Hazatér a harcból a Tiltott Városba a zordon Ping császár (Chow Yun-Fat) és Jai herceg (Jay Chou). A betegeskedő császárné (Gong Li) és a trónörökös (Ye Liu) fogadja őket. A palotában azonban furcsa dolgok történtek amióta elhagyta házát, Phoenix császárnőt rendszeresen mérgezi valaki, a trónörökös pedig viszonyt folytat a szolgálólányokkal.

From St James's Palace in London, the historic proclamation of His Majesty the King takes place. For the first time since 1952, the Accession Council meets to make the formal declaration of the accession of the new sovereign. Following the Accession Council, the principal proclamation is read by Garter King of Arms.

Coverage of the ceremonial procession of the Queen's coffin through central London to lying-in-state at Westminster Hall. HM the King and members of the royal family take part in the procession as the cortège makes its way from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster. The doors of Westminster Hall will open for the first members of the public to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.