The date of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral has officially been 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."
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As well as confirming the date of Her Majesty's funeral, King Charles III also announced that this date will be a national Bank Holiday. The UK Government have said that schools will not be required to open on this day.
Charles was officially proclaimed as King at the Accession Council, following the death of his mother just days ago. During the Accession Council at St James's Palace in London, the King approved an order that made the day of the Queen's funeral a bank holiday across the UK.
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King Charles shared his sorrow at the loss of his mother, commenting: "Her reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."
In his personal declaration, Charles stated: "In carrying out the heavy task that has been laid upon me, and to which I now dedicate what remains to me of my life, I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God.
"I shall strive to follow the inspiring example I have been set in upholding constitutional government and to seek the peace, harmony and prosperity of the peoples of these islands, and of the Commonwealth realms and territories throughout the world."
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