Queen’s coffin to be flown to London

Queen Elizabeth's coffin will be flown to London yesterday at the end of 24 hours of lying at rest in Edinburgh's historic cathedral, where her son King Charles and his three siblings held a silent vigil.

Charles was joined by his sister Anne and brothers Andrew and Edward for the 10 minute vigil on Monday at St Giles' Cathedral, where they stood, heads bowed, at the four sides of the coffin while members of the public filed past to pay their respects.

Elizabeth died on Thursday  at the age of 96.

Charles, 73, is travelling to the four parts of the United Kingdom before the funeral on Sept 19. He was in Northern Ireland yesterday.

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch has drawn tears and warm tributes, not just from Britain, but also from around the globe - a reflection of her presence on the world stage for seven decades.