Queen Elizabeth II LIVE BLOG: Thousands gather in Edinburgh l Queen's coffin is moved from Holyrood to St Giles Cathedral l King Charles III arrives in the Capital

Queen Elizabeth II LIVE BLOG: Thousands gather in Edinburgh as the Queen's coffin is moved from Holyrood to St Giles Cathedral

The public will be allowed to pay their respects to the late Queen from 5pm as she lays in rest in the Cathedral.

This will take place after a service of thanksgiving and remembrance due to start around 3pm.

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Queen Elizabeth’s procession in Edinburgh: Follow all updates LIVE here.

Key Events

Queen’ Coffin will be taken to St Giles’s Catherdral
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Thousands line streets of Capital

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022, 19:52 BST

The King, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex are at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh for a vigil at the Queen’s coffin.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022, 17:15 BST

Full text of Moderator’s homily at thanksgiving service for Queen

Here is the full text of the homily for the Queen given by the Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the thanksgiving service held at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh:

“These last few days, as tributes to Her Majesty have poured in and we have watched images of her on screen from her earliest years, capturing that remarkable life, yet now beginning to sink in that she is gone from us, ‘gone home’ to express her own words.

“Today we gather in this place of worship, and throughout the nation, to express our thanks to God for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary life.

“We are united in sorrow at the death of our monarch, but we are also so aware that His Majesty King Charles and all his family are not just grieving the loss of their Queen, but their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth began her reign, like King Solomon, by asking for wisdom, something that she demonstrated in large measure and to which was added duty, honour, commitment, and faith, these are the words that we reach out for today to describe the life and the reign of Queen Elizabeth, whose passing is mourned not only in her native land but across the Commonwealth and the world, as has been so evident to us in these recent days.

“Most of us cannot recall a time when she was not our monarch. Committed to the role she assumed in 1952 upon the death of her beloved father, she has been a constant in all of our lives for over 70 years.

“She was determined to see her work as a form of service to others and she maintained that steady course until the end of her life.

“People who were in her company always felt that they were being listened to carefully and attentively, and with compassion.

“She possessed a sharp, intelligent mind with amazing recall, a kindly heart and a gentle sense of humour. She understood the breadth of world affairs and also cared about what happened to all of her people.

“And although sometimes buffeted by events around her, she continued resolutely and cheerfully to fulfil her responsibilities. And so today we give thanks not only for the length of her reign but for the qualities she displayed so steadfastly.

“We recall also with gratitude the many who have supported her throughout her reign. We think especially of the Duke of Edinburgh who stood faithfully beside her through their 73 years of marriage bringing his own energy and intellect to the service of the monarchy.

“Much has been said about the Queen’s contribution to the life of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth which meant so much to her.

“But here in Scotland we acknowledge with gratitude her deep links with our land and its people. Her love of the Balmoral estate is well known and being there latterly brought her great comfort.

“There she was valued as a neighbour and friend, and there she drew strength and refreshment during the summer months.

“She was active in the life of civic Scotland travelling across the country to support numerous causes, entertaining guests at Holyrood Palace, and presiding at ceremonial events, many of which took place in this church.

“Here she received the Scottish crown in 1953, an event vividly memorialised in the painting by Orcadian artist Stanley Cursiter.

“Her links with the Scottish churches were also deep and lasting. The supreme governor of the Church of England, she worshipped in the Church of Scotland when north of the border in Canongate Kirk and especially at Crathie Kirk where she took her pew each Sunday morning, prevented from doing so latterly only by infirmity.

“She perceived little difficulty in belonging to two churches and appreciating the strength of each.

“It is clearly evident and without doubt that the Queen’s Christian faith was genuine, and often gave clear and sincere expression when there were those remarkable Christmas broadcasts.

“She spoke unashamedly of her trust in God and of the example and teaching of Jesus Christ whom she sought to follow as best she could – indeed of that faith, she said she had no regret.

“Her focus on family, on community, on reaching across divisions and differences were evident to us throughout these short yet meaningful festive messages.

“For 70 years, she reigned as our Queen. She has been present among us as follower of Christ and a member of his church. And for that and much else beside we give thanks to God together here this day.

“Today we mourn her passing. But we also celebrate the long and happy reign that we experience with her.

“And we pray God’s blessing upon King Charles, who will surely draw strength from his mother’s example and the many affectionate tributes of these days and from our assurance to him as a church of our steadfast prayers at all times and of our unstinting support to him, as was offered to his mother, the Queen.”

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022, 17:09 BST

Man arrested after protester seen shouting at Queen’s coffin procession

A man has been arrested after a protester was seen shouting at the procession accompanying the Queen’s coffin up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.

A man was seen shouting at the royals accompanying the Queen’s coffin on its way from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral on Monday afternoon.

Video on social media showed the man later being dragged to the ground in an altercation with members of the public.

King Charles, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex marched behind the hearse as it made its way up the Royal Mile.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “A 22-year old man was arrested in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile around 2.50pm on Monday, September 12.”