Here’s what would happen when the Queen dies
The magnitude of her death would be enormous, it would alter everything from our finance industry to our television schedule.
The death of a reigning monarch plays havoc with the economy and will also impact the stock markets and the country’s banks.
How it’s announced
The way the Queen’s death is announced will depend on how she dies.
If, for instance, her passing is expected due to a long illness or similar, there will already be a plan in place should she succumb.
Because it’s funded by license-payers, all BBC channels will show the BBC 1 broadcast announcing her death. Other channels are not required to interrupt regular scheduling, though it’s almost certain they will.
Although if it is sudden, or in a public place like Princess Diana, the palace will have little control over the news spreading.
After the initial announcement that the Queen has died, the BBC will cancel scheduled comedy shows until after her funeral.
As first in line to the throne, if his mother dies, Prince Charles will become King Charles III.
The words to the National Anthem and new postage stamps and currency will be minted and printed to reflect Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne.
MPs would be expected to pledge their allegiance to the new monarch – although there is a tradition among republican MPs to cross their fingers while taking the oath.
Prince William would become the Prince of Wales once his father took the crown, giving Kate the title of Princess of Wales, once held by Diana.
Before being buried, the Queen’s body will ‘lie in state’ in public viewing in Westminster Hall open for 23 hours a day until the funeral.
When the coffin arrives there will be a short ceremony, before people will be able to pay their respects.
But hey! she ain't going nowhere. The rituals continue still.
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