Upon the death of the monarch, there is an immediate and automatic succession by the late sovereign's heir; hence the phrase, "the King is dead. Long live the King". No confirmation or further ceremony is necessary. The federal cabinet and civil service follow the Manual of Official Procedure of the Government of Canada in carrying out various formalities around the transition.
Upon the death of the monarch, there is an immediate and automatic successi.on by the late sovereign's heir; hence the phrase, "the King is dead. Long live the King". No confirmation or further ceremony is necessary The federal cabinet and civil service follow the Manual of Official Procedure of the Government of Canada in carrying out various formalities around the transition.