Queen Elizabeth II will observe an eight-day mourning period after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, on Friday, April 9.For the following week, the 94-year-old monarch will not work, putting a hold on all laws and state affairs that require her approval.
Other members of the royal family will also halt their royal engagements. According to tradition, the country will continue to mourn Philip with members of the family and parliament and representatives are likely to wear black armbands on their clothes.
After the eight days, the queen will resume her royal duties in private for 30 days.Furthermore, flags will be flown at half-mast in the U.K.
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