King Charles approves order that day of Queen’s funeral will be a Bank Holiday
- The new King approved the order at St James’s Palace in London today
- Charles III was formally declared as sovereign by the Accession Council
- It has still not been confirmed which day the Queen’s funeral will be held on
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The day of the Queen’s funeral will be a Bank Holiday, it has been confirmed.
The new King Charles III formally approved the order at St James’s Palace in London today as he was declared sovereign.
While the Bank Holiday has been approved, it has still not been confirmed which day the Queen’s funeral will be held on.
The new King Charles III formally approved the order at St James’s Palace in London today as he was declared sovereign
Lord President of the Council Penny 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.’
Details of the Queen’s funeral and other forthcoming ceremonial and commemorative events will be announced ‘in due course’, the Cabinet Office said
Details of the Queen’s funeral and other forthcoming ceremonial and commemorative events will be announced ‘in due course’, the Cabinet Office said.
The department also warned of crowding and delays on some public transport as people seek to pay their respects.
It said: ‘We recognise that many people will travel to Buckingham Palace and other royal residences as a mark of their respect.
‘We expect large crowds, which can pose risks to public safety. Those who do travel are asked to follow any instructions given to them by stewards and the police. We expect significant crowding and delays on some public transport. The public should check ahead and plan accordingly.
‘As you would expect, a number of organisations will now be making practical preparations including contingency planning for the state funeral and related events. Access to some areas, especially in central London, will be restricted, with road closures and diversions that will cause delays to vehicles and pedestrians.
‘Those who wish to lay floral tributes near royal residences in London, Windsor, Edinburgh, Balmoral and Sandringham are asked to do so only in designated areas, as directed by stewards. Further details will be made available shortly.’
Buckingham Palace yesterday announced a period of royal mourning will be observed until seven days after the Queen’s funeral as the slowing of everyday life in Britain begins to mark the extraordinary reign of Elizabeth II.
The new King confirmed his wish to hold an extended period of royal mourning, lasting a week until after his mother’s funeral, the full details of which have yet to be announced.
The period will be observed by all members of the royal family, household staff and representatives of the royal household on official duties. Troops committed to ceremonial duties are also expected to observe.
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