The lyrics of Britain’s national anthem have been changed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The long-reigning monarch, 96, died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, with her eldest child, ...

After the Queen's death on September 8, her oldest son, Prince Charles, is taking the throne. Because Charles is taking the throne, the lyrics to "God Save the Queen" are changing to "God Save the ...

This is because the song is one that has traditionally sang to the reigning monarch. The anthem was formally recognized as "God Save the Queen" throughout Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

When Queen Elizabeth II died, it marked immediate changes for Britain’s royal family. The ripples made by the death of the U.K.’s longest-reigning monarch even extend to the British National Anthem.

And the reason for this is actually quite simple. The national anthem is sung to the reigning monarch so it's in tradition for them to not sing along. As such, the anthem is a slightly adjusted ...