On Friday, April 9, Philip of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. The queen is 92 years old, has been on the throne for 67 years and is the longest-living monarch in the world.
Isabel II is an emblematic character, all eyes are always on her and numerous audiovisual productions have been made about her life. The success of the series “The Crown” is proof of this. Therefore, the day he dies is sure to have a big impact. And at Buckingham Palace, they’ve already organized and prepared everything for that date, to the point that Elizabeth herself took care of the details.
What Happens When Elizabeth II Dies
There will be 12 days of national mourning in the UK. Without confirmation, it is believed that his body will be in Westminster Hall until the funeral for the people to convey their condolences. Flags are hoisted at half mast in the UK, the rest of the world and embassies show condolence records.
The funeral service is led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and takes place at St Paul’s Cathedral or Westminster Abbey. His remains are believed to eventually rest in St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
The BBC suspends all programming and receives detailed coverage. All shows with comic content will be removed until after the funeral.
Of course, Prince Charles will take over the throne and this will entail several changes. The national anthem will turn the God save the queen into God save the king and a new national currency will also be issued with his image.