What will happen at former president S R Nathan's Lying in State on Thursday?

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What’s going to happen at the former president S R Nathans’ Lying In State tomorrow?

According to Ministry of Communications and Information, the procedure will start at 8.45am where a private hearse carrying the casket will make its way from Mr Nathan’s residence at Ceylon Road to Parliament House.

When the hearse arrives at Parliament House, Speaker of Parliament, Madam Halimah Yacob will be there to receive it.

Then, the Coffin Bearer Party will transfer the casket onto the bier for the Lying In State at the Parliament House. The Coffin Bearer Party comprises nine officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Force.

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After that, the State Flag will be draped over the casket in the presence of Mr Nathan’s family. The draping of the State Flag is the highest State honour accorded to a leader. It is placed over the casket with the crescent and stars lying over the head and close to the heart.

Medals representing Mr Nathan’s achievements will also be displayed.

These medals include the The Order of Temasek [Darjah Utama Temasek] (First Class; 2013), Meritorious Service Award [Pingat Jasa Gemilang] (1974), Public Administration Medal [Pingat Pentadbiram Awam (Perak)] (Silver; 1967), and Public Service Star [Pingat Bakti Masyarakat] (1964).

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Vigil Guards will be mounted as a special mark of respect. The traditional mounting of Vigil Guards during the Lying In State symbolises the highest form of respect accorded to the deceased.

It comprises four uniformed officers each standing at a corner of the casket with his head bowed, back turned away and ceremonial sword inverted.

The Vigil Guards will be led by a senior officer at the head of the casket, and will be performed by officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police Force.

Lastly, President Tony Tan and Mrs Tan will pay their respects to the late Mr Nathan.

Members of the public can pay their last respects to the late Mr Nathan at Parliament House from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 25).

They should enter the Padang via St Andrew’s Road from City Hall MRT Station.

Members of the public who wish to pay their last respects to the late Mr S R Nathan at Parliament House should enter the Padang via St Andrew’s Road from City Hall MRT Station. Photo: MCI

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If you're planning on paying your last respects to former president S R Nathan, here is what will happen during the Lying in State at Parliament House on Thursday (Aug 25) from 10am to 10pm.

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