The Queen will enter eight days of mourning for her beloved husband Prince PhilipCredit: EPA
And following the initial eight days, there will be a further period of official Royal Mourning which is expected to last for 30 days.
The mourning period will see flags lowered to half-mast, with the exception of the Royal Standard above Buckingham Palace.
Plans for Prince Philip s passing had already been drawn up and dubbed Operation Forth Bridge.
The UK as a whole has also entered a state of national mourning which is to be observed by all until the Duke s funeral.
Members of the Royal Family will be expected to be seen wearing dark colours and mourning bands in the coming weeks.
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