VIDEO: The United Kingdom Begins a 10-Day Farewell to Elizabeth II

The United Kingdom has commenced a 10-day farewell to Elizabeth II. According to РИА Новости, a condolence book has been made available on the royal family's website as part of the farewell ceremony.

Throughout the country, church bells will toll for one hour after noon. In addition, the House of Commons will meet at 12:00 PM (Yerevan time 3:00 PM) for parliamentarians to pay their respects to the memory of the queen, with the meeting lasting ten hours. The queen's coffin will remain for one day at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, for the public to say their goodbyes.

World leaders continue to express their condolences; Vladimir Putin has sent a telegram to King Charles III, and U.S. President Biden has signed in the British Embassy's condolence book. Several countries, including Brazil, Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, have also declared mourning following Britain's lead.

In the wake of the queen's death, a large number of British citizens have laid flowers at the gates of Buckingham Palace in her memory. Crowds have gathered near the palace gates, prompting the need for barriers to be set up. Reports indicate that many have chanted 'God save the King' throughout the night.