Commonwealth in mourning in wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death

Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, bringing an end to her seven decades as queen.

King Charles takes the throne immediately and will be known as King Charles III.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a heartfelt tribute to New Zealand’s longest-serving monarch and the nation has now moved into a national state of mourning. 
 
So what happens next and what does mean for the Royal family?

NZ Herald lifestyle and entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer joins Damien for a discussion about Queen Elizabeth's remarkable life.

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