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Bill McLoughlin,Sami Quadri and Josh Salisbury

Death of Queen Elizabeth II - latest: Funeral cortege arrives in Edinburgh after ceremonies proclaim King Charles III across the UK

The Queen’s cortege has arrived in Edinburgh where it will remain in Hollyroodhouse overnight.

The Queen’s funeral cortege left Balmoral at 10am as Her late Majesty left the estate for the last time, acompanied by the Princess Royal.

Inside the hearse, the coffin was draped with the Royal Standard and a wreath of flowers on top.

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort will travel to Edinburgh on Monday where a special service will be held at St Giles’ Cathedral.

On Sunday, proclamations were held in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as King Charles III was proclaimed to other parts of the nation.

On Wednesday, the coffin will arrive at Westminster Hall where the lying in state will begin.

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