Lying-in-State for Emperor Valerii I to begin tomorrow
10:00, 12 Zechyr 1581 CE
Drahsia Hall in the Imperial Catherdial, where the Emperor will lie-in-state
Telos, Drahen - The Empire will lie in state in Drahsia Hall in the the Imperial Cathedral, where large crowds are expected to file past the coffin. The vigil procedes his last journey from the Imperial Cathedral, after the ceremonial funeral service to be interred in Saint Ammonios Chapel in the Telos Imperial Palace, traditional resting place of the Imperial household.
Members of the Imperial household will pay their own private tributes in the chapel. The lying-in-state will be followed by a ceremonial funeral service in the Imperial Cathedral, conducted by the Arch-Bishop of Telos.
The Council of State is expected to meet tomorrow morning to finalize details of the funeral service. Major planning is already in place but the timetable of events has yet to be announced.