What happens when the Queen dies? From 12 days of mourning to who will become monarch
The 92-year-old is the longest-reigning monarch in the UK's history. The Queen has now been on the throne for 66 years, and shows few signs of slowing down now. The 92-year-old is the longest-reigning monarch in the UK's history. She has seen 13 Prime Ministers pass through Downing Street, and witnessed the passing of the British Empire and the rise of the Commonwealth. But with her husband Prince Philip retiring from public duties in 2017, and her son Prince Charles taking on more of her overseas duties, people are looking at what could happen when the crown passes on. While there is an element of unpredictability about how the world would react, many elements have been planned meticulously and are likely to bring unprecedented scenes to the UK. From changes to the national anthem, stock market woes and a suspension of comedy shows, here are some of the things we can expect when the Queen dies... National mourning The Queen's death will trigger an official 12-day period of...
