The 89-year-old icon died in his sleep last week after an illness. His legacy was hailed by artists and statesmen across the world. King's body will be laid in state at Las Vegas' Palm South Jones Mortuary on Friday (May 22).
Members of the public will be able to visit between 3pm and 7pm. A private family funeral will take place on Saturday morning, with a public ceremony to follow at 11am. Read more - here.
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