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Queen's funeral: Which supermarkets in Scotland will close on Monday

Supermarkets across the UK have announced that they will close their doors next Monday "as a mark of respect" ahead of the Queen's funeral.

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on September 19 at Westminster Abbey. Millions of people across the UK and the world are expected to tune into the service.

After the Queen passed away on September 8 at Balmoral, the UK entered a period of national mourning, which will last until the end of the day of the funeral.

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While supermarkets and shops are not required by law to close on the day of the funeral, many have announced they will shut their doors as a sign of "respect" to the late monarch.

Here is a summary of all supermarket opening times across Scotland on the day of the Queen's funeral. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

Aldi

In a post shared on its official Facebook account, Aldi confirmed that all of its stores across the UK would be closed on September 19.

It wrote: "As a mark of respect, all Aldi stores will close on Monday 19th September to allow our store colleagues to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen."

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Sainsbury's

All Sainsbury's stores will also be closed on September 19.

A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In honour of Her Majesty and so our colleagues can pay their respects, all Sainsbury’s supermarkets and Argos stores will be closed on Monday, 19th September.

"This includes Groceries Online and Argos Fast Track delivery. Our convenience stores and petrol filling stations will be open from 5pm-10pm to allow our customers to pick up essential items, while select stores in central London will open to serve those attending the funeral in person. We thank our customers for their understanding.”

Tesco

As reported by the Scottish Sun, Tesco supermarkets will close their doors between the hours of 10am and 2pm. While larger supermarkets will close, smaller convenience shops are set to stay open.

Glasgow Live has reached out to Tesco for more information.

M&S

Marks and Spencer has confirmed they will be closing all stores on Monday, apart from four stores closest to Westminster Abbey and St George’s Chapel, Windsor which will reopen after funeral service has completed.

Employees who were scheduled to work will receive their normal pay and scheduled deliveries will be paused.

Stuart Machin, CEO of M&S said: “All of us at M&S – and indeed across the country and beyond - feel a real and deep sense of loss and sadness at the passing of Her Majesty, as well as huge respect for the grace with which His Majesty King Charles III and the wider Royal Family have led the nation in our mourning.

"It is right that we make changes to our operational arrangements on the day of the funeral to ensure our colleagues across our stores and distribution network can participate, whilst supporting customers as they show their respects too.

"That’s why on Monday 19th September we will cease customer delivery services and close M&S owned stores in the UK for the entire day, with some limited exceptions in London and Windsor, which will close for the duration of the service."

Lidl

Lidl has confirmed that all of its UK stores will be closed on the day of the funeral.

A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that as a mark of respect and in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, we will be closing all of our stores across England, Scotland and Wales for the day of Her Majesty's funeral, Monday 19th September. We are grateful to all Lidl customers for their understanding and will be keeping all who mourn Her Royal Highness in our thoughts during this time."

Asda

In respect of the The Queen, Asda will close its stores by midnight on Sunday September 18 and reopen at 5pm on Monday 19 September after the service. There will be no online deliveries on 19 September.

Glasgow Live has reached out to Asda for more information.

Morrisons

As reported by the Scottish Sun, Morrisons supermarkets will close their doors between the hours of 10am and 2pm. While larger supermarkets will close, smaller convenience shops are set to stay open.

Glasgow Live has reached out to Morrisons for more information.

Waitrose

John Lewis has announced that all of its department stores and Waitrose supermarkets will be closed on the day of the funeral, though said that some exceptions may be made for shops in London.

In a statement, it said: "The John Lewis Partnership will close its department stores and Waitrose shops on the day of the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen.

"When full details of the funeral are confirmed, an exception may be a very limited number of Waitrose stores on the route of the funeral procession to serve members of the public who we know will be lining the route for many hours. These shops will, however, close for the funeral itself."

Chief Operating Officer Andrew Murphy stated: “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We will be closing our stores on the day of her funeral as a mark of respect, and because we believe this is the right thing to do for our Partners and customers.”

Iceland

Iceland has not yet announced its opening hours for the day of the Queen's funeral, but Glasgow Live has reached out for more information.

For more updates about today's events and what is set to happen as the nation prepares for the state funeral, you can follow our LIVE blog here.

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