What happens next?

The queen's coffin is expected to be transported from Balmoral to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, her official Scottish residence in Edinburgh. The journey by road will pass through many small towns and villages, giving members of the public their first chance to pay respects.

Monday, September 12

Charles is expected to begin a tour of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the four nations of the United Kingdom.

Tuesday, September 13

The coffin is expected to be flown to the capital and transported by road to Buckingham Palace in London. Members of the public will likely line the route.

Wednesday, September 14

A ceremonial procession of the coffin through London is expected followed by a lying in state in parliament's Westminster Hall.

September 15-17

Days 6,7 and 8: Lying in state. Public can pay their respects, filing past the coffin on its catafalque.

People gather as Britain’s King Charles III is driven back to Buckingham Palace in London yesterday, after being proclaimed as the new King. The proclamation comes a day after he vowed in his first speech to mourning subjects that he would emulate his “darling mama”, Queen Elizabeth II who died on September 8. Photo: AFP

Sunday, September 18

A reception to be held for visiting dignitaries and heads of state who have arrived for the funeral.

Monday, September 19

The state funeral is expected to take place in Westminster Abbey. Afterwards, the queen's coffin will be taken to Windsor Castle for a televised committal service at St George's Chapel. She will then be interred privately at the King George VI memorial chapel, alongside her husband.