When did Charles become king? Understand the succession plan until the coronation

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Queen of Buckingham Palace According to the protocols created in the “Operation London Bridge”, which was the action plan after Elizabeth’s death at the age of 96, the council was in St. He proclaimed James and Charles the new kings.

The day of death is called D-Day (or D-Day in the original) and the following days are called D+1, D+2, etc. referred to as there. So, tomorrow the new king of the UK will be officially declared, just as Camilla will become queen consort.

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That same day, the prime minister goes to Buckingham Palace to meet with King Charles. Shortly thereafter, the newly sworn monarch is touring England and stopping in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales to attend services.

Meanwhile, Westminster Hall will prepare for Elizabeth’s funeral. On the 5th, the body is transported to the Palace of Westminster so that the population can pay their respects for three days.

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At least this is what was envisioned in the plan developed by the royal family’s official protocols for the monarch’s death day in 1960.

However, Charles’ official coronation can take months and only takes place after a period of mourning for the queen and all necessary preparations have been made. But the coronation ceremony is not necessary for the prince to become king.

According to the British royal family’s website, the coronation “is an occasion for pomp and celebration, but it is also a solemn religious ceremony, essentially the same for over a thousand years. For the past 900 years, the ceremony has been held at Westminster Abbey, London. Service, His office is almost always led by the Archbishop of Canterbury since the Norman Conquest of 1066.”

What will happen now?

The body of the Queen, who died in front of Buckingham Palace in Balmoral Castle, Scotland, was taken to London.
A closed memorial service for ministers was held at St Peter’s Cathedral, also known as Westminster Abbey.
Four days after Elizabeth’s death, a parade begins from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.
On the 5th, public tributes begin at the Palace of Westminster
She will be buried with her father, King George VI, and her husband, Prince Philip, ten days after her death.
All palace flags are lowered at half-mast.
State activities are suspended for ten days, except for essential activities.
Royal family website replaced with a black page with text confirming the queen’s death
Family’s social media goes quiet and government websites get a black banner

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Queen II in 1940. Elizabeth’s portrait

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Four generations of the British royal family: Queen II. Elizabeth, with her daughter Anne in her arms, accompanied by her mother and grandmother.

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