Senior members of Britain’s royal household on the Buckingham Palace. (FILE)

New Delhi:

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British historical past, died at her Scottish Highland retreat on Thursday. She was 96.

The New King

The eldest of the Queen’s 4 youngsters, Charles, Prince of Wales, who at 73 was the oldest inheritor obvious in British historical past, turned king instantly. Royal officers confirmed he’s now often known as King Charles III — the primary king of that title to sit down on the throne since 1685.

Is Camilla queen then?

The spouse of the king assumes the title of queen often. But within the case of Camilla, it hasn’t been a given. At the time of her marriage ceremony to Charles in 2005, an settlement was made that she wouldn’t be often known as queen however as princess consort. Recently, nevertheless, the Queen introduced she hoped Camilla could be often known as Queen Consort when Charles turns into king, resolving a protracted debate over her future title.

Who Is Heir Apparent Now?

Prince William will seemingly turn into the Prince of Wales/Duke of Cornwall and his spouse, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Prince William held title of Duke of Cambridge earlier than the Queen’s demise. The title ‘Prince of Wales’ is reserved for the inheritor obvious and was held by Charles, now King.

Next in line is Prince William and Kate Middleton’s eldest little one, Prince Gorge (9), after which Princess Charlotte (7) and Prince Louis (4).

Where is Prince Harry in line of succession?

Prince Harry is fifth in line to the throne, regardless of a call to step again from royal duties and transfer to the US along with his spouse, Meghan Markle.

Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew – the Queen’s second son – who stepped down in due to an argument over his friendship with the convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein, is eighth in line of the British throne.

The Queen’s demise triggered an outpouring of condolences throughout the globe as world leaders paid homage to a lady whose reign spanned 70 years, straddling two centuries of seismic social, political and technological upheaval.