Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state for not just the United Kingdom but also the Commonwealth realms, which are a collection of members of the Commonwealth of Nations that range from Australia and Canada to Jamaica and Papua New Guinea. As a result, her passing would have huge consequences throughout much of the world, so much so that it should come as no surprise to learn that extensive preparations have been made for when that unfortunate day comes.
For starters, the news of the Queen’s death will be communicated to high-level officials in the British government through the use of a secret phrase, which is believed to be “London Bridge is falling down.” The Queen’s private secretary will be responsible for passing the information onto the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who will instruct the Foreign Office to inform the other countries in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Meanwhile, the media will be informed as well so that they can switch over to a more appropriate setting before making the announcement. For example, radio stations will switch over to somber-sounding music, while the BBC will see its presenter switch over to a black tie. Once the announcement has been made, people can expect the media to start showing content related to the Queen while maintaining a somber attitude as would be appropriate for the occasion. It is well-known that the media has made significant preparations, with examples ranging from pre-made content and pre-arranged commentators to having conducted outright drills for what to do when the time comes.
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