The news of the Queen's death yesterday shocked the UK and the world, with tributes pouring in for the long-reigning monarch.
Her Majesty's health had slowly deteriorated over the past few months as she spent the summer in her Aberdeenshire estate Balmoral Castle. On Thursday, September 8 the monarch was placed under medical supervision.
Members of the Royal Family flocked to her bedside as it was announced that she had passed away at 6.30pm yesterday.
Her death triggered Operation London Bridge, which is a series of plans in place for the events after her death such as her funeral.
Her eldest son Prince Charles will become King Charles III when he takes to the throne, after his mother spent 70 years ruling the UK and commonwealth realms.
The new King announced earlier that there will be a 17-day mourning period for the Royal Family, with many others such as royal household staff, representatives of the royal household on official duties, and troops committed to ceremonial duties expected to observe it.
When will the Queen's funeral be?
Details of the service have yet to be fully confirmed by Buckingham Palace.
However, it's expected the funeral will take place 10 or 11 days after the Queen's death, which may be Monday, September 19.
The official mourning period will continue until seven days after the funeral, which will be declared as a 'day of national mourning' in the UK.
The service, which will take place at Westminster Abbey in London, will be broadcast on television. It's expected that all senior members of the Royal Family will attend.
Will there be a bank holiday on the day of the funeral?
Unless the funeral falls on a weekend, there will be a UK-wide 'day of national mourning' that will look similar to a traditional bank holiday, and some services may be shut.
However, official guidance from the government says there is no obligation for businesses to close, or for employers to give their staff the day off.
According to Operation London Bridge, if the funeral falls on a weekend or another bank holiday, an additional day off will not be granted.
The BBC have said that it could be 'likely' that the day will be declared a bank holiday by Buckingham Palace - and if so, then the schools may be shut.
Although Scotland follows different bank holidays to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the four nations usually come together for royal events such as Queen's Jubilee.
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