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Operation Unicorn will overtake the UK’s agenda for days and play out potentially for months before the coronation of a new monarch.
At the time of the Queen’s death, Sir Edward Young, her private secretary, called the Prime Minister and said “London Bridge is down.” What happens now?
– The Queen’s successor, Prince Charles, takes over immediately.
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– The Queen’s funeral will take place 10 days after her death.
![The Queen’s funeral will take place 10 days after her death.](https://maltadaily.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kk2-min.png)
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– The Queen’s funeral is expected to be watched by more than 2.5 billion people.
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– Following the funeral, it could take over a year for Prince Charles’ coronation, because it’s seen as bad taste to do it too quickly.
![Following the funeral, it could take over a year for Prince Charles’ coronation, because it’s seen as bad taste to do it too quickly.](https://maltadaily.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kk4-min.png)
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– The national anthem will be immediately changed to “God Save the King”.
![The national anthem will be immediately changed to “God Save the King”.](https://maltadaily.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kk6-min.png)
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– Queen’s death include a suspension of all comedy programmes across all BBC channels until after the funeral.
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– The phasing out of the Queen’s face from currency and postal stamps will begin almost immediately.
![The phasing out of the Queen’s face from currency and postal stamps will begin almost immediately.](https://maltadaily.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kk8.png)
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