Synopsis. King Charles III was seen placing a crimson flag on Queen Elizabeth II's coffin at the end of the committal service at at St George's Chapel in London on Monday.
The Royal Standard flag at the Queen's funeral
In the magnificence of Westminster Hall, the Queen's coffin rested on a raised platform called a catafalque. Draped in the Royal Standard, the Imperial Crown, the sovereign's orb and sceptre were rested on top, along with a floral wreath, reported the BBC.
The flag has been draped on the queen's coffin on the catafalque as she lies in state, and placed upon it is the Imperial State Crown, and the sceptre and orb. It will be removed before her burial in Windsor at 4pm on Monday.
The court heard Khan was suffering from delusions. A man who appeared to grab the flag draped over the Queen's coffin planned to trespass at royal residences because he did not believe she was dead, a court has heard.
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Khan was charged with an offence under section 4A of the Public Order Act, alleging that he acted with intent to cause a person or persons unknown harassment, alarm or distress.
That set many people wondering what that crimson flag stood for, and why it was placed on the Queen's coffin by her heir. The crimson flag placed on the coffin is a smaller version of the Royal Standard of the regiment and is made of silk, explained Metro. The monarch's Company Colour is crimson.
The card placed on the Queen's coffin, alongside flowers, read: "In loving and devoted memory. Charles R."
Muhammad Khan appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday following his arrest on September 16 at Westminster Hall where the queen's body was lying-in-state, though doctors ruled that he was not mentally fit to participate in the legal proceedings. He spoke only to confirm his name and address.
Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted. Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, all official flags, including the Union Flag, should be half-masted from as soon as possible today until 08.00 the day following The Queen's State Funeral.
The Queen's casket was topped with flowers picked from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Highgrove House. Before the Queen's coffin was lowered into the royal vault in St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a crown, orb and sceptre were removed.
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Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in an English oak coffin featuring brass handles that were designed more than 30 years ago, and lined with lead. It is estimated the coffin weighs between 250kg and 317kg.
The Queen's Royal Casket and Final Abode
Her gold casket would be shrouded in the Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown, orb, and scepter. The queen's funeral is likely to occur in Westminster Abbey, Britain's royal and national church, following a period of national mourning.
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The horses pulling the carriage were then unharnessed and improvised ropes were attached to the gun carriage so the team of sailors brought could carry the coffin safely for the rest of the route.
The Queen will be laid to rest today wearing only two precious pieces of jewellery. Her Majesty, who will be buried next to her husband Prince Philip later today, will wear only her wedding band and a pair of pearl earrings, despite owning a collection worth millions of pounds.
The four horses leading Queen Elizabeth's State Funeral on Monday have a special history with the British royal family. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has gifted eight horses to the Queen since 1969, according to Royal Central and The Times of London.
A bearer party from The Queen's Company 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards carried the coffin from within Buckingham Palace to the gun carriage of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery known as the George Gun Carriage.
Due to the lead lining of the coffin, the casket would be very heavy. It has been estimated that it would weigh between 250kg and 317kg. Eight military bearers have been selected to carry the Queen's coffin on the day of her funeral.
Coffins get tapered to conform to the shape of a human form. A coffin also has a removable lid while caskets have lids with hinges. Coffins are usually made out of wood and lined with cloth interiors. Unlike caskets, they do not have rails that make transportation easier.
As he spoke, the queue to see the queen's coffin stretched more than 4.5 miles (7.24 km) along the south bank of the River Thames, past landmarks including Tower Bridge, crossing Lambeth Bridge as it neared Westminster Hall.
The Queen owned an iconic collection of precious jewels, some of which will remain on public display in the Tower of London, while others will be passed down through the Windsor family as beloved heirlooms. However, the Queen was buried with a small handful of her most treasured and personal jewellery.
Like the sceptres, The Sovereign's Orb is a significant part of the traditional coronation regalia. The golden, jeweled ball, surmounted by a gem-encrusted cross, is designed as a symbol that the monarch's power is derived from God. As with the sceptres, it was created in 1661.
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