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Do we get a day off work when the Queen dies? National period of mourning explained

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The Queen is being looked after by doctors at her Scottish home of Balmoral Castle after she was forced to cancel a video meeting with ministers.Just one day after appointing Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister of the UK, the Queen is now under medical supervision.Both Prince Charles and Prince William are travelling to her during this worrying time, with many fearing the worst.In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "After a full day yesterday, Her Majesty has this afternoon accepted doctors’ advice to rest."This means that the Privy Council meeting that had been due to take place this evening will be rearranged.""The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health."As unthinkable as it is, if the Queen does die, the country and Commonwealth will be plunged into a national period of mourning.Officials, along with the Monarch herself, came up with Operation London Bridge as a way to prepare the world’s media in the event of her death.Here is everything you need to know about what happens if the Queen dies.The national period of mourning is a 12-day long time known as D-Days, according to Politico.It will involve the preparation of the Queen’s funeral and outline plans for Prince Charles succession of the throne.Of course, after the Queen’s death, Charles will become King with immediate effect, while Camilla will be Queen Consort.MPs will give tribute in the House of Commons before suspending all business for 10 days.Prince Charles will tour the UK during this time as well, visiting Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.The Queen’s funeral will be held on day 10 of the mourning period.In the event of the Queen’s death, a new bank holiday would be unlikely due to the current plan.

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