Will there be a bank holiday for Prince Philip's funeral - and what is the national mourning period?

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, died aged 99 this morning (April 9), and will likely be given a ceremonial – not a state – funeral.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh passed away “peacefully” on April 9, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

His death followed a recent stay in hospital, where he was operated on for an existing heart condition.

The country will now enter a national period of mourning expected to last around eight days, with Buckingham Palace expected to make further announcements shortly.

Will there be a bank holiday for the funeral?

While it’s likely a number of news organisations will cover the funeral proceedings, there won’t be a bank holiday for the public.

When the monarch - i.e. the Queen - dies, her state funeral will be declared a bank holiday, while the Stock Exchange will also close.

The public can also expect a bank holiday for the state funeral of any future monarchs.

What is the national mourning period?

The country will now enter what’s known as a “national mourning period” which should be “observed by all”.

It is expected that this will last for eight days.

During a national mourning period, several things happen, including:

- Flags will be lowered to half-mast, with the exception of the Royal Standard flag flying above Buckingham Palace as this flag represents the monarchy and is never lowered.