Canada to mourn Queen's death for 10 days

Mourning in Canada in connection with the death of the British Queen Elizabeth II will last for 10 days, counting from the day of the monarch's death, September 8, Report informs, citing Global News.

National flags will be flown at half-mast during this time, except for one day when Charles III will be formally proclaimed King of Great Britain. Then they will be lowered again, and raised again only at sunset on the day of the Queen's funeral.

On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canadians would mourn for the coming days, but did not reveal exact dates.

Britain has also declared 10 days of national mourning. It will end with the funeral of Elizabeth II.