[post_page_title]Next in line[/post_page_title]
So who gets the throne? The role will be handed to second in line to the throne, Charles, Prince of Wales. He will immediately become the king as soon as his mother loses her life, but may not be crowned for many weeks.
However, it’s likely that Charles will make a speech the evening the world learns the news of the Queen. This will mark a huge turning point in the Royal Family. Not only will they have lost the head, but they will now have a new ruler.