Australia's national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II to be public holiday

Australia's national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II to be public holiday
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Australians will get a one-off public holiday on the national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II later this month.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the ABC that September 22nd would be a holiday to coincide with a memorial service for the Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on 19th September.

Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley will travel to London for the Queen's funeral, with the memorial to be held upon their return.

[Source: ABC]

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