Royals update line of succession to highlight Charles,…

Royals update line of succession to highlight Charles, William and George changes

The royal family's official website has been updated following the Queen's death, including a new version of the line of succession.

Following the 96-year-old's death yesterday, her heir Charles becomes king, opting to be styled as King Charles III.

Prince William is now heir to the throne with Prince George second in line to the throne.

All other members of the family move up a space, including Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Archie and Lilibet.

The website's homepage has also been updated to reflected the death, featuring a beautiful colour of the Queen at her Coronation with the simple message: "Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022."

There is a new section on King Charles which reads: "Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new Sovereign has acceded to The Throne.

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The Queen with her heirs at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations (Getty Images)

"King Charles III, formerly known as The Prince of Wales, was born in 1948 and became heir apparent on the accession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

"As The Prince of Wales, His Majesty has taken a keen and active interest in all areas of public life for decades.

"In addition to his official and ceremonial duties in the United Kingdom and overseas, The King was instrumental in establishing more than 20 charities over 40 years, including The Prince's Trust and The Prince's Foundation.

"His Majesty has worked closely with many organisations, publicly supporting a wide variety of causes relating to the environment, rural communities, the built environment, the arts, healthcare and education."

There is also a full obituary to the Queen highlighting her 70-years of service to the Monarchy.

It reads: "The Queen ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. Over 70 years, Her Majesty was a dedicated Head of the Commonwealth, linking more than two billion people worldwide.

"When Her Majesty acceded to the throne aged just 25, her life changed overnight from that of a young naval wife and mother to a busy Head of State. She was to become known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service, and was an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of both crisis and celebration."

Buckingham Palace has today announced of period of national mourning, which will run until seven days after the funeral.