Marie-Laure Combs
Postage stamps, banknotes, post boxes… Queen Elizabeth’s death will bring about many changes in the lives of Britons and those living in the Commonwealth of Nations. Europe 1 lists all the – symbolic – effects that Charles III’s accession to the throne would have on their daily lives.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II And his son ascended the throne Charles III, would go on to have symbolic but very tangible effects on the daily lives of the British. First, the new monarch’s face will gradually replace Elizabeth’s on banknotes and coins. It will be the same in other countries as well Canadai’AustraliaThe New ZealandIslands of Jersey and Guernsey.
Stamps, Passports and New Anthem
Same thing with postage stamps. Charles is said to have already posed for a portrait to appear on Royal Mail letters. As for the famous red mailboxes with the sovereign’s monogram, only those in poor condition will be replaced with new ones bearing Charles’ initials. The kingdom’s police will soon see their uniforms change, with Queen ER’s monogram on their helmets.
British citizens, but also Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders, will receive a new version renewing their passport because the document is issued in the name of the sovereign. In London, “Her Majesty’s Theatre”, there Phantom of the Opera Renamed “His Majesty’s Theatre” from 1986. Finally, we have to get used to a new anthem. It ended that day God save the queenUntil then God save the king.
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