Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are expected to keep their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. But the Queen’s death means that, according to conventions set by George V, their children, Archie and Lilibet, will now receive the titles of prince and princess.
When Archie was born, he was too far down the line of succession for the prince title. But now, as the grandson of a sovereign, he can be a prince. The same convention applies to Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan, however, are no longer working members of the royal family, having stepped down in 2020. And in light of Meghan’s assertion to Oprah Winfrey that Archie wasn’t made a prince at birth because of his mixed-race heritage, there are many questions about the status of their titles.
As of yet, there has been no confirmation that they will be conferred upon Archie and Lili, as she is known. BuzzFeed News has reached out to a Sussex spokesperson for clarification.
Prince Edward, the current Earl of Wessex, was originally meant to become the Duke of Edinburgh after the death of his father, Prince Phillip, who previously held that title. But nothing has been announced yet, so the decision as to whether that happens appears to rest with the new King.
Charles’s brother Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, was stripped of his royal duties as well as his military titles and patronages after he was accused of sexual abuse in civil court in the US (claims he has denied).
There are rumors about whether King Charles is expected to “permanently phase out” Prince Andrew now that the Queen has died. I guess we just have to wait and see!
How long will it be until the Queen’s face is removed from money and stamps?
Currently, there are 4.5 billion sterling banknotes in circulation featuring the Queen’s face. Replacing them will likely take at least two years, according to the Guardian.
The Royal Mail said in a statement that stamps bearing the likeness of the late Queen will remain valid “until the end of January 2023.” The Royal Mail will then change stamps to feature a profile of the new monarch.
Want to read more about what happens to the special stamps, mailboxes, and flags? The Guardian lays it all out in greater detail.
What happens to the UK national anthem?
The words in the national anthem will revert to its original title of “God Save the King” (it was substituted with Queen when the monarch was a woman).
What happens to the Queen’s suits and dresses?
We honestly have no idea where the Queen’s clothes are going to go, but it has long been rumored that Queen Elizabeth II never wore the same outfit more than twice at important events. After wearing them, she reportedly sent her clothes back to her dressers, who were then allowed to either wear them or sell them.
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/annabetts/queen-elizabeth-death-questions-guide
