Queen Elizabeth II ’s state funeral will take place on Monday, September 19 in a grand procession in honour of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
The day has been declared a national bank holiday to allow millions of people across the country to pay their respects.
As a result, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed their plans to bring forward payments to those expecting to receive benefits on the day of the funeral.