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Liverpool Echo
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Ryan Paton

Queen Elizabeth II dead: Who is King Charles III and plans to change the monarchy

The nation is in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II died aged 96.

Buckingham Palace released a statement yesterday afternoon to confirm Her Majesty has passed away. The Queen's eldest son, King Charles, has automatically ascended to the throne after her death.

The Monarch was the rightful heir based on the Succession of the Crown Act 2013. The King will be formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council at St James' Palace.

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