️Queen Elizabeth Dies

Queen Elizabeth has died at Balmoral at the age of 96. All her children - Charles, Anne, Edward and Andrew - were with her or traveling to be there.

Here’s what to expect as Operation Unicorn - not Operation London Bridge, since she passed away in Scotland - begins.

Within 10 minutes flags across Whitehall lowered to half mast. PM & senior officials informed. A "black-edged notice" will be placed on Buckingham Palace gates

The BBC will switch to news feeds, presenters will wear black suits and ties, sporting events will likely be canceled, and TV programming changed. All government social media sites will carry a black banner

Her body will be transported by Royal Train and her coffin will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four days so people may visit to pay their respects

Following her funeral on day 10 of mourning, the Queen will likely be buried at Windsor Castle

Prince Charles expected to be proclaimed King Friday morning