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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Formal steps after instant shift from UK queen to king

AP

The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”

That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.

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