It is expected to take at least another two years before all the money with the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II goes out of circulation. With the arrival of King Charles III, old coins and banknotes were replaced with money bearing the image of the new king. And that’s not the only change the UK can hope for.
New coins and banknotes bearing the inscription of King Charles III must first be drafted and minted or minted. Where Elizabeth is always seen from her right with a coin, Charles will be seen from her left. It has been a tradition since the 17th century to mint successive kings which is reflected in coins.
It will take some time before new cash is in circulation. After King George’s death, it took sixteen months for the central bank of England to reimburse all the money the king had saved for his daughter’s face; this time it is estimated to take at least two years. The Queen’s Head is sold not only in the UK, but also in New Zealand, Canada and the Eastern Caribbean. Queen on various payment methods.
Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch to appear on British banknotes. In 1960, his image appeared on the 1 pound note for the first time. Currently, the Queen’s face banknotes in circulation represent a total value of £80 million. The UK’s central bank has announced that money with a queen’s head will remain legal tender. This will continue until all cash is removed for money with the image of the king of England.
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National Anthem and Prayer
One of the other changes the UK will have to get used to is that for the first time since 1952 – when Queen Elizabeth’s father, King George, was still on the throne – they will be allowed to open their national anthem again with ‘God Save the King’. Since the lyrics of the British national anthem are not legally defined, British citizens are free to decide whether to ‘king’ or ‘Queen’ sing. It could be that the UK still chooses to add it for now ‘God Save the Queen’ in honor of their late queen.
Believers today must think twice before saying their prayers. In General Prayer Book until now it has been prayed for to the Queen, as the ‘defender of the faith’ of the Church of England. It is hoped that these prayers will be changed for King Charles III, but this can only be done through changes to laws or royal orders.
Also, during the Holy Communion service, the Queen is appointed separately during prayer. So God is asked to “command the heart of His chosen servant Elizabeth, our queen and governor, that she may above all seek your honor and glory.” Once this is amended, the honor will go to King Charles.
Politics and law
MPs in the British Parliament are only allowed to debate, vote and earn money after they have sworn allegiance to the Queen. They must now take a new oath for his successor.
The Commonwealth of Nations – where the Queen is the recognized head of state in 14 countries – will also have to amend its constitution. The queen is mentioned in it and now the new king’s name, King Charles, must be changed. In countries like Jamaica and Belize, changes of this kind require a referendum.
According to Commonwealth experts, there are political dangers lurking in the British monarchs of several Commonwealth countries. They can choose not to change their laws – which is a costly process for small countries after all – leaving Charles legally unable to appoint a governor general in those countries. Australia, Canada and New Zealand have taken steps to automatically recognize the new king as the official head of state.
It Queen’s Advisor – consists of lawyers appointed by the Queen – will start now King’s Advice named. This does not mean that these lawyers should resign immediately, but they can reprint their business cards.
Mailbox and flag
Mailboxes marked EIIR (Elizabeth II Regina) may not be replacing any time soon. Seventy years later, the mailbox where King George is still in use. However, the latest mailbox will feature the face of King Charles. Royal Mail will also change the face on the stamps.
Thousands of flags that now fly with Queen Elizabeth’s royal abbreviation are also being replaced. From flags outside police stations to flags on naval ships and from military regiment flags to fire service flags; all wearing EIIR – Elizabeth II Regina embroidery. In addition, military medals must also be adapted to the portrait of King Charles. Countries where the Queen is head of state, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand, have a special flag for the Queen that is flown during her state visit. This also needs to be replaced.
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