Royal beekeeper John Chappel has sent the bees at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House to Queen of Great Britain II. reported Elizabeth’s death. The newspaper reports daily mail.
According to a tradition believed to date back centuries, black ribbons were tied in the form of bows on the hives where the bees lived. The beekeeper also urged the insects to be kind to him, telling the beetles that their owner had died and that a new owner would then take the helm.
The ritual is based on an old superstition that if the bees are not informed about the change of ownership, they will stop producing honey, leave the hive, or even die. Cheppel said it’s part of tradition to shoot every hive and say, “Your master is dead, but you don’t have to fly away.” The new master will be kind to you.”
The Succession Council on Saturday, September 10, officially announced Charles III as King of Great Britain. Prince Charles, mother of Queen Elizabeth II. After Elizabeth’s death, he became the new king of Great Britain and took the name Charles III.