Operation Unicorn: what happens if the Queen dies in Scotland

Operation Unicorn is the secret plan laying out what would happen if the Queen dies in Scotland

It's named Operation London Bridge when she is in residence in London, and code-named Operation Unicorn when The Queen is in Scotland.

Operation Unicorn will involve the immediate suspension of business at the Scottish Parliament so that authorities are able to prepare for a state funeral.

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It is to be expected if the Queen was to pass away north of the border, hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe could flock to the region.

It is understood that if Her Majesty dies in Scotland, Parliament, the neighbouring palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles' Cathedral, will be the main focal points for journalists and the public.

It will also mean her body could rest at Holyroodhouse, with her coffin then carried to the cathedral on the Royal Mile.

Her body will then be placed on the Royal Train at Waverley station and a journey down the east coast mainline will commence, finishing in London. The monarch's funeral will take place around 10 days after her passing.

It is believed there are about three meetings a year, involving members of the government, police and broadcasters, to strategise the event of the Queen's death.

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