Pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s coffin departs Balmoral for Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth died on Thursday after a 70-year reign. Her coffin will be taken from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh through small towns and villages before being flown to London on Tuesday.

The Queen’s coffin has been resting in the ballroom at Balmoral Castle since her death on Thursday.

Her Majesty’s final journey through the United Kingdom begins today. And, her adoring subjects will be given ample opportunity to pay their respects.

The coffin will travel the long way to Edinburgh to allow people to greet their sovereign, their respectful silence as she passes waiting of solemn funerals.