Here's what Kelowna thinks of King Charles III

The monarch remains the constitutional head of state in this country, no matter who is filling the role at any given time.

That from Philippe Lagassé, an associate professor of international affairs at Carleton University and an expert on the role of the Crown in the Westminster system of government.

Hence, the succession from the Queen to her eldest son Charles, to be known as King Charles III, is automatic. There is no disruption to governing bodies that sit in her name or to legislation, oaths and other legal documents issued in her name.

"This transition does not require any action on Canada's part," Lagassé says.

"The phrase 'The Queen is dead, long live the King!' applies here and in the U.K."

In common law, Lagassé says, the Queen and King are "the same legal person." That's because the Crown is what is known as a "corporation sole."

"This means that, in their official capacity, the legal personality of the Queen (or) King does not change when different natural persons hold the position.

"That further means that any legal documents and instruments issued in the name of the Queen or that mention the Queen will apply and be understood to be from the King."

And as Charles ascends to the throne, opinions in Kelowna are mixed about the new monarch.

On the streets, answers ranged from ditching the Crown all together, to admiration for the man who has had decades to prepare for the role.

Check out the video to see what Kelowna had to say.

-With files from The Canadian Press