Former President George H.W. Bush to lie in state at U.S. Capitol

The casket of former President George H.W. Bush is heading from Texas to Washington, D.C., where the late president will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol from Monday afternoon until Wednesday.

The 41^st president died late Friday at 94 years old.

Flags at the U.S. Capitol and White House have been lowered to half staff in his honor.

Preparations underway on Capitol Hill

The former president’s casket is expected to arrive in Washington shortly.

Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, rehearsals and other preparations are underway on Capitol Hill, where Mr. Bush’s body will be soon.

Plane carrying Bush’s casket leaves for D.C.

The plane carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush has left Texas for Washington ahead of the state funeral and the national day of mourning.

The plane will land at Joint Base Andrews after a few-hour flight.

Trump says he looks forward to visiting with Bushes

President Trump tweeted Monday morning that he looks forward to visiting with the Bush family.

It is unclear yet exactly when he will visit with the family, but he is scheduled to attend the former president’s funeral at the National Cathedral later this week.

“Looking forward to being with the Bush Family to pay my respects to President George H.W. Bush,” Mr. Trump said.

Casket begins its journey en route to D.C.

Shortly after 10:30 a.m., the motorcade containing Mr. Bush’s casket began its journey to the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. From there, the former president’s casket will fly to Washington, D.C.

Bush will be laid to rest in these socks

Jim McGrath, the family’s spokesperson, tweeted a photo of the socks the late president will be wearing, in memory of his time as a naval aviator.

Bush’s dog lies near his casket

Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted a picture Sunday of Bush’s service Labrador, Sully, lying near the casket.

“Mission complete. #Remembering41,” McGrath captioned the image.

Sully will now live at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C., according to former President George W. Bush.

What we know so far about funeral plans

President Bush will be given a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. He will lie in state in D.C. through Wednesday.

President Trump plans to attend.

Once Mr. Bush’s body leaves D.C., there will be a memorial at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston, where his late wife, Barbara, was memorialized earlier this year.