Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
The British monarchy has been prepared for Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Known as Operation London Bridge, a 10-day protocol has been in place since the 1960s, planned to the minute of how to handle the queen’s death, including the official announcement and funeral plans.
Here are the highlights, obtained by Politico last year. Days are marked as “D-Day” for the day of her death, then D-Day+1, 2, etc. for each subsequent day.
D-Day
Immediately upon the queen’s death, the prime minister, the Cabinet secretary and several of the most senior ministers and officials will be informed. The Privy Council Office will also be one of the first calls.
As news spreads, flags in the area will be lowered to half-staff, parliament will be adjourned and the royal websites will be updated with a black banner.
Prime Minister Liz Truss, appointed just two days ago, will make the first public address, then meet with King Charles, who will address the nation.
Senior officials will also attend a service of remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral that will be meant to look ” spontaneous.”
D-Day+1
King Charles, Elizabeth’s 73-year-old son, will be confirmed as king and will meet with the prime minister and the Cabinet.
D-Day+2
The queen will be returned to London, likely by train.
D-Day+3
King Charles visits Westminster Hall, then embarks on a tour through the U.K., including early stops to the Scottish parliament and a service at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
D-Day+4
King Charles continues his tour into Northern Ireland.
A funeral rehearsal practices the transfer of the queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster.
D-Day+5
The coffin will make its way to Westminster along a ceremonial route.
D-Day+6 to D-Day+9
The queen will lie in state for three days at Westminster, raised above the masses. The hall will be open for 23 hours a day for the public to visit.
King Charles continues his tour.
Various state departments have plans to deal with the massive influx of visitors to London, including transportation and security.
D-Day+10
The state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey, with a national moment of silence.
The queen will be buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesSamir Hussein/WireImage // Getty Images
On Sept. 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.
The passing of the Queen is a historic event that will surely reverberate and resonate well beyond the shores of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Her reign of 70 years was the longest in British history, and her constant presence gave generations of Britons, as well as millions of people around the world, a sense of stability, continuity, and reassurance in times of both peace and turbulence.
The memorial services, international tributes, ceremonial commemorations, and outpouring of public grief will surely be extraordinary. In due time, of course, the focus of the world's attention will eventually shift to the succession to the royal throne of Charles, Prince of Wales.
Prince Charles has been heir to the throne for all of his 73 years, and when he becomes king, his eldest son, William, will become the next heir apparent. But the line of succession is long, and it continues to change as families grow and succession laws are revised.
Using information from the official website of the British royal family and various media sources, Stacker has compiled a list of 20 members of the royal family and their respective positions in the line of succession.
Samir Hussein/WireImage // Getty ImagesOn Sept. 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96.
The passing of the Queen is a historic event that will surely reverberate and resonate well beyond the shores of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. Her reign of 70 years was the longest in British history, and her constant presence gave generations of Britons, as well as millions of people around the world, a sense of stability, continuity, and reassurance in times of both peace and turbulence.
The memorial services, international tributes, ceremonial commemorations, and outpouring of public grief will surely be extraordinary. In due time, of course, the focus of the world's attention will eventually shift to the succession to the royal throne of Charles, Prince of Wales.
Prince Charles has been heir to the throne for all of his 73 years, and when he becomes king, his eldest son, William, will become the next heir apparent. But the line of succession is long, and it continues to change as families grow and succession laws are revised.
Using information from the official website of the British royal family and various media sources, Stacker has compiled a list of 20 members of the royal family and their respective positions in the line of succession.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesJaneBarlow/WPAPool // Getty Images
Title: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Full name: Charles Philip Arthur George
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: Nov. 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, London
Seventy-three years is a very long time to wait to assume the reins of the position for which you have always been destined, and Charles has been waiting in the wings since the day he was born. Over time, his popularity has seen highs and lows, and his personal life has generated multiple cycles of scandal, scrutiny, and sympathy. Never was this more true than during his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales, and its eventual unraveling. He has been both lauded and criticized for some of his public work and personal initiatives, and he has long expressed a desire to slim down the monarchy. When he finally does ascend to the throne, his second wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, whom he married in 2005, will be known as Queen Consort.
JaneBarlow/WPAPool // Getty ImagesTitle: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Full name: Charles Philip Arthur George
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: Nov. 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, London
Seventy-three years is a very long time to wait to assume the reins of the position for which you have always been destined, and Charles has been waiting in the wings since the day he was born. Over time, his popularity has seen highs and lows, and his personal life has generated multiple cycles of scandal, scrutiny, and sympathy. Never was this more true than during his marriage to Diana, Princess of Wales, and its eventual unraveling. He has been both lauded and criticized for some of his public work and personal initiatives, and he has long expressed a desire to slim down the monarchy. When he finally does ascend to the throne, his second wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, whom he married in 2005, will be known as Queen Consort.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo // Getty Images
Title: Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambridge
Full name: William Arthur Philip Louis
Father: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: June 21, 1982, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
Prince William is second in line to the throne. As the first child of Charles and Diana, the quiet prince was always destined for the spotlight and has never known life outside the royal fishbowl. He has held a special place in the hearts of Britons and royal followers since he was a child, and that emotional connection was only strengthened during his parents' very public divorce and the tragic death of his mother in 1997. In the years that followed, William emerged as a thoughtful and reserved young man with an understandable disdain for the tabloid media. His 2011 marriage to Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, was watched by billions of people around the globe, and when William eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine will become Queen Consort.
Max Mumby/Indigo // Getty ImagesTitle: Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambridge
Full name: William Arthur Philip Louis
Father: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: June 21, 1982, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
Prince William is second in line to the throne. As the first child of Charles and Diana, the quiet prince was always destined for the spotlight and has never known life outside the royal fishbowl. He has held a special place in the hearts of Britons and royal followers since he was a child, and that emotional connection was only strengthened during his parents' very public divorce and the tragic death of his mother in 1997. In the years that followed, William emerged as a thoughtful and reserved young man with an understandable disdain for the tabloid media. His 2011 marriage to Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, was watched by billions of people around the globe, and when William eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine will become Queen Consort.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesChris Jackson // Getty Images
Title: Prince George of Cambridge
Full name: George Alexander Louis
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: July 22, 2013, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
As the eldest son of William and Catherine, Prince George of Cambridge now stands third in the line of succession. Like his father and grandfather before him, he is surely aware of his destiny at this point in his young life, though his parents have worked hard to keep their children grounded with a less formal and rigid lifestyle and a greater sense of normalcy than past royalty have experienced in their upbringing, much like George's grandmother Diana did for her sons, William and Harry.
Chris Jackson // Getty ImagesTitle: Prince George of Cambridge
Full name: George Alexander Louis
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: July 22, 2013, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
As the eldest son of William and Catherine, Prince George of Cambridge now stands third in the line of succession. Like his father and grandfather before him, he is surely aware of his destiny at this point in his young life, though his parents have worked hard to keep their children grounded with a less formal and rigid lifestyle and a greater sense of normalcy than past royalty have experienced in their upbringing, much like George's grandmother Diana did for her sons, William and Harry.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Title: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Full name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: May 2, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
For William and Catherine's second child, Princess Charlotte, a legal change in succession law passed in 2011 helped secure her position in the line of succession. The Perth Agreement determined that all governments of the Commonwealth realms would amend their laws to replace "male-preference primogeniture" (in which males precede females) with "absolute primogeniture" (in which gender plays no part). Thus, when her younger brother was born, Charlotte retained her position as the fourth in line.
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesTitle: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Full name: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: May 2, 2015, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
For William and Catherine's second child, Princess Charlotte, a legal change in succession law passed in 2011 helped secure her position in the line of succession. The Perth Agreement determined that all governments of the Commonwealth realms would amend their laws to replace "male-preference primogeniture" (in which males precede females) with "absolute primogeniture" (in which gender plays no part). Thus, when her younger brother was born, Charlotte retained her position as the fourth in line.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesChris Jackson // Getty Images
Title: Prince Louis of Cambridge
Full name: Louis Arthur Charles
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: April 23, 2018, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
Some might suspect that the youngest of William and Kate's children might be destined for a more comfortable and less stressful role than his older siblings. However, in the royal line of succession one can never assume anything. Just ask Louis' great-great-grandfather, King George VI, who was never expected to inherit the throne. He had planned to live a quiet life as the Duke of York with his family, but when his brother, King Edward, famously abdicated the throne in order to marry an American divorcee, the course of George's life was forever altered, as was that of his daughter, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
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Chris Jackson // Getty ImagesTitle: Prince Louis of Cambridge
Full name: Louis Arthur Charles
Father: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
Mother: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: April 23, 2018, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
Some might suspect that the youngest of William and Kate's children might be destined for a more comfortable and less stressful role than his older siblings. However, in the royal line of succession one can never assume anything. Just ask Louis' great-great-grandfather, King George VI, who was never expected to inherit the throne. He had planned to live a quiet life as the Duke of York with his family, but when his brother, King Edward, famously abdicated the throne in order to marry an American divorcee, the course of George's life was forever altered, as was that of his daughter, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesSamir Hussein/WireImage
Title: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Full name: Henry Charles Albert David
Father: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Sept. 15, 1984, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
At birth, Prince Henry was fourth in line to the British throne and often referred to as the "spare" to his brother, the heir. Better known as Harry, the prince exhibited a rebellious streak and a sense of independence—not unlike that of his mother, Diana. In recent years—despite strained relations with his brother and father, the 2020 drama the press deemed "Megxit," a relocation with his family to California, a tell-all book in the works, and he and his wife Meghan's now-infamous Oprah interview—he remains in the fold. This may be due in part to the very strong relationship he always enjoyed with the queen.
Samir Hussein/WireImageTitle: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Full name: Henry Charles Albert David
Father: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Sept. 15, 1984, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
At birth, Prince Henry was fourth in line to the British throne and often referred to as the "spare" to his brother, the heir. Better known as Harry, the prince exhibited a rebellious streak and a sense of independence—not unlike that of his mother, Diana. In recent years—despite strained relations with his brother and father, the 2020 drama the press deemed "Megxit," a relocation with his family to California, a tell-all book in the works, and he and his wife Meghan's now-infamous Oprah interview—he remains in the fold. This may be due in part to the very strong relationship he always enjoyed with the queen.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesAlexi Lubomirski/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Title: None
Full name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Mother: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: May 6, 2019, at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor, England
Being raised in California, 3-year-old Archie may not yet understand his position within the complicated structure and traditions of the royal family from across the pond, but given his place in the seventh position, he'll find out soon enough. Archie is the first family member of mixed-race ancestry in the line of succession, and he has dual U.K. and U.S. nationality.
Alexi Lubomirski/The Duke and Duchess of SussexTitle: None
Full name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Mother: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: May 6, 2019, at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor, England
Being raised in California, 3-year-old Archie may not yet understand his position within the complicated structure and traditions of the royal family from across the pond, but given his place in the seventh position, he'll find out soon enough. Archie is the first family member of mixed-race ancestry in the line of succession, and he has dual U.K. and U.S. nationality.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesArchewell/PA
Title: None
Full name: Lillibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Mother: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great grandchild
Born: June 4, 2021, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California
The latest addition to Harry and Meghan's family, Lillibet's name derives from the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth. She currently stands eighth in line to the throne and is the highest-ranked individual in the line to be born outside of the United Kingdom.
Archewell/PATitle: None
Full name: Lillibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex
Mother: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great grandchild
Born: June 4, 2021, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California
The latest addition to Harry and Meghan's family, Lillibet's name derives from the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth. She currently stands eighth in line to the throne and is the highest-ranked individual in the line to be born outside of the United Kingdom.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesChris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Title: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Full name: Andrew Albert Christian Edward
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: Feb. 19, 1960, at Buckingham Palace, London
Next in line stands the Queen's second son and Charles' younger brother, Andrew. Though he enjoyed considerable popularity during his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, Andrew has since fallen from grace in a very sordid and public manner. After a messy divorce, multiple scandals and ongoing financial difficulties, Andrew is currently embroiled in several lawsuits and is facing serious allegations of sexual assault. Despite being stripped of his military titles and royal patronages by the Queen, Andrew still retains his place in the line of succession
Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesTitle: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Full name: Andrew Albert Christian Edward
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: Feb. 19, 1960, at Buckingham Palace, London
Next in line stands the Queen's second son and Charles' younger brother, Andrew. Though he enjoyed considerable popularity during his marriage to Sarah Ferguson, Andrew has since fallen from grace in a very sordid and public manner. After a messy divorce, multiple scandals and ongoing financial difficulties, Andrew is currently embroiled in several lawsuits and is facing serious allegations of sexual assault. Despite being stripped of his military titles and royal patronages by the Queen, Andrew still retains his place in the line of succession
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMilos Bicanski // Getty Images
Title: Princess Beatrice of York
Full name: Beatrice Elizabeth Mary
Father: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Mother: Sarah, Duchess of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: Aug. 8, 1988, at Portland Hospital, London
Despite her mother's virtual banishment from the royal family and the scandals surrounding her father, Beatrice has retained her public popularity and position within the family as one of the Queen's beloved granddaughters. Her marriage in 2020 and a new baby born in 2021 made the usual headlines in Britain and abroad, and it also changed the line of succession once again.
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Milos Bicanski // Getty ImagesTitle: Princess Beatrice of York
Full name: Beatrice Elizabeth Mary
Father: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Mother: Sarah, Duchess of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: Aug. 8, 1988, at Portland Hospital, London
Despite her mother's virtual banishment from the royal family and the scandals surrounding her father, Beatrice has retained her public popularity and position within the family as one of the Queen's beloved granddaughters. Her marriage in 2020 and a new baby born in 2021 made the usual headlines in Britain and abroad, and it also changed the line of succession once again.
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Title: Contessa and Nobile Donna
Full name: Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi
Father: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Mother: Princess Beatrice of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: Sept. 18, 2021, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
Though she was added to the British Royal line of succession without a royal title, as per royal protocol, Sienna's father descends from Italian aristocracy. He is the son of Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, and he will eventually inherit the family's ancestral seat, thus giving Sienna her Italian titles.
CanvaTitle: Contessa and Nobile Donna
Full name: Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi
Father: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Mother: Princess Beatrice of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: Sept. 18, 2021, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
Though she was added to the British Royal line of succession without a royal title, as per royal protocol, Sienna's father descends from Italian aristocracy. He is the son of Count Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, and he will eventually inherit the family's ancestral seat, thus giving Sienna her Italian titles.
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Title: Princess Eugenie of York
Full name: Eugenie Victoria Helena
Father: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Mother: Sarah, Duchess of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: March 23, 1990, at Portland Hospital, London
Beatrice's younger sister, Eugenie, married Jack Brooksbank in 2018 and the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in early 2021. Barring any further reshuffling ahead of her, Eugenie remains 12th in line, with her newborn son next in line behind her.
Dave Benett // Getty ImagesTitle: Princess Eugenie of York
Full name: Eugenie Victoria Helena
Father: Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Mother: Sarah, Duchess of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: March 23, 1990, at Portland Hospital, London
Beatrice's younger sister, Eugenie, married Jack Brooksbank in 2018 and the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in early 2021. Barring any further reshuffling ahead of her, Eugenie remains 12th in line, with her newborn son next in line behind her.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Title: None
Full name: August Philip Hawke Brooksbank
Father: Jack Brooksbank
Mother: Princess Eugenie of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: Feb. 9, 2021, at Portland Hospital, London
Still just a toddler, Master August became 13th in line to the British throne when he was born in early 2021.
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesTitle: None
Full name: August Philip Hawke Brooksbank
Father: Jack Brooksbank
Mother: Princess Eugenie of York
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-grandson
Born: Feb. 9, 2021, at Portland Hospital, London
Still just a toddler, Master August became 13th in line to the British throne when he was born in early 2021.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesKarwai Tang/WireImage // Getty Images
Title: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Full name: Edward Antony Richard Louis
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: March 10, 1964, at Buckingham Palace, London
Prince Edward is the Earl of Wessex and is the Queen's fourth and youngest child. He married his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in 1999, and they have two children. Sophie has become a very popular member of the family, and was the member to whom the Queen delegated many key duties and engagements during her health concerns.
Karwai Tang/WireImage // Getty ImagesTitle: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Full name: Edward Antony Richard Louis
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Son
Born: March 10, 1964, at Buckingham Palace, London
Prince Edward is the Earl of Wessex and is the Queen's fourth and youngest child. He married his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, in 1999, and they have two children. Sophie has become a very popular member of the family, and was the member to whom the Queen delegated many key duties and engagements during her health concerns.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesPool/Samir Hussein/WireImage // Getty Images
Title: Viscount Severn
Full name: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Mother: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Dec. 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey
James is the second child of Edward and Sophie, but because the Perth Agreement was not in place at the time of his birth, he ranks ahead of his older sister, Louise, in the line of succession.
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Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage // Getty ImagesTitle: Viscount Severn
Full name: James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Mother: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Dec. 17, 2007, at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey
James is the second child of Edward and Sophie, but because the Perth Agreement was not in place at the time of his birth, he ranks ahead of his older sister, Louise, in the line of succession.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo // Getty Images
Title: Lady Louise Windsor
Full name: Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Mother: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: Nov. 8, 2003, at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey
The eldest child of Edward and Sophie, Louise has often accompanied her mother on royal engagements and at the age of 7, she was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
Max Mumby/Indigo // Getty ImagesTitle: Lady Louise Windsor
Full name: Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor
Father: Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
Mother: Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Relation to Elizabeth II: Granddaughter
Born: Nov. 8, 2003, at Frimley Park Hospital, Surrey
The eldest child of Edward and Sophie, Louise has often accompanied her mother on royal engagements and at the age of 7, she was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo // Getty Images
Title: Princess Anne, Princess Royal
Full name: Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Daughter
Born: Aug. 15, 1950, at Clarence House, London
Princess Anne is the second child and only daughter of the Queen. Because of the "male-preference primogeniture" that was in place when she was born in 1950, her place in the line of succession comes after her older brother Charles as well as her younger brothers, Andrew and Edward. She has two children from her first marriage: Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.
Max Mumby/Indigo // Getty ImagesTitle: Princess Anne, Princess Royal
Full name: Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
Father: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Mother: Queen Elizabeth II
Relation to Elizabeth II: Daughter
Born: Aug. 15, 1950, at Clarence House, London
Princess Anne is the second child and only daughter of the Queen. Because of the "male-preference primogeniture" that was in place when she was born in 1950, her place in the line of succession comes after her older brother Charles as well as her younger brothers, Andrew and Edward. She has two children from her first marriage: Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo // Getty Images
Title: None
Full name: Peter Mark Andrew Phillips
Father: Mark Phillips
Mother: Princess Anne, Princess Royal
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Nov. 15, 1977, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
The eldest of Princess Anne's two children, and the eldest of the Queen's grandchildren, Peter Phillips was fifth in line to the British throne until his cousin, Prince William, was born in 1982. When he was born his parents declined an offer of a title for him from the Queen. Phillips' Canadian wife, born Autumn Kelly, was born a Catholic but was received into the Church of England before their marriage. Had she not done so, Phillips would have lost his place in the line of succession. The couple divorced in 2021.
Max Mumby/Indigo // Getty ImagesTitle: None
Full name: Peter Mark Andrew Phillips
Father: Mark Phillips
Mother: Princess Anne, Princess Royal
Relation to Elizabeth II: Grandson
Born: Nov. 15, 1977, at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London
The eldest of Princess Anne's two children, and the eldest of the Queen's grandchildren, Peter Phillips was fifth in line to the British throne until his cousin, Prince William, was born in 1982. When he was born his parents declined an offer of a title for him from the Queen. Phillips' Canadian wife, born Autumn Kelly, was born a Catholic but was received into the Church of England before their marriage. Had she not done so, Phillips would have lost his place in the line of succession. The couple divorced in 2021.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesAnwar Hussein/WireImage // Getty Images
Title: None
Full name: Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips
Father: Peter Phillips
Mother: Autumn Phillips
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: Dec. 29, 2010, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucestershire
Like her cousins Archie and Lillibet, the Queen's first great-grandchild, Savannah, also has dual citizenship thanks to her Candian mother. This makes her the first Canadian in the royal line of succession.
Anwar Hussein/WireImage // Getty ImagesTitle: None
Full name: Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips
Father: Peter Phillips
Mother: Autumn Phillips
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: Dec. 29, 2010, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucestershire
Like her cousins Archie and Lillibet, the Queen's first great-grandchild, Savannah, also has dual citizenship thanks to her Candian mother. This makes her the first Canadian in the royal line of succession.
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, diesMax Mumby/Indigo // Getty Images
Title: None
Full name: Isla Elizabeth Phillips
Father: Peter Phillips
Mother: Autumn Phillips
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: March 29, 2012, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucestershire
In the 20th spot is Isla Phillips, the second daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips, granddaughter of Princess Anne, and great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth.
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Max Mumby/Indigo // Getty ImagesTitle: None
Full name: Isla Elizabeth Phillips
Father: Peter Phillips
Mother: Autumn Phillips
Relation to Elizabeth II: Great-granddaughter
Born: March 29, 2012, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucestershire
In the 20th spot is Isla Phillips, the second daughter of Peter and Autumn Phillips, granddaughter of Princess Anne, and great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth.
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathPOOL
FILE - In this Dec. 15, 1948 file photo, Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, holds her son, Prince Charles, at Buckingham Palace, following his christening. Seated at right is her grandmother Queen Mary, the mother of her father, King George VI, background. The Commonwealth of the U.K. was formed as Britain's former colonies gained their independence, and its first head was the queen's father, King George VI. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
POOLFILE - In this Dec. 15, 1948 file photo, Britain's Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, holds her son, Prince Charles, at Buckingham Palace, following his christening. Seated at right is her grandmother Queen Mary, the mother of her father, King George VI, background. The Commonwealth of the U.K. was formed as Britain's former colonies gained their independence, and its first head was the queen's father, King George VI. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSTF
FILE - In this July 18, 1949 file photo, Prince Charles, foreground left, the eight-month-old son of Princess Elizabeth of England, left, and his father Philip, poses for a photo, on the Windlesham Moor, their summer residence, in Ascot, England. (AP Photo, File)
STFFILE - In this July 18, 1949 file photo, Prince Charles, foreground left, the eight-month-old son of Princess Elizabeth of England, left, and his father Philip, poses for a photo, on the Windlesham Moor, their summer residence, in Ascot, England. (AP Photo, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathLeslie Priest
Britain's Princess Elizabeth, nursing Prince Charles, waves at the crowd which gathered at Buckingham Palace, London, on Jan. 5, 1949, as they set off for Sandringham, Norfolk. The car was driven by Prince Philip, unseen, and Nurse Lightbody, Prince Charles nanny, sat in the back beside Princess Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest)
Leslie PriestBritain's Princess Elizabeth, nursing Prince Charles, waves at the crowd which gathered at Buckingham Palace, London, on Jan. 5, 1949, as they set off for Sandringham, Norfolk. The car was driven by Prince Philip, unseen, and Nurse Lightbody, Prince Charles nanny, sat in the back beside Princess Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Leslie Priest)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathEDDIE WORTH
FILE - In this Aug. 1951 file photo, Princess Elizabeth stands with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at the couple's London residence at Clarence House. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth, file)
EDDIE WORTHFILE - In this Aug. 1951 file photo, Princess Elizabeth stands with her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at the couple's London residence at Clarence House. (AP Photo/Eddie Worth, file)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAP
Queen Elizabeth II, her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, wave from a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London on May 15, 1954 after arrival home for first time since they started commonwealth tour six months ago. (AP Photo)
APQueen Elizabeth II, her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, wave from a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London on May 15, 1954 after arrival home for first time since they started commonwealth tour six months ago. (AP Photo)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathASSOCIATED PRESS
Britain's Royal family sits on blanket on the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Sept. 8, 1960, during current holiday. Prince Andrew, in lap of his father, Prince Philip, reaches for trinket presented by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne and Prince Charles try to catch the baby's attention. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSBritain's Royal family sits on blanket on the grounds of Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Sept. 8, 1960, during current holiday. Prince Andrew, in lap of his father, Prince Philip, reaches for trinket presented by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne and Prince Charles try to catch the baby's attention. (AP Photo)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathRH
Prince Charles and Tricia Nixon lead the way to join guests at a White House formal supper-dance, July 17, 1970. Following are Princess Anne, left, and Julie (hidden) and David Eisenhower. (AP Photo/RH)
RHPrince Charles and Tricia Nixon lead the way to join guests at a White House formal supper-dance, July 17, 1970. Following are Princess Anne, left, and Julie (hidden) and David Eisenhower. (AP Photo/RH)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathASSOCIATED PRESS
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chamber in Wellington, March 13, 1970, where she formally opened the Parliament. She sits between Prince Charles (left) and Prince Philip (right). The chamber is the former legislative chamber, used by the Upper House abolished in the early 1950's. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESSQueen Elizabeth II sits in the Chamber in Wellington, March 13, 1970, where she formally opened the Parliament. She sits between Prince Charles (left) and Prince Philip (right). The chamber is the former legislative chamber, used by the Upper House abolished in the early 1950's. (AP Photo)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathWally Fong
Prince Charles of Great Britain greets a young tourist, left, during a tour around Universal Studios in Los Angeles, March 19, 1974, At right is tour guide Diane Bonney. Others are unidentified. The prince is spending several days in southern California while his ship is docked in San Diego. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
Wally FongPrince Charles of Great Britain greets a young tourist, left, during a tour around Universal Studios in Los Angeles, March 19, 1974, At right is tour guide Diane Bonney. Others are unidentified. The prince is spending several days in southern California while his ship is docked in San Diego. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Charles and his bride-to-be, Lady Diana Spencer, driving down the course in an open carriage before Royal Ascot in England meeting on June 19, 1981. (AP Photo/Press Association)
ASSOCIATED PRESSPrince Charles and his bride-to-be, Lady Diana Spencer, driving down the course in an open carriage before Royal Ascot in England meeting on June 19, 1981. (AP Photo/Press Association)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathRON BELL
Britain's Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer pose following the announcement of their engagement, Feb. 24, 1981. (AP Photo/Pool)
RON BELLBritain's Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer pose following the announcement of their engagement, Feb. 24, 1981. (AP Photo/Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSTF
FILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, the carriage carrying the Prince and Princess of Wales passes along Trafalgar Square on its way from St. Paul's Cathedral to Buckingham Palace after the royal wedding in London. (AP Photo, file)
STFFILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, the carriage carrying the Prince and Princess of Wales passes along Trafalgar Square on its way from St. Paul's Cathedral to Buckingham Palace after the royal wedding in London. (AP Photo, file)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathPOOL
FILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles kisses his bride, Princess Diana, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
POOLFILE - In this July 29, 1981 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles kisses his bride, Princess Diana, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, after their wedding. (AP Photo, Pool, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathASSOCIATED PRESS
Prince Charles looks at his beaming bride, the Princess of Wales, at the top of St. Paul’s steps after their marriage in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo/Press Association) UK Out
ASSOCIATED PRESSPrince Charles looks at his beaming bride, the Princess of Wales, at the top of St. Paul’s steps after their marriage in London on July 29, 1981. (AP Photo/Press Association) UK Out
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathJOHN REDMAN
Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, with his wife Princess Diana, holds his newborn son Prince William as they leave St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, June 22, 1982. (AP Photo/Staff/John Redman)
JOHN REDMANBritain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, with his wife Princess Diana, holds his newborn son Prince William as they leave St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, June 22, 1982. (AP Photo/Staff/John Redman)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathDavid Caulkin
Britain's Prince William, the 6-month old son of British Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the Prince and Princess of Wales, with his parents during a special picture call at Kensington Palace in London, England on Dec. 22, 1982. (AP Photo/David Caulkin)
David CaulkinBritain's Prince William, the 6-month old son of British Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the Prince and Princess of Wales, with his parents during a special picture call at Kensington Palace in London, England on Dec. 22, 1982. (AP Photo/David Caulkin)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSTF
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 1984 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, leave St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, with their new baby son. Princess Diana carries new baby, Prince Harry who was born on Sept. 15. (AP Photo, File)
STFFILE - In this Sept. 16, 1984 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, leave St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, with their new baby son. Princess Diana carries new baby, Prince Harry who was born on Sept. 15. (AP Photo, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathJOHN KEATING
Prince Charles trying on a cowboy hat is shown with Mayor Frank Cooksey in Austin, TX on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1986. (AP Photo/John Keating)
JOHN KEATINGPrince Charles trying on a cowboy hat is shown with Mayor Frank Cooksey in Austin, TX on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1986. (AP Photo/John Keating)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAP
Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana and their sons, Princes William, right, and Harry begin a cycle ride, June 1, 1989, around the island of Tresco, one of the Scilly Isles. The royal family was vacationing in the islands, located off the southwest tip of Britain. (AP Photo)
APBritain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana and their sons, Princes William, right, and Harry begin a cycle ride, June 1, 1989, around the island of Tresco, one of the Scilly Isles. The royal family was vacationing in the islands, located off the southwest tip of Britain. (AP Photo)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathDave Caulkin
FILE - In this April 23, 1991 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, laugh together during their visit to an iron ore mine near Carajas, Brazil. Producers of a new documentary, to be aired Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, about Princess Diana say it offers insight. Critics say it's nothing but exploitation. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, file)
Dave CaulkinFILE - In this April 23, 1991 file photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, laugh together during their visit to an iron ore mine near Carajas, Brazil. Producers of a new documentary, to be aired Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017, about Princess Diana say it offers insight. Critics say it's nothing but exploitation. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin, file)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAlastair Grant
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 1995 file photo, from left, Princess Diana, her sons Prince Harry and Prince William and Prince Charles, from left, watch a veteran's parade during the 50th anniversary of VJ Day commemorations in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Alastair GrantFILE - In this Aug. 19, 1995 file photo, from left, Princess Diana, her sons Prince Harry and Prince William and Prince Charles, from left, watch a veteran's parade during the 50th anniversary of VJ Day commemorations in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathBullit Marquez
FILE - In this Saturday, June 28, 1997 file photo, Gov. Chris Patten, left, along with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, lean on the railing of the royal yacht Britannia while watching the Beating of the Retreat with Britain's Prince Charles, center, Robin Cook's wife, Margaret and Tung Chee-Hwa in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
Bullit MarquezFILE - In this Saturday, June 28, 1997 file photo, Gov. Chris Patten, left, along with British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook, lean on the railing of the royal yacht Britannia while watching the Beating of the Retreat with Britain's Prince Charles, center, Robin Cook's wife, Margaret and Tung Chee-Hwa in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathDavid Brauchli
FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 5, 1997 file photo Britain's Prince Charles, right, accompanies his sons Prince William, left and Prince Harry after they arrived at Kensington Palace to view tributes left in memory of their mother Princess Diana in London. Prince Charles is sandwiched between generations, caught between his mother, a symbol of dignity and continuity who has reigned since 1952, and his two immensely popular sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, who have along with their wives come to symbolize the future of the world’s best known monarchy. (AP Photo/David Brauchli, File)
David BrauchliFILE - In this Friday, Sept. 5, 1997 file photo Britain's Prince Charles, right, accompanies his sons Prince William, left and Prince Harry after they arrived at Kensington Palace to view tributes left in memory of their mother Princess Diana in London. Prince Charles is sandwiched between generations, caught between his mother, a symbol of dignity and continuity who has reigned since 1952, and his two immensely popular sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, who have along with their wives come to symbolize the future of the world’s best known monarchy. (AP Photo/David Brauchli, File)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathALEJANDRO PAGNI
Prince Charles, center, holds the Prince of Wales trophy Wednesday March 10, 1999, after a charity polo match play against Hurlingham Club at the Hurlingham Country Club in Buenos Aires. The Prince team won 9-7. Left to right are: Mariano Cabanillas, 1, Horacio Heguy, 2, Charles, and Eduardo Heguy, 3.(AP Photo/Alejandro Pagni)
ALEJANDRO PAGNIPrince Charles, center, holds the Prince of Wales trophy Wednesday March 10, 1999, after a charity polo match play against Hurlingham Club at the Hurlingham Country Club in Buenos Aires. The Prince team won 9-7. Left to right are: Mariano Cabanillas, 1, Horacio Heguy, 2, Charles, and Eduardo Heguy, 3.(AP Photo/Alejandro Pagni)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathStefan Rousseau
Prince Charles (right) meets members of the pop group Steps (from left to right; Claire Richards, Faye Tozer and Lee Latchford Evans) after they performed on stage during the Party in the Park in aid of The Princes Trust in Hyde Park. (AP Photo/Stefan Rousseau/PA/POOL)
Stefan RousseauPrince Charles (right) meets members of the pop group Steps (from left to right; Claire Richards, Faye Tozer and Lee Latchford Evans) after they performed on stage during the Party in the Park in aid of The Princes Trust in Hyde Park. (AP Photo/Stefan Rousseau/PA/POOL)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathPETER ANDREWS
Britain's Prince Charles sips a drink during a chat with local leaders at the Basra palace in Iraq Sunday Feb. 8, 2004. The Prince of Wales met with local leaders and visited the Royal Regiment of Wales and the Parachute Regiment during his short visit to Iraq on Sunday. (AP Photo/Peter Andrews, Pool)
PETER ANDREWSBritain's Prince Charles sips a drink during a chat with local leaders at the Basra palace in Iraq Sunday Feb. 8, 2004. The Prince of Wales met with local leaders and visited the Royal Regiment of Wales and the Parachute Regiment during his short visit to Iraq on Sunday. (AP Photo/Peter Andrews, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathIAN JONES
The Prince of Wales, centre, holds hands with ballerina Darcey Bussell on stage for the curtain call at the Royal Opera House's winter gala, in London, Monday Nov. 22, 2004. The fundraising event in Covent Garden, London, included performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Bussell and artistes from the Royal Opera House. (AP Photo/ Ian Jones, Daily Telegraph, Pool)
IAN JONESThe Prince of Wales, centre, holds hands with ballerina Darcey Bussell on stage for the curtain call at the Royal Opera House's winter gala, in London, Monday Nov. 22, 2004. The fundraising event in Covent Garden, London, included performances by Royal Ballet principal dancer Bussell and artistes from the Royal Opera House. (AP Photo/ Ian Jones, Daily Telegraph, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathALASTAIR GRANT
Britain's Prince Charles, left, is embraced by former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell as Lenny Kravitz and Lionel Richie, right, look on at the 'Party in the Park' sponsored by the Prince's Trust, in Hyde Park, London, Sunday July 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant/Pool)
ALASTAIR GRANTBritain's Prince Charles, left, is embraced by former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell as Lenny Kravitz and Lionel Richie, right, look on at the 'Party in the Park' sponsored by the Prince's Trust, in Hyde Park, London, Sunday July 11, 2004. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant/Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathALASTAIR GRANT
Britain's Prince William, right, touches a young cow watched by his father Prince Charles at Home Farm near Tetbury, Gloucester, west of England, Saturday May 29, 2004. Prince William and Prince Charles took part in this organised media opportunity, and in return the media will leave Prince William alone at his Scottish university. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
ALASTAIR GRANTBritain's Prince William, right, touches a young cow watched by his father Prince Charles at Home Farm near Tetbury, Gloucester, west of England, Saturday May 29, 2004. Prince William and Prince Charles took part in this organised media opportunity, and in return the media will leave Prince William alone at his Scottish university. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathMATTHEW FEARN
Britain's Prince Charles and Jordan's Queen Rania look at painted eggs during a visit to the Ajloun Nature Reserve in Jordan, Thursday Oct. 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Matthew Fearn-pa)
MATTHEW FEARNBritain's Prince Charles and Jordan's Queen Rania look at painted eggs during a visit to the Ajloun Nature Reserve in Jordan, Thursday Oct. 28, 2004. (AP Photo/Matthew Fearn-pa)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathALASTAIR GRANT
Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walk towards a gala reception at the British Embassy in Washington late Thursday Nov. 3, 2005. Charles and Camilla are on an 8-day tour of the United States, the first foreign tour they have undertaken together since their marriage in April. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, POOL )
ALASTAIR GRANTBritain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, walk towards a gala reception at the British Embassy in Washington late Thursday Nov. 3, 2005. Charles and Camilla are on an 8-day tour of the United States, the first foreign tour they have undertaken together since their marriage in April. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, POOL )
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathASSOCIATED PRESS
In this photo released by Clarence House in London, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, Britain's Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, stands with Camilla Parker Bowles at Birkhall, in Scotland, in January 2005, prior to them leaving for a Sunday church service. (AP Photo / Clarence House, Pool)
ASSOCIATED PRESSIn this photo released by Clarence House in London, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, Britain's Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, stands with Camilla Parker Bowles at Birkhall, in Scotland, in January 2005, prior to them leaving for a Sunday church service. (AP Photo / Clarence House, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAnonymous
Britain's Prince Charles is welcomed with a shower of flower petals in Jaipur, India, Friday, March 31, 2006. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are on a six-day tour of India. (AP Photo)
AnonymousBritain's Prince Charles is welcomed with a shower of flower petals in Jaipur, India, Friday, March 31, 2006. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla are on a six-day tour of India. (AP Photo)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSTEPHEN CHERNIN
Charles, Prince of Wales, left, receives the Global Environmental Citizen award from former Vice President Al Gore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the Harvard Club in New York. The royal couple are on a weekend visit to the United States that focuses on youth development, urban renewal and environmental stewardship. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
STEPHEN CHERNINCharles, Prince of Wales, left, receives the Global Environmental Citizen award from former Vice President Al Gore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the Harvard Club in New York. The royal couple are on a weekend visit to the United States that focuses on youth development, urban renewal and environmental stewardship. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathTom Mihalek
Britain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles are greeted by a Park Ranger as they view the Liberty Bell Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, Pool)
Tom MihalekBritain's Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker-Bowles are greeted by a Park Ranger as they view the Liberty Bell Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSCOTT HEPPELL
Britain's Prince Charles visits emergency services personnel at Morpeth Fire Station, Morpeth, England, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, after a weekend of storms and flooding struck large areas of Wales and western and northern England. Hundreds of people were evacuated and 1,000 properties flooded in the worst-hit town of Morpeth. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, WPA Pool)
SCOTT HEPPELLBritain's Prince Charles visits emergency services personnel at Morpeth Fire Station, Morpeth, England, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, after a weekend of storms and flooding struck large areas of Wales and western and northern England. Hundreds of people were evacuated and 1,000 properties flooded in the worst-hit town of Morpeth. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, WPA Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFRANCOIS MORI
From left, U.S. President Barack Obama, Britain's Prince Charles, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrive at the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur -Mer, near Caen, Western France, Saturday, June 6, 2009 to attend the 65th Anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
FRANCOIS MORIFrom left, U.S. President Barack Obama, Britain's Prince Charles, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrive at the American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur -Mer, near Caen, Western France, Saturday, June 6, 2009 to attend the 65th Anniversary of the D-day landings in Normandy. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathMatt Dunham
Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall react as their car is attacked, in London, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. Angry protesters in London have attacked a car containing Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. An Associated Press photographer saw demonstrators kick the car in Regent Street, in the heart of London's shopping district. The car then sped off. Charles' office, Clarence House, confirmed that "their royal highnesses' car was attacked by protesters on the way to their engagement at the London Palladium this evening, but their royal highnesses are unharmed." (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Matt DunhamBritain's Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall react as their car is attacked, in London, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. Angry protesters in London have attacked a car containing Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. An Associated Press photographer saw demonstrators kick the car in Regent Street, in the heart of London's shopping district. The car then sped off. Charles' office, Clarence House, confirmed that "their royal highnesses' car was attacked by protesters on the way to their engagement at the London Palladium this evening, but their royal highnesses are unharmed." (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathEDDIE KEOGH
Britain's Prince Harry, left, smiles as he receives his helicopter pilot's wings from his father, Prince Charles, at the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, England, Friday May 7, 2010. The British Army has confirmed that Harry is to train as an Apache attack helicopter pilot.(AP Photo/Eddie Keogh, pool)
EDDIE KEOGHBritain's Prince Harry, left, smiles as he receives his helicopter pilot's wings from his father, Prince Charles, at the Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop, England, Friday May 7, 2010. The British Army has confirmed that Harry is to train as an Apache attack helicopter pilot.(AP Photo/Eddie Keogh, pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSCOTT HEPPELL
Britain's Prince Charles salutes, at the 9 Regiment Freedom Parade, in Boroughbridge, England, Friday, May 13, 2011. The Prince of Wales is Colonel in Chief, of the Army Air Corps, the soldiers from 9 Regiment Army Air Corps who have recently returned from Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
SCOTT HEPPELLBritain's Prince Charles salutes, at the 9 Regiment Freedom Parade, in Boroughbridge, England, Friday, May 13, 2011. The Prince of Wales is Colonel in Chief, of the Army Air Corps, the soldiers from 9 Regiment Army Air Corps who have recently returned from Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathLefteris Pitarakis
Britain's Prince Charles, right, is introduced to people dressed as living topiary statues during his visit at the Ideal Home Show, in London, Friday, March 16, 2012. The Prince, who visited the show last year, formally opened the 17 day show, which is now in its 104th year and attracts over 270,000 visitors. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, pool)
Lefteris PitarakisBritain's Prince Charles, right, is introduced to people dressed as living topiary statues during his visit at the Ideal Home Show, in London, Friday, March 16, 2012. The Prince, who visited the show last year, formally opened the 17 day show, which is now in its 104th year and attracts over 270,000 visitors. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathSaurabh Das
Britain's Prince Charles, third right, listens to a Hindu priest during a visit to Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are on a nine-day visit to India. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Saurabh DasBritain's Prince Charles, third right, listens to a Hindu priest during a visit to Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, India, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are on a nine-day visit to India. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAltaf Qadri
Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall hold oil lamps as they take part in a Hindu ritual at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Charles and Camilla are on a nine day visit to India. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Altaf QadriBritain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall hold oil lamps as they take part in a Hindu ritual at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Charles and Camilla are on a nine day visit to India. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathAltaf Qadri
Britain's Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, are received by Hindu priests as they arrive to participate in a Hindu ritual at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Charles and Camilla are on a nine day visit to India. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Altaf QadriBritain's Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, are received by Hindu priests as they arrive to participate in a Hindu ritual at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the banks of the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Charles and Camilla are on a nine day visit to India. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFAYEZ NURELDINE
Britain's Prince Charles wears traditional Saudi uniform as he attends the traditional Saudi dancing best known as 'Arda', performed during Janadriya culture festival at Der'iya in Riyadh, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Charles arrived in Saudi Arabia on a private visit. (AP Photo/Fayez Nureldine, pool)
FAYEZ NURELDINEBritain's Prince Charles wears traditional Saudi uniform as he attends the traditional Saudi dancing best known as 'Arda', performed during Janadriya culture festival at Der'iya in Riyadh, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. Charles arrived in Saudi Arabia on a private visit. (AP Photo/Fayez Nureldine, pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathBrian Lawless
Britain's Prince Charles. left, shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland, Tuesday May 19, 2015. Prince Charles has begun an official visit to Ireland featuring two new milestones of peacemaking: his first meeting with leaders of the Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party, and his first trip to the fishing village where the Irish Republican Army killed his great-uncle 36 years ago. It is Charles’ third trip to the Irish Republic since the outlawed IRA called a 1994 cease-fire. (Brian Lawless/Pool photo via AP)
Brian LawlessBritain's Prince Charles. left, shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland in Galway, Ireland, Tuesday May 19, 2015. Prince Charles has begun an official visit to Ireland featuring two new milestones of peacemaking: his first meeting with leaders of the Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party, and his first trip to the fishing village where the Irish Republican Army killed his great-uncle 36 years ago. It is Charles’ third trip to the Irish Republic since the outlawed IRA called a 1994 cease-fire. (Brian Lawless/Pool photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathHOGP
In this Sunday, April 2, 2017 photo Britain's Prince Charles tours the quake-struck town of Amatrice, central Italy. Wearing a hard hat, the prince of Wales was accompanied by the head of Italy's civil protection agency on a half-hour tour that took him to the town's medieval bell tower, which stopped at the hour of the August quake, surviving only to be toppled by the stronger shocks in October. (Italian Civil Protection Agency via AP)
HOGPIn this Sunday, April 2, 2017 photo Britain's Prince Charles tours the quake-struck town of Amatrice, central Italy. Wearing a hard hat, the prince of Wales was accompanied by the head of Italy's civil protection agency on a half-hour tour that took him to the town's medieval bell tower, which stopped at the hour of the August quake, surviving only to be toppled by the stronger shocks in October. (Italian Civil Protection Agency via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathPhilippe Huguen
Britain's Charles, Prince of Wales, left, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Prince Harry, right, attend a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the WWI Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Vimy, France, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The commemorative ceremony at the memorial honors Canadian soldiers who were killed or wounded during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. (Philippe Huguen/Pool Photo via AP)
Philippe HuguenBritain's Charles, Prince of Wales, left, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Prince Harry, right, attend a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the WWI Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Vimy, France, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The commemorative ceremony at the memorial honors Canadian soldiers who were killed or wounded during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. (Philippe Huguen/Pool Photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathPius Utomi Ekpei
Britain's Prince Charles speaks with local women at the Sarius Palmetum, Abuja Botanical Garden, on the third day of his visit to Nigeria, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Prince Charles says he won't interfere in the affairs of state when he becomes king. The heir to the throne told the BBC he is aware that being Prince of Wales and head of state are two different roles. (Pius Utomi Ekpei/Pool Photo via AP)
Pius Utomi EkpeiBritain's Prince Charles speaks with local women at the Sarius Palmetum, Abuja Botanical Garden, on the third day of his visit to Nigeria, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Prince Charles says he won't interfere in the affairs of state when he becomes king. The heir to the throne told the BBC he is aware that being Prince of Wales and head of state are two different roles. (Pius Utomi Ekpei/Pool Photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFrank Augstein
From left, Britain's Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Kate Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London, Saturday, June 9, 2018.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Frank AugsteinFrom left, Britain's Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Duchess of Sussex, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Kate Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William attend the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony in London, Saturday, June 9, 2018.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathVictoria Jones
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, delivers the Queen's Speech at the official State Opening of Parliament in London, Monday Oct. 14, 2019. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
Victoria JonesBritain's Queen Elizabeth II, with Prince Charles, delivers the Queen's Speech at the official State Opening of Parliament in London, Monday Oct. 14, 2019. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFrank Augstein
Britain's Prince Charles, center, signs a book as he visits the Mosque of Omar in Bethlehem, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Frank AugsteinBritain's Prince Charles, center, signs a book as he visits the Mosque of Omar in Bethlehem, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathLeon Neal
Britain's Prince Charles follows the coffin as it makes it's way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)
Leon NealBritain's Prince Charles follows the coffin as it makes it's way past the Round Tower during the funeral of Britain's Prince Philip inside Windsor Castle in Windsor, England Saturday April 17, 2021. (Leon Neal/Pool via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathArthur Edwards
Britain's Prince Charles cycles with representatives of the British Asian Trust at Highgrove in Gloucestershire before they embark on the charity's 'Palaces on Wheels' cycling event, in England, Thursday, June 10, 2021. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
Arthur EdwardsBritain's Prince Charles cycles with representatives of the British Asian Trust at Highgrove in Gloucestershire before they embark on the charity's 'Palaces on Wheels' cycling event, in England, Thursday, June 10, 2021. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathChris Jackson
Britain's Prince Charles, left, speaks to British actor Daniel Craig upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise 'No Time To Die', in London, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)
Chris JacksonBritain's Prince Charles, left, speaks to British actor Daniel Craig upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise 'No Time To Die', in London, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathBen Stansall
Britain's Prince Charles sits by the The Imperial State Crown in the House of Lords Chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, in the Houses of Parliament, in London, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (Ben Stansall/Pool Photo via AP)
Ben StansallBritain's Prince Charles sits by the The Imperial State Crown in the House of Lords Chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, in the Houses of Parliament, in London, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (Ben Stansall/Pool Photo via AP)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFrank Augstein
Prince Charles and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday, June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The pageant will be a carnival procession up The Mall featuring giant puppets and celebrities that will depict key moments from the Queen Elizabeth II's seven decades on the throne. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Frank AugsteinPrince Charles and Prince Louis attend the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday, June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The pageant will be a carnival procession up The Mall featuring giant puppets and celebrities that will depict key moments from the Queen Elizabeth II's seven decades on the throne. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
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Here’s what happens across the UK after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathHannah McKay
Britain's Prince Charles, and Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
Hannah McKayBritain's Prince Charles, and Queen Elizabeth II appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee Pageant outside Buckingham Palace in London, Sunday June 5, 2022, on the last of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
A closer look at U.K. accession rules
The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”
That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, became king immediately upon her death.
However, it may be months or even longer before Charles’ formal coronation. In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 — 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died.
A look at the formalities that take place after Charles accedes to the throne:
— Within 24 hours of a monarch’s death, a new sovereign is proclaimed formally as soon as possible at St. James’s Palace in London by the “Accession Council.” This is made up of officials from the Privy Council, which includes senior Cabinet ministers, judges and leaders of the Church of England, who are summoned to the palace for the meeting.
— Parliament is then recalled for lawmakers to take their oaths of allegiance to the new monarch.
— The new monarch will swear an oath before the Privy Council in St. James’s Palace to maintain the Church of Scotland, according to the Act of Union of 1707.
— The proclamation of the new sovereign is then publicly read out at St. James’s Palace, as well as in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – the capital cities of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.
— Charles must declare to Parliament on the first day of its session following the accession, or at the coronation, whichever is first, that he is a faithful Protestant. The oath is mandated by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910.
— He must also take a coronation oath as prescribed by the Coronation Oath Act of 1689, the Act of Settlement of 1701 and the Accession Declaration Act.
— He must be in communion with the Church of England, a flexible rule which allowed King George I and King George II to reign even though they were Lutherans.
—By SYLVIA HUI, Associated Press
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