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What to know about U.K. accession rules after queen's death

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives on the third day of the Royal Ascot horse race meeting, which is traditionally known as Ladies Day, in Ascot, England, Thursday, June 21, 2018. [AP Photo]

The British monarchy's rules state that "a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies."

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