Thepassing of Queen Elizabeth IIsent a great deal of the world into collective grief.

The longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022.

Additionally, military regiments fly similar flags that display her initials and golden colors.

Queen Elizabeth softly gazing outward

With the incoming king, these flags will now change to represent his colors and initials.

At the time of the flag’s design, Wales had not yet had its own national flag.

There is now speculation that the flag will be re-designed to include Wales.

Flag to represent the queen’s celebration

Once the banknote design is approved, production will begin.

Furthermore, it’s not entirely uncommon for previous monarchs to remain on coins.

One shouldn’t be too quick to turn in all of their coins.

Bank notes with the queen’s portrait

All current stamps bearing the queen’s face will still be valid during this time of transition.

It changes the meaning of the object, right?

From an everyday object to something that is more special."

A close-up of a British coin

These brands will still be able to carry Queen Elizabeth’s symbol for the next two years.

“We’re not talking about changing the ketchup.

So help me God,” is the currentoath of allegiancefor incoming members of Parliament.

Queen Elizabeth on a stamp

The wording of the pledge will now change asthe nation welcomes a new king.

The wording on this will now change to reflect the new monarch.

The song was first publicly performed in 1745.

Royal label on ketchup bottle

“The words used today are those sung in 1745, substituting ‘queen’ for ‘king’ where appropriate.

This change in lyrics is currently in effect wherever the national anthem is played publicly.

The current ruling regarding the modification of the national anthem can be seen on theRoyal website.

Outside the House of Parliament

Prayers such as this will now be modified to reflect the king’s new ruling.

Officially, this change must be done either through legislation or through a royal warrant, perThe Guardian.

Unofficially, church priests do have the authority to modify their spoken prayers to fit the new monarch.

Officer singing the national anthem

The modification may be done through the General Synod of the church, per The Guardian.

The current royal arms depict a lion and a unicorn against a shield.

This symbol would later be associated with the king’s divine right to rule.

King Charles and Camilla at church service

Many changes will occur to reference the new monarch in constitutions.

Coat of arms on Buckingham Palace gates

Flags of commonwealth nations