‘Royal mourning’ until seven days after funeral: UK King Charles III
Members of the royal family, royal household staff, and representatives of the royal household on official duties, as well as troops committed to ceremonial duties, will observe the royal mourning, according to the royal family.
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King Charles III (Reuters)
UK King Charles III announced that the late Queen Elizabeth II will be mourned from Friday until seven days after her funeral with the exact date of her burial yet to be determined.
In a statement, the royal family said, "Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, it is His Majesty the King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen's Funeral. The date of the Funeral will be confirmed in due course."
Members of the royal family, royal household staff, and representatives of the royal household on official duties, as well as troops committed to ceremonial duties, will observe the royal mourning, according to the statement.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history died, on Thursday, aged 96.
