Supermarkets and shops are set to close or reduce their hours on the day of the Queen's funeral. John Lewis, Waitrose and Primark have already confirmed that they will not open their doors on Monday, September 19.
The date of the Queen's state funeral has been confirmed as a bank holiday, meaning that banks and Post Office will be closed. Now, major retailer have started to announce their plans.
Primark has confirmed that all of its high street stores - 191 in total - will be closed as a mark of respect. Likewise, John Lewis Partnership has said that it will close all Waitrose and John Lewis stores, except around 10 food shops on the funeral route. Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant.
