Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away, Prince Charles Becomes King, and Royal Titles Change

The world is mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at Balmoral on Thursday.

The British royal family has undergone several changes following her death, particularly in their official titles and roles.

Prince Charles, who served as the Prince of Wales for more than 60 years, has assumed the role of king immediately after the Queen's passing on September 8.

He is now King Charles III, the King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms.

As the wife of the monarch, Camilla Parker Bowles will now be styled as Queen Consort as is the custom.

There were assumptions about her taking the Princess Consort title instead until Queen Elizabeth II made her wish known earlier in February.

With Queen Elizabeth II's heir apparent taking on her role, the line of succession has shifted.

Prince William, who was the second person in line to the British throne, is now the next in line to the crown.

The royal-born prince and his wife, Kate Middleton, also had new changes in their royal titles following the Queen's passing.

People said that the pair's official accounts on Twitter and Instagram had updates on Thursday, with the Dukedom of Cornwall being added to their names.

As noted, they are now the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge.

However, they have yet to become the Prince and Princess of Wales, although they, especially Prince William, are expected to inherit the title.

BBC explained that the now heir apparent will not automatically become Prince of Wales as that will have to be conferred on him by his father.

King Charles III became the Prince of Wales in 1958, although his investiture occurred in 1969.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's three children, who are now second, third, and fourth in line to the British throne, will also reportedly have new royal titles.

Royal expert Marlene Koenig told Express UK that they will become Prince and Princess of Cornwall and Cambridge.

But, once their father becomes Prince of Wales, she said that the young royal's names and titles would follow suit.

As for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, reports believe that no apparent changes will take effect in their names and titles.

The monarch, who made a historic visit to Ireland in 2011, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96.

A period of national mourning is underway in Britain, ahead of the Queen's state funeral on Monday, September 19.

Floral tributes have been left for the Queen at sites around Britain, with the royal residence of Hillsborough Castle being the focal point in Northern Ireland.

The site has been temporarily closed to the public today for the reading of the accession proclamation of the new king, Charles III, which featured a 21-gun salute.

However, tributes have also been left at the British Embassy in Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Princess first appeared on Thursday following her death and continue to be laid outside the building, while Ambassador Paul Johnston thanked those who had offered their condolences.

“All of us in the embassy are grateful for the expressions of condolence which are already arriving,” he said, shortly after news of the Queen's death was announced on Thursday.

“I know that His Majesty the King and the Queen Consort share the Queen's deep commitment to the relationship with Ireland.”

A book of condolence has been opened at the embassy, which was signed by President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney during a visit on Friday to pay their respects.

The embassy on Merrion Street will be open from 10am to 4pm next Monday to Friday for members of the public wishing to sign the book of condolence.