King Charles approves bank holiday for Queen’s state funeral
The day of the Queen’s funeral has been confirmed as a bank holiday after approval by the King.
2 years ago Less than a minute read 1,278 viewsBy Nation Cymru
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 MP, said:
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“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.
“And of two orders in council, directing the Lord Chancellor to affix the great seal to the proclamations.”
Charles answered: “Approved.”
The funeral is expected to take place at Westminster Abbey in central London.
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