What Happens When the Queen Dies—Inside ‘The Bridge’

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The machinery of succession will move swiftly into gear upon Queen Elizabeth’s death—even if many people aren’t that keen on the idea of Prince Charles as king.

European Editor at Large

Published Jun. 2 2015 5:15AM EDT

articles/2015/06/02/what-happens-when-the-queen-dies-inside-the-bridge/150601-sykes-queen-01_rcajj8 — Andrew Yates/Reuters

Sixty-two years ago today, on 2 June 1953, Queen Elizabeth was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

It has certainly been a long and glorious reign. But, given that these days even the royals have to pay taxes, we can also be fairly sure that someday the Queen will die.

And what will happen...

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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What Happens When the Queen Dies—Inside ‘The Bridge’

The machinery of succession will move swiftly into gear upon Queen Elizabeth’s death—even if many people aren’t that keen on the idea of Prince Charles as king.

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