THE Queen's state funeral WILL be a bank holiday after King Charles today gave his approval.
Penny Mordaunt, the Lord President of the Council of Accession, has revealed a proclamation has appointed the day of the funeral as a bank holiday across the UK.
Ms Mordaunt said: "Drafts of two proclamations. One – appointing the day of Her late Majesty's state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"Two – appointing the day of Her late Majesty's state funeral as a bank holiday in Scotland.
"And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations."
Charles answered: "Approved."
No date has yet been announced for the funeral which will see people from across the globe pay their respects.
The ceremony will likely take place ten days after The Queen’s peaceful passing.
Her Majesty passed away on September 8.
It comes as…
- King Charles has been formally declared Monarch in an historic Accession ceremony
- Prince William has been seen for the first time since his grandmother's death
- One of the Queen’s last guests at Balmoral has told of his final poignant conversation with Her Majesty
- King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling Mama" in an emotional first address to the nation
- King Charles told Harry ‘it wasn’t right’ for Meghan to come to Balmoral
- King Charles III addressed the nation for the first time as monarch
It means the funeral may take place on Monday, September 19.
This would then be a Bank Holiday in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
It comes as King Charles today vowed to follow the Queen's "inspiring example" as he was formally declared Monarch in an historic Accession ceremony.
The royal automatically became King following the tragic death of his mother on Thursday but his role has been confirmed this morning.
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A ceremony was carried out by the Accession Council at St James' Palace, which was not attended by King Charles III, in line with tradition.
He then later entered the throne room where he vowed to follow the Queen's "inspiring example" in front of Prince William and Queen Camilla.
The King said: "I know how deeply you, the entire Nation – and I think I may say the whole world – sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we have all suffered.
"It is the greatest consolation to me to know of the sympathy expressed by so many to my Sister and Brothers and that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss.
"To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my Mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
"My Mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
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