LONDON, United Kingdom (Washington Insider Magazine)-Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96, according to an announcement from Buckingham Palace.
Concerns about what will happen next now that the queen has passed away arise because it has been 70 years since Britain’s monarchy changed.
According to ABC NEWS, the British government as well as the royal family have been preparing for the queen’s passing for years in order to guarantee a seamless transition and properly commemorate her historic reign.
Here’s what’s likely to happen in the upcoming days.
Where and when will Elizabeth’s funeral be held?
After the customary observation of a nationwide period of mourning, the queen’s funeral will happen 10 days after her passing.
Elizabeth is anticipated to be the first sovereign to have a funeral at Westminster Abbey since 1760 when her funeral is held there.
International dignitaries and leaders of state are anticipated to attend the queen’s funeral.
Westminster Abbey can house over 8,000 individuals, as it did for the queen’s coronation, although it often only seats 2,200 attendees.
Where will Queen Elizabeth be buried?
The queen will likely be buried privately in Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel, where she spent a major part of her later years.
The queen will rest in peace with her beloved late husband Prince Philip of 73 years, her father King George VI, sister Princess Margaret, and other family members.
Will the general public be invited to a march or memorial?
To let the people to pay their respects, the queen’s casket will lay in state in Westminster Hall of the Palace of Westminster.
Since the queen’s passing was officially announced, the crowds outside Buckingham Palace have only gotten bigger.
When will Prince Charles be formally crowned?
Charles, the oldest child of Philip and Elizabeth, succeeded his mother as King Charles III.
The day after the queen passes away, the Accession Council, comprised of government representatives, is anticipated to convene at St. James’s Palace in London to formally appoint Charles as the new sovereign.
It will probably be some months before Charles is crowned.
For instance, the queen was crowned on June 2, 1953, 14 months after she succeeded to the kingdom following the demise of her father.
Will Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, be crowned alongside?
Yes, it is anticipated that Charles and Camilla will be crowned together.
The queen asked that Camilla be referred to be Queen Consort after Charles became king in February.
The spouse of a king is referred to as Queen Consort in the United Kingdom. per the law, the spouse of a monarch automatically assumes the title of queen.
There was significant discussion over what title Camilla, a divorcee, would adopt when Charles became king when they got married in 2005. A spokesman for the pair said she will adopt the title Princess Consort at the time of their wedding.
The 96-year-old monarch’s request, made in a letter commemorating her 70 years in power, was the first time she had discussed her daughter-in-law’s position in the future monarchy in public.
Will Kate and Prince William be given new titles?
With Charles now in power, Prince William, the eldest son, becomes heir to the crown and the Duke of Cornwall.
With the new title, William gains the Duchy of Cornwall, a private estate built in 1337 to give the heir to the crown and his family financial independence. Kate inherits the title, The Duchess of Cornwall, who was formerly the Duchess of Cambridge.
It is anticipated that Charles will name his son as the Prince of Wales sometime in the next coming days.
Princes George, Louis, and Princess Charlotte, together with William and Kate, relocated this summer from Kensington Palace to Adelaide Villa, a 4-bedroom cottage on the premises of Windsor Castle.
George, Louis, and Charlotte have all advanced in the succession order as a result of the passing of the queen and the accession of their grandfather Charles to the throne.
Is Prince Harry still the next in line to the throne?
Prince Harry, the youngest son of Charles, continues to be a member of the royal family and is thus still in the line of succession.
His 2 kids Archie and Lilibet are currently sixth and seventh in the line of succession, respectively, while he is now in position five.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles of Harry and his wife Meghan are anticipated to remain in place. In 2020, the pair resigned from their positions as senior working royals.
