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What happens if Queen Elizabeth becomes incapacitated?
According to the Regency Acts in force, if the monarch is under the age of 18 years when he or she succeeds to the throne, a regency is automatically established, and, until the monarch attains the age of 18 years, the royal functions are discharged by the regent in the name and on behalf of the monarch.
Can the Queen retire without abdicating?
Queen Elizabeth, with her husband Prince Phillip, is unlikely to abdicate.
What happens if Queen Elizabeth passes away?
Four days after her death, the Queen’s coffin will be led on a military procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. After the service, the coffin will be taken to Windsor Castle and then finally to St. George’s Chapel, where Queen Elizabeth II will likely be laid to rest next to her father, King George VI.
What happens to the Queen’s son when she dies?
In that case, the Queen would name her son Prince Regent, putting him in charge of her official duties while she’d get to keep her title as Her Majesty the Queen. Either way, he wouldn’t become King Charles until she passed away—and these are the 16 things that will happen once Queen Elizabeth II dies.
Who will become queen after the Queen’s death?
The Prince of Wales will become King following the Queen’s death and will address the nation the evening of her passing. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Cornwall will become Queen Camilla.
Who will inform the Prime Minister of the Queen’s death?
According to the Guardian, Sir Christopher Geidt, the Queen’s private secretary, will be the individual in charge of informing the prime minister of the Queen’s passing. The code word ‘London Bridge’ will be used to announce her death to officials, with civil servants expected to say ‘London Bridge is down’ on secure lines.
What will happen to the British economy after Queen Elizabeth’s death?
The Queen’s funeral and Charles’ coronation will become national holidays. On the day of the funeral, the London Stock Exchange will close. It’s unknown what will happen to the British economy following her death.