What if the Queen of England died in early 1998?

Who would have taken over if Queen Elizabeth died in early 1998?


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Charles takes over. No debate. Charles would be recognised as King without issue.

Charles was extremely unpopular in the aftermath of Diana's death, but people loved the Queen Mother.

that doesn't matter! Charles is the heir. The Queen is dead. Long live the King.

you might well see a Republican Britain by the mid-to-late 2000s.

No we wouldn't. We are British. We tut, we moan, we complain and we get on with it. Then go for a brew. In any event it isnt as simple as just removing the monarch from our Constitution and cracking on. The Monarchy is weaved into everything: Parliament, Law, Church, Military, State. it all needs re-branding and we would need an entirely new constitution and way of governing drawing up from scratch

Now, given his popularity and his attitude, I can see him severely damaging the monarchy.

That is a different question! Could the Monarchy survive Charles taking the throne in the aftermath of the death of Dianna is a more sensible question? ( Answer: Yes but damaged)

The new monarch is recognised by the Accession Council, which is a meeting of the full Privy Council that takes place as soon as possible after the death. The new monarch must also swear an accession declaration relating to their duties as head of the Anglican church: this declaration is made in Parliament at the next State Opening.

It is a formality. They are not going to say no to Charles on the basis he was unpopular and perhaps didn't treat his first wife very well. To do so would create a constitutional crisis. We don't like those.

Next Question: What if the Queen knocked over a liquor store?

Nowt. She is handy with a shooter, can drive anything and has access to top draw motors and she can fence the loot no problem. No one ever takes liberties or grasses up light fingered Lizzie. We have seen what happens to people who talk....................

If I were Princess Anne's children, I would have told her "either you let me have a title, or I will never talk to you or your family again".

Response: No problem. I will cut off access it the family cash and prestige then. Mind how you go.
 
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