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Charles III referenced lines from Henry VIII and Hamlet during two of his first major speeches as head of state.

In Edinburgh's Old Town as the proclamation for King Charles III was read out and a gun salute echoed from the city's ancient castle, a small but noisy group of protesters began heckling.

Like the Tudor monarch, her Elizabeth II's reign brought an unprecedented era of change.

After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II's name, title, face and likeness are deeply ingrained not just on the hearts of many Britons, but more tangibly on British coins, flags, post boxes, chocolate wrappers, gin labels and attorney business cards.

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years ascending the throne in 1952. Throughout her many years she witnessed enormous social change, The Mirror's Rachael Bletchly discusses the impressive legacy the beloved monarch leaves

The monarch had close connections to the church – a focal point during times of national celebration and sadness.

‘When I realised there was going to be an announcement about her death, I changed into black and waited. She deserved that. Part of us goes with her’

Queen Elizabeth's oak coffin began its journey from Balmoral Castle, her summer retreat in the Scottish Highlands, down to Edinburgh on Sunday, with thousands of Scots expected to line the streets to pay their respects.

With the passing of the Queen, many think the end is near for the imperial institution she fought so hard for. What realities lie ahead for King Charles III?