What is an interregnum?
Q: What is an interregnum?
A: An interregnum is a period between monarchs, popes of the Roman Catholic Church, emperors of Holy Roman Empire, Polish kings (elective monarchy) or consuls of the Roman Republic.
Q: Can interregnum occur in any government or organization?
A: Yes, interregnum can refer to any gap in the continuity of a government, organization, or social order.
Q: What can happen during the interregnum period?
A: The period of interregnum may be peaceful or it may collapse into chaos and anarchy.
Q: How is interregnum avoided in the United Kingdom?
A: In the United Kingdom, an interregnum is usually avoided due to a rule described as "the king is dead, long live the King", i.e. the heir to the throne becomes a new monarch immediately on his predecessor's death or abdication.
Q: What does the phrase "the king is dead, long live the King" signify?
A: The famous phrase signifies the continuity of sovereignty.
Q: Is the rule of "the king is dead, long live the King" practiced in all monarchies?
A: No, this is not so in other monarchies where the new monarch's reign begins only with coronation or some other formal or traditional event.
Q: What are some monarchies in which the rule of "the king is dead, long live the King" is not practiced?
A: There is no mention of specific monarchies in the text.
