We mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our thoughts are with her family at this time of profound loss.

Her death has changed many things overnight but particularly in the criminal courts. All prosecutions in the UK are begun on behalf of the Crown. Those on trial are now being prosecuted in the name of the King with their QC (Queen's Counsel) becoming a KC. Their indictments are now headed 'The King v X' for the first time in over 70 years.