The day of the Queen's funeral has now been declared a Bank Holiday, following confirmation from King Charles III.
His majesty was proclaimed this morning at the Accession Council, just two days after the death of his mother at the age of 96.
During proceedings at St James's Palace, the King approved an order for the day of the Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday.
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Penny Mordaunt announced there will be a bank holiday on September 19, the date of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
During the offical proceedings, Charles signed an oath after the Accession Council confirmed him as a King.
He signed the proclamation oath along with his wife and son William.
Speaking beforehand, he said: "My lords, ladies and gentlemen, it is my most sorrowful duty to announce to you the death of my beloved mother the Queen.
"I know how deeply you, the entire nation, and I think I may say the whole world, sympathise with me in the irreparable loss we've all suffered.
"It is the greatest consolation to me to know the sympathy expressed by so many to my sister and brothers.
"And that such overwhelming affection and support should be extended to our whole family in our loss."
Continuing the declaration, the King said: “To all of us as a family as to this kingdom, and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
“My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion.
“Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.”
