From the national anthem to banknotes and stamps to passports, many changes will begin after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of Charles III as king.
Coins and stamps
The face of King Charles III will begin appearing on coins and banknotes in the United Kingdom and other countries around the world, replacing Queen Elizabeth II.
His image will also appear on several other coins used in the Caribbean, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The same will apply to other islands and territories controlled by the British Crown.
The late queen's face also appears on postage stamps and the acronym EIIR, for Elizabeth II Regina, is affixed to post boxes, so that too will have to be changed. This also applies to the markings on police helmets.
God save the king!
The British national anthem, previously "God Save The Queen", will become "God Save The King".
Regarding passports, the text - which refers to Her Majesty - in the royal part will change.
The Queen's Guard, a favorite with tourists visiting Buckingham Palace, will also change its name.
The police will no longer keep the queen's peace, but the king's, and the attorneys' office will change from "QC ("Queen's Council") to KC ("King's Council").
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