The Government has confirmed September 19 will be an official UK bank holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Schools will close and guidance has been issued for employers regarding staff working on that date.
Following the passing of Her Majesty aged 96 on September 8, the nation entered a period of mourning and details of the state funeral are being finalised.
On Saturday, September 10, King Charles was formally proclaimed monarch during an Accession Council. This ceremony held as soon as possible after the death of a reigning sovereign to make a formal announcement of their successor. But while the Accession Council takes place just days after the Queen's death, King Charles' coronation won't take place for several months.
