the meaning of the king is dead, long live the king
Long Live The King. Long live the King! refers to the heir who immediately succeeds to a throne upon the death of the preceding monarch. Meaning the monarchy never dies even when the King does. Long Live: To live on forever even if a soul has moved on. The King is Dead! Long live the King!.. The throne shall never be empty; the country shall never be without a monarch.. #long #live #king #monarch #throne. by CarissaXtina February 18, 2012.