Channel Islands to follow UK in making day of Queen's funeral a public holiday

King Charles III approved an order making the day of the Queen's funeral a bank holiday in the UK. Credit: ITV Channel TV

The Channel Islands have confirmed the islands will follow the UK in making the day of Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral a public holiday.

In Guernsey, the government is able to make the decision itself, but in Jersey, Ministers had to put the issue to a States Assembly vote before a bank holiday can be created.

Jersey's Chief Minister, Deputy Kristina Moore, asked States Members to approve the bank holiday when they met before the island's proclamation ceremony in the Royal Square on Sunday 10 September.

Deputy Kristina Moore speaking in the States Chamber Credit: States Assembly

The proposition was unanimously supported by Jersey's politicians, who supported it 45 votes to 0.

During his formal proclamation in London, King Charles III approved an order making the day of his mother's funeral a public holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Queen's State Funeral, and the public holiday allowing islanders time to watch it, will take place on Monday 19 September.