The annual “Queen Elizabeth Day” bank holiday was the subject of a petition.
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The annual “Queen Elizabeth Day” bank holiday was the subject of a petition.


A petition launched for an annual ‘Queen Elizabeth Day’ bank holiday in honour of the late monarch on the anniversary of her death has reached more than 100,000 signatures.

The campaign was started by John Harris on Change.org and proposes that September 8, the day she died, is made into a Queen Elizabeth II Day to honour her each year.

John’s petition says: ‘Queen Elizabeth II is our longest reigning Monarch, and arguably the Nations, and the world’s most popular monarch.

‘In the words of President Macron, ‘to you, she was your Queen, to us, she was THE Queen…The most constant symbol of Great Britain.

‘Britain has fewer bank holidays than most European countries; France has 11 compared with our 8, Spain has 14.

‘I believe we need a new public bank holiday to mark our greatest Sovereign’s lifetime; a Queen Elizabeth Day.

‘A day for our Nation to come together and celebrate both the life of the Queen, and our gratitude for the institution of our Royal Family.’

John had aimed for 25,000 signatures on the petition and has currently racked up more than 100,000.

The petition was started by John Harris on Change.org and asks that September 8, the day she died, is made into a Queen Elizabeth II Day to honour her each year

The petition was started by John Harris on Change.org and asks that September 8, the day she died, is made into a Queen Elizabeth II Day to honour her each year

 The petition was started by John Harris on Change.org and asks that September 8, the day she died, is made into a Queen Elizabeth II Day to honour her each year

John had aimed for 25,000 signatures on the petition and has currently racked up more than 100,000

John had aimed for 25,000 signatures on the petition and has currently racked up more than 100,000

 John had aimed for 25,000 signatures on the petition and has currently racked up more than 100,000

Thousands have commented messages of support for the proposed bank holiday underneath the petition.

Tracy Easton wrote: ‘After serving for 70 years, this outstanding service needs to be marked.’

And Grahame Gaddas said: ‘Respect for a life of service’.

Peter Taylor said: ‘What better way to keep the memory of a great woman.’

George Howard penned: ‘A day to remember the greatest Queen, the greatest woman and probably the greatest Briton who ever lived.’

 Paul Welch wrote: ‘Wonderful idea and a fitting tribute to her Majesty.’

The petition comes as the UK prepares for a one-off bank holiday on September 19 for the Queen’s funeral.

Thousands have commented messages of support for the proposed bank holiday underneath the petition

Thousands have commented messages of support for the proposed bank holiday underneath the petition

Thousands have commented messages of support for the proposed bank holiday underneath the petition

The petition comes as the UK prepares for a one-off bank holiday on September 19 for the Queen's funeral. Pictured: The Queen with Charles during the Platinum Jubilee pageant in June

The petition comes as the UK prepares for a one-off bank holiday on September 19 for the Queen's funeral. Pictured: The Queen with Charles during the Platinum Jubilee pageant in June

The petition comes as the UK prepares for a one-off bank holiday on September 19 for the Queen’s funeral. Pictured: The Queen with Charles during the Platinum Jubilee pageant in June


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