Members of British royal family will be seen in black mourning outfits to express grief for the loss of late Prince Philip, even as they travel overseas.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh opened it together.
Here’s how it will work…
Flags are to be lowered and newscasters will wear black to read the announcements in mourning. (In 2002, the BBC’s
Peter Sissonswas criticized for wearing a red tie when he announced the death of
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.)
Members of Parliament will also wear black armbands.
The National Association of Civic Officers (NACO) also suggests cancelling and rescheduling events and having designated flower-laying areas for the public.
The Queen is expected to enter a period of mourning, and her state affairs and appearances are paused. It is likely to last for eight days, although a further period of royal mourning could last another 30 days, with duties also suspended. No laws will be made during that period as well.
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On 4/9/21 at 12:01 PM EDT
As the U.K. mourns the death of Prince Philip Queen Elizabeth II s husband the royal family and other public figures are expected to follow certain strict protocols in the days leading up to his funeral, not least the Queen herself. She is expected to pause her state affairs as she enters an official period of mourning that will last eight days.
Here we look at some other rules relating to royal deaths.
Always carry a black outfit
The royal family has been prepared for the latest death for their entire lives, at least in terms of their attire. All royal family members are expected to carry a black mourning outfit with them whenever they travel overseas in case a family member dies while they are away.