Before King Charles arrives in Edinburgh tomorrow to follow behind the Queen’s coffin as it is transported to St Giles’ Cathedral, the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain tonight.
The weather agency predicted tonight and into Monday morning to be quite rainy, but that should end before the King arrives in Scotland for the funeral ceremony.
Tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets as the Queen’s casket arrived in Edinburgh earlier today before spending the night at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The monarch will be taken to St. Giles’ Cathedral tomorrow at 7:20 p.m. for a vigil.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain tonight ahead of King Charles arriving in Edinburgh tomorrow
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will visit Edinburgh and – together with his other siblings – will walk behind his late mother’s coffin when it is moved from the palace to the cathedral.
The journey will last 1,200 yards up the Royal Mile before the Queen lies in rest for 24 hours at St Giles’.
Thousands of mourners are expected to file past to pay their respects to their beloved Queen.
King Charles III (pictured today leaving Buckingham Palace) and Queen Consort Camilla will visit Edinburgh and – together with his other siblings – will walk behind his late mother’s coffin when it is moved from the palace to the cathedral
The rain is due to begin for north England and Wales at midnight and will end at 11am, clearing ahead of tomorrow’s procession.
During the day in Edinburgh, the Met Office predicts a ten per cent chance of rain, clearing to less than five per cent by the afternoon – meaning the royals and the crowds should remain dry.
A yellow weather warning means severe weather is possible and people should plan ahead, considering delays and likely disruption.
Tomorrow the Queen’s coffin will be moved 1,200 yards up the Royal Mile before she lies in rest for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral. Pictured is the hearse carrying the monarch’s coffin past the cathedral as it travels along the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, completing the journey from Balmoral
When there is a yellow weather warning, severe weather is possible, so people should make plans in advance, taking delays and disruptions into account.
Tomorrow’s average temperature in the Scottish capital is predicted to be about 16C.
In other parts of the UK, the south will be mild while the north will be chilly and windy.
England will see bright moments on Tuesday and Wednesday when the Queen’s casket has been flown to London, however Wednesday early rain is predicted in the south.