The day of the Queen’s funeral has been confirmed as a bank holiday after approval by the King.
The date of the state funeral has not yet been announced but it is expected to take place on Monday September 19.
The bank holiday confirmation came when the King approved an order during a meeting of the Accession Council where he was formally declared head of state.
Lord President of the Council, 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.
