The crown of Scotland will be placed in the coffin of Queen Elizabeth the Second while she rests in Edinburgh, PA Media reports.

Historically, the crown has been used in ceremonies to mark the presence of the sovereign, and it will be placed on Elizabeth II's casket by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton.

The Historic Environment Authority of Scotland has confirmed that the crown will remain with the queen while she is laid to rest at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, where thousands of Scots are expected to travel to pay their respects. Mourners will be allowed to walk past the queen's casket from about 5:30 p.m. Monday until 3 p.m. Tuesday.

The Crown of Scotland will then be returned to Edinburgh Castle, where it is normally displayed, and presented to visitors when the castle reopens on Wednesday.

Made of gold, silver and precious stones, the crown is the centerpiece of the Scottish awards, which are the oldest Crown jewels in Britain and some of the oldest in Europe.

Those who wish to see the Queen's casket while it is at St. Giles will be issued special bracelets. Only people with wristbands will be allowed to enter; flowers cannot be brought in. Anyone planning to attend the event is warned that there will be a long wait and security checks, just like at the airport. Mourners are also asked to walk past the casket without stopping so that as many people as possible can pay their respects.