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From coins to the national anthem, several things are changing in the UK because the Queen has died.
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Charles III has been officially proclaimed King. He became the new British King and successor to the Queen on September 8, 2022, the anniversary of the Queen's death. The Queen's firstborn son became Charles III in a historic ceremony.
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This also shifted the succession to the throne of the Royals. After Charles was proclaimed King, this made Prince William the new heir to the throne of the British monarchy. This also gives him the new title of Prince of Wales, as does his wife Kate.
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Due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the national anthem is changed. Not only the title "God save our gracious Queen" is rewritten, but also lines like "Send her victorious".
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Did you know that postboxes in the UK - with the exception of those in Scotland - are currently marked with the Queen's lettering, EIIR? This abbreviation stands for Elizabeth II Regina. Now that a new monarch reigns, the lettering on the mailboxes must also be updated. This will probably read CIIR, Charles III Rex, which means King in Latin.
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As is well known, the portrait of the Queen adorns all British coins and banknotes. In the future, the face of King Charles III will be visible on the new currency. According to the Bank of England, the latter is to be depicted on the new coins, in contrast to his mother, facing to the left – the alternation is a centuries-old tradition. Not only the United Kingdom will be affected by the innovations, but also Canada, Australia and New Zealand, which belong to the Commonwealth.
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The Queen's face not only appears on British pounds, but also on postage stamps. Of course, that will also be replaced with the portrait of the new monarch. The old stamps are not directly invalid, but they are no longer produced by the Royal Mail. So they will probably be out of circulation soon.
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For example, the badges on the police helmets need to be updated as they feature the Queen's initials and regency number. In addition, various military insignia also need to be updated. In addition, many military regiment uniforms are embroidered with the golden EIIR lettering - this will also be renewed.
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The flags with the Queen's letters also need to be replaced everywhere. For example, the initials of Queen Elizabeth II can also be seen on fire and police flags across the country. Charles will also have to consider whether or how to change the royal coat of arms and his personal flag that is displayed on buildings, ships, cars or planes in which he is.
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Passports currently read: "Her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State requests and requires in the name of Her Majesty all those whom it may concern allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer such assistance and protection as may be necessary." New documents are printed with the masculine designation. However, the passports that are already in circulation will by no means lose their validity.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, an era has come to an end. Her death is not without consequences. We tell you what things in the UK won't be the same in the future.
Mailboxes, succession to the throne, flags, banknotes and coins - these and other changes are taking place...