The Queen’s funeral will be a Bank Holiday.
The new King Charles III approved the edict today at St. James’s Palace in London.
While the Bank Holiday has been authorized, the date of the Queen’s funeral has not been finalized. It is believed to be on September 19, the 10th day of mourning.
This means there will be 10 UK Bank Holidays this year, plus one for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. UK has eight Bank Holidays annually.
The new King Charles III approved the edict today at St. James’s Palace in London.
The King approved the order shortly after 10.20am while paying honor to the Queen before the Accession Council.
Penny Mordaunt, Lord President of the Council, announced, “Two proclamations.” First, a bank holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland on the day of the state funeral.
The day of Her Majesty’s state funeral will be a bank holiday in Scotland.
“And of two orders in council commanding the Lord Chancellor to seal the proclamations.”
Charles said, “OK.”
The Cabinet Office will reveal details of the Queen’s funeral and accompanying ceremonies ‘in due time’
Twitter users reacted quickly to the bank holiday announcement.
“Bank holiday for the State Funeral,” wrote one person. What a day! Sad but wonderful.
Another cheered the extra holiday.
“I’ll always love a King who provides us a bank holiday,” said another admirer.
Memes also marked the public holiday announcement.
One posted: ‘Not another Bank Holiday.’
Small enterprises may have trouble, said another. Bet small companies are thrilled to hear there will be a bank holiday for the late Queen’s funeral. Something they must plan quickly made harder.
Anti-monarchists were also criticized for not deserving the bank holiday provided out of reverence for the Queen.
Tweet: “I think anyone who disrespected the Queen and the royal family should not have the bank holiday.” Why should someone they insulted and despise benefit from you? Return the additional cash if you’re working.
The Cabinet Office will reveal details of the Queen’s funeral and accompanying ceremonies ‘in due time
The department warned of crowds and delays on public transportation as people pay homage.
It continued, “We know many people will travel Buckingham Palace and other royal houses out of respect.”
Large crowds can threaten public safety. Follow stewards’ and police’s instructions if you travel. We expect crowded trains and buses. Planning beforehand is advised.
As expected, several organizations are preparing for the state funeral and related celebrations. Access to various regions, especially downtown London, will be restricted, causing delays for motorists and pedestrians.
‘Those who wish to pay floral tributes near royal homes in London, Windsor, Edinburgh, Balmoral, and Sandringham must do so in approved areas. Details will be forthcoming.
As Britain’s new monarch, Charles III swore to defend ‘constitutional governance and to promote the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the peoples of these islands, and of the Commonwealth realms and territories throughout the world’
Charles automatically became Sovereign with the death of his mother at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon, but the Accession Council formally confirmed his role as Head of State today.
Broadcast cameras were allowed into the historic event, giving the public its first look of a centuries-old ceremonial and one of the first deviations to tradition made by the new King.
While the Bank Holiday has been authorized, the Queen’s funeral date has not been announced.
Charles III announced his mother’s death: ‘My lords, ladies, and gentlemen. I know you, the nation, and the world sympathize with my irreparable loss.
‘Knowing so many people care about my sister and brothers gives me immense comfort. And for the outpouring of love and support throughout our grief.’
The King said, “In taking on these responsibilities, I shall follow the inspiring example I have been set in defending constitutional government and seeking the peace, harmony, and prosperity of the peoples of these islands and the Commonwealth realms and territories across the world.”
“In this objective, I know I’ll have the affection and loyalty of the peoples whose Sovereign I am, and I’ll be guided by their elected parliaments.
‘In all this, my wife’s support has been invaluable. I confirm my desire and intention to relinquish the hereditary revenues, including the Crown Estate, to my government for the benefit of all in exchange for the Sovereign Grant, which supports my official obligations as Head of State and Head of Nation.
I pray for Almighty God’s guidance and help while I carry out the difficult work that has been given to me.
Buckingham Palace stated yesterday a period of royal mourning will be observed until seven days following the Queen’s funeral to honour her magnificent reign.
The new King reiterated his wish for a week of royal mourning until his mother’s funeral, the details of which have not been published.
All royal family members, household personnel, and officials will observe the period. Ceremonial troops must also attend.
The Queen’s state funeral is anticipated to be held at Westminster Abbey in central London on September 19.
The Queen’s coffin was originally to be hauled to the abbey by navy ratings using ropes instead of horses.
Senior family members are likely to follow after, as they did for Diana’s and Philip’s funerals.
The troops will line the streets and march.
The 2,000-seat abbey will host heads of state, prime ministers, presidents, European royals, and other important figures.
The broadcast service will include a two-minute national silence.
The day of the funeral, the Queen’s coffin will be taken to Windsor Castle for a televised committal service.
In the evening, royal family members will attend a special burying service.
The Queen’s final resting place will be the King George VI memorial chapel, where her mother, father, and sister’s ashes are buried.
Philip’s coffin will join the Queen’s in the memorial chapel.
The Queen chose Westminster Abbey, where she was crowned, married, and said farewell to her mother in 2002, for her own state funeral.
Daily Mail’s David Wilkes and Rebecca Camber.
In nine days, the nation will stop as the Queen is buried amid pomp and ceremony.
Monday, September 19 will be the first state funeral in more than half a century in Westminster Abbey.
It will be the first royal wedding in the abbey since George II’s in 1760.
St George’s Chapel in Windsor has held such funerals since. The Queen, who played an active role in organizing her final send-off, chose the much larger abbey.
Monday, September 19 will be the first state funeral in more than half a century in Westminster Abbey. On June 2, 1953, the Queen was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London.
It holds 2,000, compared to 800 at St George’s Chapel, and its central London location is preferable for huge groups.
The Queen was crowned and married at the abbey. 2002 saw the Queen Mother’s burial.
The date and funeral arrangements are unconfirmed. Yesterday, a holiday was still uncertain.
The funeral was planned in the 1960s. After lying in state in Westminster Hall for five days, the Queen’s coffin will be transported to a gun carriage outside.
She will be buried at the King George VI memorial chapel, an extension to the main chapel where her parents and sister are buried. George VI lies in state at Windsor.
The coffin was originally supposed to be pulled to the abbey by sailors using ropes instead of horses. As with Princess Diana and the Duke of Edinburgh, senior family members will follow. The military will participate.
The abbey will host heads of state, prime ministers, presidents, European royals, and other important personalities.
Putin won’t attend. The Kremlin has stated that Putin will not attend the Queen’s burial. The broadcast service will include a two-minute national silence.
The Queen’s coffin will be taken to St George’s Chapel, where monarchs are buried since the 19th century. She will be buried at the King George VI memorial chapel, an extension to the main chapel where her parents and sister are buried.
Mourners are expected to queue for hours and overnight to pay their respects to the Queen as she lies in state in Westminster Hall starting Wednesday.
Former head of royalty protection Dai Davies said new Scotland Yard commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will ‘had to examine the danger of the funeral drawing an obsessed individual, terrorists, or those who simply don’t like King Charles III and want to cause disturbance.’
In the days leading up to the funeral, 10,000 police officers could be on duty in London due to massive crowds at Buckingham Palace. The Met needs aid from UK-wide specialized officers.
Iraqi grunts participating
Senior guardsmen will return from Iraq for Queen’s funeral rites.
The soldiers from Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, have been guarding British diplomats in Baghdad.
They will be brought back to Britain to respect the seniority of Queen’s Company and Queen Elizabeth II, who was its honorary commander. She will remain so for the time being.
Every guardsman in Queen’s Company is at least six feet tall. The Daily Mail understands soldiers from Queen’s Company are likely to be picked to bear Her Majesty’s coffin.
Former head of sovereign protection Dai Davies yesterday claimed it would be a ‘big test’ for the new commissioner of Scotland Yard Sir Mark Rowley, who starts in the role on Monday.
Mr Davies said: ‘The Met are global leaders at securing ceremonies like the London 2012 Olympics and royal weddings, but this is a challenge like no other. It will be a massive procedure which will cost millions.
He must examine the possibility that a preoccupied person, terrorists, or those who don’t like King Charles III will attend.
‘It’s not just the Met,’ the former divisional commander noted. SAS specialists will be added. It’s a complicated operation. They must engage with intelligence services to analyze risk.
Former Met commander Bob Broadhurst stated all leave and training may be cancelled.
Mr Broadhurst added, ‘Large populations provide criminal opportunities, therefore you must handle crime.’ You must manage the fundamentals, such as lost children.
‘Terrorism will be a factor, and security is a primary concern.
By the end of the week, you’ll begin what will be the country’s largest security operation.
Every nation will wish to send their king, queen, prime minister, or president.
Seven days after the Queen’s funeral, royal mourning will begin.
Do post black banners to websites as a token of respect, but DON’T cover portraits or give flowers to royal homes.
MailOnline’s Gemma Parry
During the formal mourning period, the public should not cover or remove Queen paintings or send flowers to royal homes.
During the official mourning period, which lasts until the Queen’s funeral, there are certain dos and don’ts to observe.
The Cabinet Office’s ‘national mourning guidance’ explains how individuals and businesses can grieve the longest-serving monarch.
The document says there’s no need to conceal or remove Queen images.
Royal Household asks the public not to send flowers to royal palaces or government buildings.
The text specifies that there is no duty to cover or delete official pictures or photos of the Queen; it’s up to their discretion.
It says, “It’s customary to leave these in place at the organization’s choice.” Many older public buildings still show King George VI and former monarchs’ portraits.
Royal Household asks the public not to send flowers to royal palaces or government buildings.
Instead, people are urged to place floral tributes at strategic spots, such as a memorial flower garden near Buckingham Palace and the Long Walk at Cambridge Gate in Windsor.
Visitors can lay flowers at Sandringham and be directed to the right spot. Flowers can be set at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and Cardiff City Hall.
At Balmoral’s Main Gate, flowers can be left.
There are no actual condolence books; the public can offer their respects online.
Royal Family website logo is black to reflect sadness.
The statement notes there is ‘no responsibility’ to cancel athletic events or close entertainment venues during the national mourning period.
Owners decide whether to postpone or cancel activities or close venues, but guidelines encourages doing so on funeral days.
If athletic fixtures are planned on the day of the funeral, counsel includes adjusting the timings so they don’t clash, and holding a period of silence or playing the National anthem before they begin ‘as a symbol of respect’
Websites can commemorate the mourning time by adding black borders or banners.
Online communication channels can be utilized to grieve the death of Her Majesty, it says.
Organizations can commemorate the grieving time by changing their website’s homepage with black borders or banners.
The public can leave floral tributes at key places.
Organizations and individuals can submit their recollections of the Queen online. There’s no fixed way to mourn on social media. Organizations should review their planned content.
There are no actual condolence books; the public can offer their respects online.
A person or organization may open a condolence book.
The table is a trestle table with a white tablecloth, an arrangement of flowers (typically lilies or other white flowers), and a framed formal portrait of Her Majesty.
‘This could be an official portrait or a Royal visit shot. As a sign of respect, a black ribbon can be wound around the top right corner.