RIP HM Queen Elizabeth II

[SHARPIE]

So so sad.

 

[MsZem]

She did her duty for ~80 years. What incredible dedication and strength.

 

[Finnice]

God bless the Queen.

 

[skipaway]

My sympathies to her family and her subjects.

 

[Karen-W]

The end of an era. The UK, Commonwealth and world will never see one like her again.

 

[Winnipeg]

Sad news - she was truly an incredible leader and did an outstanding job as Queen.

 

[kedrin]

Truly the end of an era.

 

[becca]

She did her duty for ~80 years. What incredible dedication and strength.

She did even to her last moments this week. This being said she has lived a fabulous life and I am glad she got to hopefully see family members and be surrounded by love.

Oh and the obligatory the Queen is dead long live the King.

 

[PRlady]

I’m sorry for the British people who are already facing such dire issues. I’m even sorry for PM Truss under these circumstances. And it does feel like the end of an era for all of us.

 

[rfisher]

She wasn't born to the crown, but she took it and all the weight on her shoulders and did what she had to do. Many of us could learn a lesson.

I feel for Charles. His life just got a lot harder.

 

[Husky]

It's not really surprising but still shocking. An era ends - Churchill once said about young Elizabeth: "This country is so lucky." (At least this is what I read.)

Is Charles now automatically king or does it take an anouncement or the crowning ceremony?

 

[skatfan]

I'm sorry for the family. Not a fan of monarchy, and this family in particular seems to have a lot of dysfunction. Hope they can get it together for the next chapter.

 

[Judy]

 

[rfisher]

It's not really surprising but still shocking. An era ends - Churchill once said about young Elizabeth: "This country is so lucky." (At least this is what I read.)

Is Charles now automatically king or does it take an anouncement or the crowning ceremony?

Automatic. The coronation will be months from now.

 

[becca]

She wasn't born to the crown, but she took it and all the weight on her shoulders and did what she had to do. Many of us could learn a lesson.

I feel for Charles. His life just got a lot harder.

I think Charles has already been doing a lot of her duties.

 

[VGThuy]

I'm sad for the people of Britain who are now mourning.

 

[antmanb]

Is Charles now automatically king or does it take an anouncement or the crowning ceremony?

The BBC are already referring to the King and Queen Consort.

 

[Kruss]

RIP to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. What a life she led and what history she saw and made. The Queen certainly did devote her entire life to service, her country and the commonwealth. We will not see anyone of her like again.

I'm so sad.

 

[Judy]

It's not really surprising but still shocking. An era ends - Churchill once said about young Elizabeth: "This country is so lucky." (At least this is what I read.)

Is Charles now automatically king or does it take an anouncement or the crowning ceremony?

There will be a huge, huge, huge funeral and yes a swearing in (not sure that’s the right word).

 

[skatfan]

There will be a huge, huge, huge funeral and yes a swearing in (not sure that’s the right word).

I think the term is coronation.

 

[Pink Cats]

There will be a huge, huge, huge funeral and yes a swearing in (not sure that’s the right word).

The correct word is coronation, you can watch Queen Elizabeth's it was televised

 

[escaflowne9282]

I never follow royalty, but I really developed such a soft spot for her .

May she rest in peace.

 

[Frau Muller]

Oh…what sad news! One of the great public figures through my lifetime.

May Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, Rest In Peace.

p.s. Among many changes, the gold-embroidered letters on the red velvet curtain of the Royal Opera House in London will change from “ER” to “CR”!

 

[skatfan]

From the BBC website:

"In the first 24 hours or so after his mother's death, Charles will be officially proclaimed King. This happens at St James's Palace in London, in front of a ceremonial body known as the Accession Council.

This is made up of members of the Privy Council - a group of senior MPs, past and present, and peers - as well as some senior civil servants, Commonwealth high commissioners, and the Lord Mayor of London."

Charles is the new King

On the death of his mother, Charles immediately becomes the monarch.

www.bbc.com

 

[Lynn226]

Is there an Accession Council? I remember the one for King George VI in The King's Speech movie.

Also, when will William become the Prince of Wales?

 

[MLIS]

The proclamation will come tomorrow, and the coronation in months, but he became king the moment her heart stopped. The press release announcing her death referred to him as the King.

Notably, William does not automatically become Prince of Wales. That title has to be given separately by the sovereign.

 

[genevieve]

A customer just came in and told me. I seriously thought she would outlive Charles. RIP Queen Elizabeth II

 

[skatfan]

Is there an Accession Council? I remember the one for King George VI in The King's Speech movie.

Also, when will William become the Prince of Wales?

I just posted the information right before your post.

 

[ilovepaydays]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II. I know it shouldn’t have been unexpected given her age, but it seems so surreal right now.

Meanwhile, this was seen above Buckingham Palace earlier today.

 

[mattiecat13]

Sympathy to Charles for losing his "mummy" but happy he finally gets to be King. I expect there will be some changes with him and William now leading the family.

The PM has named Charles "King Charles III."