Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox The Duke of Edinburgh died on Friday at the age of 99.
Buckingham Palace said Prince Philip died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle, leaving the Queen and the royal family “mourning his loss”.
His death has triggered a flood of tributes from across the globe – with world leaders, foreign royal families, and charities hailing his life and legacy.
But many members of the public have been left questioning whether the country will mark his death with a Bank Holiday. Here, we take a look at the protocol for deaths within the Royal Family.
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