go i inside the cathedral? people will be queueing up to get a glimpse of the coffin in the cathedral. i queueing up to get a glimpse of the coffin in the cathedral.— coffin in the cathedral. i hope to do that. even _

coffin in the cathedral. i hope to do that. even for _ coffin in the cathedral. i hope to do that. even for my _ coffin in the cathedral. i hope to i do that. even for my grandchildren, to have _ do that. even for my grandchildren, to have a _ do that. even for my grandchildren, to have a witness, their grandfather was here _ to have a witness, their grandfather was here on— to have a witness, their grandfather was here on this special occasion. i hope _ was here on this special occasion. i hope they— was here on this special occasion. i hope they see me today.— was here on this special occasion. i hope they see me today. thank you very much- — hope they see me today. thank you very much- this _ hope they see me today. thank you very much. this is _ hope they see me today. thank you very much. this is happening i hope they see me today. thank you very much. this is happening in i very much. this is happening in edinburgh today. it means a lot to the people of scotland. as scotland also meant a lot to queen elizabeth. interesting, i was in the crowd on the royal mile yesterday afternoon. so many people, young kids wearing jubilee t—shirts they had worn weeks ago in a joyful way. some said they were not sure it was right to wear them now the queen had passed but they thought, no, i will wear it. it created a sense of part celebration as well as part mournful. we know the queen�*s faith was important.

and when she stayed at balmoral, crathie kirk would be her place of worship, where the queen�*s chaplains would give sermons. one of these chaplains was the very reverend dr lorna hood, who�*s here with me now. good morning. we were talking about how special it is for edinburgh and scotland, nobody wanted the queen to die, but the fact she passed away here has given it a special resonance for people here. from balmoral right _ resonance for people here. from balmoral right down _ resonance for people here. from balmoral right down to _ resonance for people here. fr'rrrn balmoral right down to edinburgh, people felt part of it and wanted to see a part of history. suddenly realising it is such an historical moment as well but happening in scotland, we do feel part of it. you sent scotland, we do feel part of it. you spent time — scotland, we do feel part of it. you spent time with _ scotland, we do feel part of it. you spent time with the queen at balmoral in your professional role and privately, little chats. tell us about those times and how special they were. about those times and how special the were. ~ , ., ., ., they were. when you are invited to reach at

they were. when you are invited to preach at crathie _ they were. when you are invited to preach at crathie you _ they were. when you are invited to preach at crathie you arrive - they were. when you are invited to preach at crathie you arrive late i they were. when you are invited to preach at crathie you arrive late onj preach at crathie you arrive late on saturday afternoon and you are there until monday morning so for dinner and lunch and barbecues. when you go away, you think did that really happen? when i saw the picture of liz truss being invited by her majesty to form the government and the picture in the papers, and my reaction was i sat on that sofa on the right—hand side with her majesty and her majesty showed me her holiday photographs. she and her majesty showed me her holiday photographs. she showed you her photographs? _ holiday photographs. she showed you her photographs? what _ holiday photographs. she showed you her photographs? what did _ holiday photographs. she showed you her photographs? what did she i holiday photographs. she showed you | her photographs? what did she show? just the photographs _ her photographs? what did she show? just the photographs from _ her photographs? what did she show? just the photographs from holiday. i just the photographs from holiday. they had been on a cruise on the western isles. and just the photographs. puffins, various things, i am photographs. puffins, various things, iam not photographs. puffins, various things, i am not good with birds so she had to tell me what they were. it was special moments. you have deep conversations, which will remain private, because it is very

much the pastor situation when the queen has discussions with you but there are other moments you are happy to tell about. we there are other moments you are happy to tell about.— there are other moments you are happy to tell about. we talked about the queen and _ happy to tell about. we talked about the queen and her— happy to tell about. we talked about the queen and her faith _ happy to tell about. we talked about the queen and her faith and - happy to tell about. we talked about the queen and her faith and how- the queen and her faith and how important it was. we do not want you to betray personal discussions but you got a sense of that? i do to betray personal discussions but you got a sense of that?— you got a sense of that? i do not think ou you got a sense of that? i do not think you can _ you got a sense of that? i do not think you can separate _ you got a sense of that? i do not think you can separate the i you got a sense of that? i do not| think you can separate the queen you got a sense of that? i do not i think you can separate the queen and herfaith. they are part think you can separate the queen and her faith. they are part of her dna. herfaith was so her faith. they are part of her dna. her faith was so strong, part of her. hertitle her faith was so strong, part of her. her title is by the grace of god. and it was that realisation i think in the coronation and the anointing, going back to the anointing, going back to the anointing of solomon in old testament times, that was a special moment. from then on, she believed she was there by the grace of god. notjust a job, something you could retire from, abdicate, she was

called by god and would remain so until god called her home. abs called by god and would remain so until god called her home. sets a until god called her home. as a mother and _ until god called her home. as a mother and grandmother, let's talk mother and grandmother, let�*s talk about her. we are conscious we had the statement just from about her. we are conscious we had the statementjust from prince harry in which he pays tribute and honours his father and there have been issues in the family and we saw him with william the other day and there has been division there. what would be the queen�*s reaction to the fact there seems to be healing going on within the family?— within the family? delighted as any mother and grandmother _ within the family? delighted as any mother and grandmother would i within the family? delighted as any mother and grandmother would be | within the family? delighted as any. mother and grandmother would be if there was a split in the family in some way. it is often on the occasions of deaf people come together. the number of times i have been with the family and you are wary because you know there has been a fallout and at that time, people come together. and we never know the time and place that we go. there is

a realisation that life is short and we have to make the best of what we have and where we are. i am sure she would be delighted at what is happening and long may it continue. thank you forjoining us. it is a bit cold here. we are coping. thank you. as well as following the procession of the queen�*s coffin across scotland, crowds continue to flock to buckingham palace in london, where the king and queen consort are in residence. the king has a full day in terms of his ceremonial responsibilities and his ceremonial responsibilities and his personal responsibilities as a son. sally is there this morning. thanks. glorious morning here. i want to take you now to clarence house. i think we have a shot of clarence house to share with you.

this is where the new king is starting his day. we have been told his day will start sometime between 9:30am and ten o�*clock. and as you said, a full diary of engagements throughout the day. that is clarence house this morning. the king is due to leave soon and head straight to the palace of westminster. our chief political correspondent nick eardley is in westminster. nick, what will happen during today�*s proceedings? good morning. in about ten minutes, that service in westminster hall will begin. for anyone who has been to parliament, westminster hall is the bit in the middle between the commons and the lords. the oldest part of the building, almost 1000 years old. it has seen a lot of

history. this morning another moment of history because it will be the first time we see this address given by the speakers of the commons and lords, who will pay condolences to the royal family over the death of the royal family over the death of the queen and pledge allegiance to the queen and pledge allegiance to the king. there will be parliamentarians, mps and members of the lords to witness it this morning. the king himself will give an address back to parliamentarians, talking to them about his relationship with parliament. we have seen over the past days these moments that normally happen in private which we can read about in history books. today we see another one play out in front of the camera is for the first time. thank you very much. thousands of people have been coming here to buckingham palace to pay tribute to the queen, with thousands more expected

as her coffin returns to the capital later this week. let�*s talk more about what we can expect over the next few days, i�*m joined now by royal historian kate williams. good morning. we get a sense we are seeing history unfold in front of our eyes. we know what the plan is and the movements of the coffin, here to buckingham palace, and we know what happens after that but in terms of the public reaction and participation in the next days, i almost do not know what to expect. people suggest hundreds of thousands coming to the capital, it could be more. , . ., , ., more. yes what we have seen over the ast da s more. yes what we have seen over the past days is — more. yes what we have seen over the past days is an — more. yes what we have seen over the past days is an outpouring _ past days is an outpouring of sympathy and affection. i spoke to some of the people in the crowd. so many people coming through. packed over the weekend. so many came to offer sympathy, express sympathy for

the queen and her incredible reign of 70 years. and to be part of history because it is an historic moment. we watched herfinaljourney in scotland yesterday when she left balmoral. the beloved castle of queen victoria and the queen�*s favourite place. to holyroodhouse. there almost 1000 years. now st giles�* cathedral, a service and then travelling to london and lying in state from wednesday. i have seen estimates of1 million people coming to pay respects. i think that is a conservative estimate. i think we could see millions and millions with people coming from all over the world. london has a population of 7 million but this plus dignitaries coming for the funeral, this is the biggest, most significant royal event but also the most significant public event we will see. it

event but also the most significant public event we will see.— public event we will see. it was incredible _ public event we will see. it was incredible to _ public event we will see. it was incredible to watch _ public event we will see. it was incredible to watch the - public event we will see. it was incredible to watch the pictures public event we will see. it was i incredible to watch the pictures of the cortege through scotland. in terms of history, how significant is it that all of this starts in scotland?— it that all of this starts in scotland? ,, ., , . ., ., scotland? so significant that the queen passed — scotland? so significant that the queen passed in _ scotland? so significant that the queen passed in scotland. it i scotland? so significant that the | queen passed in scotland. it was operation unicorn if she were to passin operation unicorn if she were to pass in scotland and the moment we saw her coffin coming out of balmoral was so moving. it was so moving. always herfavourite place. her mother was scottish, prince philip proposed to her there. and the final tribute of the people of scotland to her was a meaningful moment and reminded us that she is the longest reigning monarch. she comes from a long line of kings and queens notjust of england, but of scotland, as well. we queens notjust of england, but of scotland, as well.—

queens notjust of england, but of scotland, as well. we can 'ust hear some of the — scotland, as well. we can 'ust hear some of the rehearsal. i scotland, as well. we can 'ust hear some of the rehearsal. a i scotland, as well. we can just hear some of the rehearsal. a military l some of the rehearsal. a military band practising in the background. i want to ask about what we have seen of the family in the days since the queen died. these are moments when we get a glimpse of what the family is really like. the we get a glimpse of what the family is really like-— is really like. the plans for what is really like. the plans for what is auoin is really like. the plans for what is going on _ is really like. the plans for what is going on will— is really like. the plans for what is going on will have _ is really like. the plans for what is going on will have been i is really like. the plans for what i is going on will have been planned by the queen. it was her desire to have princess anne accompany her on the final journey have princess anne accompany her on the finaljourney and have princess anne accompany her on the final journey and that moving moment when the princess curtsied to her when she went into holyroodhouse. william and harry, the walkabout, so thrilled the crowd at windsor. i think king charles, there has been an outpouring of such enthusiasm for him. his approval ratings had been low before he came to the throne and i think he will need the support of the family and i

think we will see them rallying around for the funeral. and in six months or so, the coronation of king charles. b. months or so, the coronation of king charles. �* months or so, the coronation of king charles. . . ., , ~ , charles. a huge ceremony. as we stand here _ charles. a huge ceremony. as we stand here and _ charles. a huge ceremony. as we stand here and talk, _ charles. a huge ceremony. as we stand here and talk, normal i charles. a huge ceremony. as we - stand here and talk, normal business of the day going on. the music is the changing of the guard as we approach ten o'clock and we have live images from westminster hall, a place of historic significance. huge significance- _ place of historic significance. huge significance. king _ place of historic significance. huge significance. king charles - place of historic significance. him significance. king charles will receive condolences of members of parliament. king charles cannot go into parliament apart from opening parliament which is the tradition since charles the first tried to break in and cause chaos with mp5. that is where he will start... he has met the prime minister and cabinet ministers, now he is with the mps and that is the beginning of the mps and that is the beginning of the tour around the uk. these images coming to us inside westminster hall. we saw the former prime minister borisjohnson. westminster

minister boris johnson. westminster hall minister borisjohnson. westminster hall is packed and waiting for that significant moment. what will we see in the next minutes? we expect king charles to arrive and we expect the mutual exchange of respect. it will be an historic moment. none of us has seen this since 1952. only a few people in the uk who can remember this. a few people in the uk who can rememberthis. most a few people in the uk who can remember this. most people were very small when it happened. they remember the coronation but not the constitutional mechanisms we are seeing from the privy council to the accession council. wonderful to watch them films. and this reminds us that the monarchy, yes, the pomp and ceremony, shaking hands, balcony waves, but what is important is the constitutional role, and the constitutional role, and the constitutional head of state role in terms of parliament.—

terms of parliament. what is interesting. _ terms of parliament. what is interesting, the _ terms of parliament. what is interesting, the difference i terms of parliament. what is - interesting, the difference between now and the last time, not only are we seeing more of it on television but more of this over the coming days for the first time?— days for the first time? yes. the queen's coronation _ days for the first time? yes. the queen's coronation was - days for the first time? yes. the | queen's coronation was televised days for the first time? yes. the - queen's coronation was televised for the first time and there was debate because they thought it might be too much or spoil the majesty of royalty and a decision was made to televise it, which was the most successful decision. report saying finally the monarchy is for us, not lords and ladies. as similarly as we see some of the key constitutional moments, key family moments, these are shared with the nation and commonwealth, with the nation and commonwealth, with the nation and commonwealth, with the world. i think it is significant and shows the blueprint for the monarchy in the future, which i think we will see more of it. ~ ~ ., which i think we will see more of it. ~ ~ i, , which i think we will see more of it. ~ ~ ., , ., which i think we will see more of it. , it. we know events at westminster hall are due _ it. we know events at westminster hall are due to _ it. we know events at westminster hall are due to start _ it. we know events at westminster hall are due to start in _ it. we know events at westminster hall are due to start in the - it. we know events at westminster hall are due to start in the next - hall are due to start in the next hour. thank you very much. i keep

saying that moments in history we are all privy to throughout the coming days. that is it from bbc breakfast. we will be back tomorrow from six o'clock. see you then.