King Charles has declared the day of the Queen's funeral a bank holiday.
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will break from centuries royal tradition when it takes place at Westminster Abbey.
The move to the Abbey allows more people to attend the funeral and greater space for the public to gather. Around 2,000 guests will be invited to the televised state funeral of Her Majesty, including heads of state, dignitaries, presidents, European royals and other key figures. The following day, on Monday, September 12, it is understood a procession to St Giles' Cathedral is set to take place after which the coffin will remain at rest for 24 hours and the public can pay their respects. The Queen's body will then be transferred to London.
Huge crowds are expected to gather along the Mall from the Abbey in London to pay their respects to the Queen as senior members of the family are expected to walk behind the coffin.
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