The day of the Queen's funeral has officially been declared a Bank Holiday, King Charles III has confirmed.
His majesty was proclaimed this morning at the Accession Council, two days after the death of his mother at 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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Lord President of the Council Penny Mordaunt announced there will be a bank holiday for the date of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II., which is expected to be on September 19, subject to confirmation.
Penny Mordaunt said: “Drafts of two proclamations. One – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
“Two – appointing the day of Her late Majesty’s state funeral as a bank holiday in Scotland.
“And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations.”
Charles answered: “Approved.”
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.”
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