King Charles Announces ‘Period Of Royal Mourning' Following Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Here’s Everything That Happens
10.09.2022 - 01:49
/ perezhilton.com
Following Queen Elizabeth II’s Thursday passing, King Charles III has officially declared a mourning period to honor his late mother.
As we’ve previously reported, the newly appointed King released a statement Thursday in regard to the news, explaining:
He then commemorated the Monarch in a Friday speech, noting her “life of service,” and the “inspiration” she was to many. We even reported on how a “high-ranking royal aide” told RadarOnline MONTHS ago Her Majesty may not have believed her “heirs have the will, skill, or character to do it right,” (referring to heading up the throne), and that King Charles III may abdicate the throne and hand leadership to his son, Prince William.
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All speculation as of now, but one thing we DO know for sure is how the Royal Family will be handling the death within the immediate future.
HIS Majesty himself declared Friday, through Buckingham Palace, that a:
The coming days will be packed with royal tradition and protocol, which the Palace has officially outlined:
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Funeral 2
Royal Mourning 3
Flags 4
Royal Gun Salute 5
Closure of Royal Residencies 6
Floral Tributes at the Royal Residencies 7
Books of Condolence Funeral While it is unclear when specifically the funeral will take place, the King revealed it will be “confirmed in due course.”
Royal Mourning As noted prior, this time of grieving will take place from now until seven days after the undated funeral. It will be officially observed by members of the Royal Family, royal household staff, representatives of the royal household on official duties, and troops committed to ceremonial duties.
Flags Flags at all royal residences will be