What will happen to the Monarch after Queen Elizabeth II dies?

The instant that Queen Elizabeth dies, her heir becomes monarch. Unless he predeceases her, that will be Prince Charles. But perhaps you're actually asking what will happen to the monarchy (rather than the monarch). For sixty-five years, Queen Elizabeth has been a well-respected and much loved monarch. read more

The instant that Queen Elizabeth dies, her heir becomes monarch. Unless he predeceases her, that will be Prince Charles. But perhaps you’re actually asking what will happen to the monarchy (rather than the monarch). For sixty-five years, Queen Elizabeth has been a well-respected and much loved monarch. read more

As monarch, the Queen will be given a state funeral, which is expected to take place 12 days after her death. The service will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who the senior bishop of the Church of England, and will take place at either Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral, where there's likely to be an impressive international turnout. read more

Morris added that the website Privy Council, the grand gathering of advisors to the queen, reportedly posted a detailed account of what it will do when the monarch passes away. In case Queen Elizabeth II, 91, dies, her eldest son, Prince Charles, is expected to take over the throne. This will happen within hours after the queen's death. read more

Following the death of her father King George VI in February 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen at 25. Now aged 90, she has been on the throne for 64 years and is the world's longest-reigning living monarch. read more

Queen Elizabeth II sits at a desk in the Regency Room after recording her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth (Picture: Getty) As royal staff from across the country have been summoned to Buckingham Palace, speculation on the health of the UK’s monarch is rife. read more