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Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, was chosen by her mother to accompany the funeral cortege on the six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
The Princess Royal, 72, had a forlorn expression but remained composed as she was driven behind the hearse in a royal Bentley alongside her husband of thirty years, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Nothing was left to chance in the Queen's funeral arrangements, meaning Her Majesty likely personally requested that her daughter accompany the coffin to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Princess Anne will also travel to London with her mother's coffin tomorrow, when it will leave Scotland by air, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, was chosen by her mother to accompany the funeral cortege on the six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh.
Pictured today passing the City Chambers in Edinburgh
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Anne watches as the hearse carrying the coffin of her mother is readied to be carried into Holyrood House today
The Very Reverend Professor David Fergusson, dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, will also be on board the flight to RAF Northolt in Ruislip, west London, when it departs Edinburgh at 6pm.
From there, it will be taken to Buckingham Palace by a waiting state hearse.
Anne is regarded by many as the hardest-working member of the royal family, having completed more than 20,000 engagements.
She is also a close confidante of her brother, King Charles III.
The Princess Royal is regarded by many as the hardest-working member of the royal family and is a close confidante of her brother King Charles III (pictured together in 2017)
What happens on day of the Queen's funeral, can I legally take the day off work, will schools close and when is coronation of King Charles III?
Vital Q&A ahead of national mourning on Bank Holiday Monday, September 19
The government has declared September 19 a Bank Holiday to mourn the Queen
However there is no legal requirement for employers to give staff the day off
Schools, some businesses and cultural establishments are expected to close
Royal Mail will observe the holiday - so post won't be delivered on funeral day
By Natasha Anderson for MailOnline
The day of the Queen's funeral is to be a Bank Holiday in honour of the late monarch.
King Charles III formally approved an order declaring Monday, September 19 as a bank holiday at St James's Palace in London on Saturday.
The Queen's funeral will take place on Monday September 19 at Westminster Abbey at 11am.
The unexpected holiday has left Britons questioning what it means for them and their families.
Can you legally take the day off of work? Will schools be closed?
September 19 marks the tenth Bank Holiday this year. An additional one was previously added this year in commemoration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Usually, the UK has eight Bank Holidays per year.
The day of the Queen's funeral has been declared a Bank Holiday, but it has left Britons questioning what it means for them and their families.
Queen Elizabeth II is pictured at Balmoral ahead of receiving new Prime Minister Liz Truss on September 6, 2022
King Charles III formally approved an order declaring Monday, September 19 as a holiday at St James's Palace in London on Saturday.
The Queen's funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am. Mourners are pictured in Banchory, Scotland as the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth travels through the area
Am I legally entitled to a day off work?
While the King has declared his mother's state funeral as a Bank Holiday, there is no legal requirement for employers to give staff the day off.
The government, in its online announcement, says the 'bank holiday will operate in the same way as other bank holidays.'
This mean there is 'no statutory entitlement' to time off but employers may include the day as part of a worker's leave entitlement.
'The government cannot interfere in existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers,' the announcement states.
'However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday.
We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.'
Officials say the holiday will allow residents, businesses and other organisation to 'pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.'
Can I claim a day in-lieu, if I have to work?
Employers may offer staff another day's holiday if they are required to work.
However, the government has not issued guidance on this.
Days in-lieu are determined on a by-company basis and are a matter of discussion between staff and their employers.
If I work, will I be paid extra?
The government says staff should discuss additional pay with their employers.
'There are no statutory rules regarding extra pay on bank holidays,' the government's announcement notes.
While the King has declared his mother's state funeral as a Bank Holiday, there is no legal requirement for employers to give staff the day off.
King Charles III is pictured on Sunday as he arrives at Buckingham Palace in London
Will schools be closed?
Schools will be closed on September 19 so that staff and students can mourn the death of Her Majesty.
The government's memo specifically states: 'We are not asking schools to remain open on the day of the bank holiday.'
It is possible that some schools may opt to remain open in a limited capacity, in effort to look after children should their parents be at work.
However, the government does not require this.
It would likely be an individual decision made by each school.
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Will shops and restaurants close?
Shops and other customer-facing businesses will likely remain open during the 10-day mourning period.
Some may choose to close on the day of the funeral, especially if they are located close to the processional route.
But official government guidance states: 'There is no obligation on organisations to suspend business during the national mourning period.'
Britons are encouraged to contact businesses directly for information about closures.
Will Royal Mail still deliver my post?
The Royal Mail will suspend post delivery on the day of the funeral as a mark of respect for the Queen.
'We want to make our customers aware that services will be suspended on the day of the funeral as people come together to honour Her Majesty, after 70 years of exemplary service to the nation and the Commonwealth,' Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson said in a statement.
He noted the organisation is 'proud' to be playing an 'important role delivering messages of condolence from all around the world to the Royal Family.'
Royal Mail said it has maintained a close relationship with the monarch for over 500 years, dating back to when King Henry VIII appointed the first postmaster.
The postal service says Queen Elizabeth II continued this close relationship by taking a 'keen interest' in its operations and playing an 'active role' in stamp selection.
Schools will be closed on September 19 so that staff and students can mourn the death of Her Majesty. The hearse carrying the Queen's coffin is pictured travelling along the A90 road in Dundee, Scotland on Sunday
Will GPs and hospitals close?
The NHS is expected to treat September 19 as it would any other Bank Holiday.
GP surgeries will likely close, but hospitals will remain open.
Scheduled operations are expected to proceed.
An NHS spokesperson told MailOnline it will provide further detail when plans have been finalised.
Will the courts continue to work?
Courts in England and Wales will remain open during the national mourning period.
The courts are expected to only hear urgent matters on the day of the funeral.
Will museums, theatres and art galleries be closed?
Some entertainment venues and cultural establishments will close their doors for the upcoming Bank Holiday.
The National Gallery shut and The Royal Opera House pulled its performance of Don Giovanni following the announcement of the Queen's death.
Similarly, the BBC cancelled the Last Night of the Proms at Royal Albert Hall to as a mark of respect following her death.
However, like other businesses, cultural establishments are not required to close on Bank Holiday.
In fact, the British Museum often remains open to visitors on holidays.
People are encouraged to contact the museum, theatre or gallery of interest for specific policies regarding the September 19 Bank Holiday.
Will sport events be cancelled?
Several sporting events, including football and key horse races, have been cancelled in wake of the Queen's death.
Fans should follow consult their club's schedule for specific details regarding cancellations and rescheduling of matches.
Will rail or postal strikes still go ahead during the period of national mourning?
Rail union baron Mick Lynch has called off strikes planned for next week in a show of respect after the death of the Queen.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union boss said the walkout of rail workers was 'suspended' as the union joins 'the whole nation in paying its respects'.
Last week, the RMT announced members would take strike action on September 15 and 17, causing rail chaos in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
However, in a show of respect to Her Majesty, Mr Lynch said: 'RMT joins the whole nation in paying its respects to Queen Elizabeth.
The Royal Mail also called off the second day of its planned 48-hour strike over pay and working conditions.
'Following the very sad news of the passing of the Queen, and out of respect for her service to the country and her family, the union has decided to call off tomorrow's planned strike action,' the Communication Workers Union tweeted last Thursday.
Although the rail and postal unions have declined to strike during the national mourning period, that does not mean all workers groups will stop assembling.
The leader of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) said on Friday that defence barristers will continue to refuse to work on legal aid-funded cases.
Protests at courts and in Westminster next week have been called off, but the strike action will continue.
Protests after the Queen's funeral will be 'kept under review'.
The government says there are currently 'no plans' to mark the Queen's death as an annual holiday.
Mourners are pictured laying floral tributes in Green Park, near Buckingham Palace, in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday
Will the Queen's death become an annual holiday?
The government says there are currently 'no plans' to mark the Queen's death as an annual holiday.
Is the funeral of a monarch traditionally a bank holiday?
A monarch's funeral is not traditionally a bank holiday.
The funerals of King George VI in 1952 or Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, the last time a state funeral was held in the UK, were not holidays.
However, the government has marked the Queen's funeral as a bank holiday in an effort to 'help give as many people as possible the opportunity on the day of the State Funeral to mark Her Majesty's passing and commemorate Her reign.'
When will King Charles III's Coronation take place and will it be a Bank Holiday?
Although Charles became King upon his mother's death, he will not officially be crowned until next year.
His Coronation will likely take place in the spring or summer of 2023, after a period of mourning.
The government has not yet decided if the ceremony will be marked with a bank holiday.
'A decision will be made nearer the time,' officials say.
The first few weeks of transitioning from the carefree summer months to scheduled school days are rough on kids and parents alike. Fortunately, instead of suffering glares or groans of protest from your sleepy offspring, a creative Google Home routine might be the key to helping them wake up. Sorry kids, you'll still need to be in bed at a decent hour.
Here are a few ways parents can use Google Home to make waking up more fun for kids.
Nickelodeon alarms Google added some of the characters from your kids' favorite Nickelodeon shows. Instead of Google's basic chime, you can ask Google to set a specific character-theme. You can pick between Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the 2014 reboot), Lego City, Lego Life, Lego Friends and Hatchimals alarms. Just say "Hey Google, set a [show] alarm for [time]."
Google will confirm the alarm and you'll hear from the show's character briefly. When the alarm goes off in the morning, music (generally the show's theme song, will be the alarm.) This will play until you or your child says "Hey Google, stop."
Next, a character will share a fun fact about the show, a joke or words of encouragement. My favorite one was Lego City's character Jake Early. His segment was structured like a news broadcast and told the listener to do their best today.
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Customized routines
Most likely, you have your own bedtime and wake-up routines with your child, but Google Home can add a bit of novelty to it. Particularly, if your child has a Google Home in their room you can set up wake-up and bedtime routines personalized to them. Just add the device to your phone and set up voice match for you and your child.
To make one for the morning open the Google Home app, make sure you're on your child's linked speaker, tap Routines > Manage Routines > Good Morning.
After your child silences the alarm, whether it's a regular one or a Nickelodeon alarm, you can trigger the morning routine from your Google Home app or their device, or they can start it themselves. Choose from one of the default phrases ("Good morning," "Tell me about my day" or "I'm up,") or come up with your own ("Wake up, sleepyhead," for example). The commands have to be prefaced by "OK, Google."
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From there, set up the routine to turn on lights, play some fun music, and remind them of the day's schedule (Google can wish them luck on a spelling test, remind them about a sleepover, wish them a good day, etc.)
The routines work for bedtime, too. The same process for good morning works here as well. Choose from default phrases like "Bedtime," "Goodnight" or "Time to hit the hay." But you can also set a unique phrase like "Sweet dreams, [your kid's name]." Just preface the commands with "OK Google."
You, or your child, can set the alarm, choose any ambient sounds to play while they doze off and turn the lights off with their bedtime routine.
Story time When it comes to winding down for the night, dialing back on screen time can make a difference. Story time is a something special that parents and caregivers can share with kids. Google Home as a read-along feature that brings books to life with sound effects and music.
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The feature works with 16 Little Golden Book titles like Alice in Wonderland, Coco, Toy Story 3, Mulan, Frozen, Mickey's Christmas Carol and more. All the titles are $4-5 if you want to order the title on Google Express.
If you already have to book, just say "Hey Google, read along with [book title]." You can download Ara the Star Engineer for free on Google Play to see how it all works.
Just stay within six feet of the speaker and begin reading when you hear the music. You can stop the story at any time by saying "Hey Google, stop."