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Glasgow Live
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Sophie Buchan

Queen Elizabeth II funeral date confirmed by Buckingham Palace as Bank Holiday also announced

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on September 19 at 11.00am.

In a statement posted today on September 10, the Royal Family said: "The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September at 1100hrs BST. Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects."

The Queen's Coffin currently rests in the Ballroom at Balmoral Castle. Her Majesty's Coffin will travel to Edinburgh tomorrow, Sunday September 11, by road, to arrive at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will rest in the Throne Room until the afternoon of Monday 12th September.

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