Her Passing Triggers “Operation London Bridge” Protocol
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday, ending a reign of over seven decades. Her death set off a pre-arranged series of events, known as “Operation London Bridge,” designed to manage the transition of the monarchy. The day of her passing is referred to as D-Day or D+0 in the protocol, but the public announcement was delayed by a day due to the late timing of her death on Thursday. The operation will guide the nation through the mourning period and the formal succession process.
