Brits will have a Bank Holiday for the Queen's funeral as the country enters a national mourning period. The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96. The new King approved a bank holiday to take place for the Queen's funeral as part of the Day of National Mourning. Her Majesty's funeral is due to take place on Monday, September 19 and will be confirmed by Buckingham Palace. “And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations.”Charles answered: “Approved.”King Charles III formally becomes King in historic ceremonyKing Charles III with the Prince of Wales, the Queen during the Accession Council at St James's Palace, London, where King Charles III is formally proclaimed monarch.

Source: The Herald September 10, 2022 23:05 UTC