Prince Charles preparing to take over British crown in 2021: report

[spaminator]

Prince Charles preparing to take over British crown in 2021: report
Postmedia News
Published:
November 28, 2019
Updated:
November 28, 2019 4:04 PM EST
British media are reporting that Queen Elizabeth is set to “retire” from her royal duties, passing the role as head of state to her son Prince Charles.
Sources told Britain’s The Sun that there is talk behind closed doors that the Queen, who has cut down on her royal duties and appearances in recent years, cannot continue forever and that she will “retire” in April 2021 when she turns 95.
Her 95th birthday appears to be an appropriate time as her husband, Prince Philip, retired from public life in August 2017 at age 96.
According to The Sun, Prince Charles will become “Prince Regent,” the heir to the throne who will deal with day-to-day royal affairs while his mother remains monarch.
“Planning for Charles to become king has been going on for some time,” the source said. “A transition is plainly already underway. Her Majesty is in her 90s and can understandably only do so much.”
And it appears Charles, 71, had a hand in the Queen’s decision to ban brother Prince Andrew from any further royal duties in the wake of the Duke of York’s past association with American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell in August awaiting trial on new sex trafficking charges involving minors.
“The scandal surrounding Andrew and Epstein gave Charles an opportunity to step in to show that he can run The Firm,” the source added. “No one is bigger than the institution of the Royal Family. Not even Andrew, the Queen’s favourite son.
“Charles recognized that and acted decisively – like the king he may well soon be. This was the moment when Charles stepped up as Prince Regent, the Shadow King.”
It appears Prince Charles – when he takes over the crown – is looking to trim the bloated monarchy, and has been in talks with Prince William over its future direction, and specifically Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s role in the Royal Family.
“Charles has had discussions with William,” the source said. “They both know what he wants to do with the kingship. There’s no doubt Charles will also be pulling Prince Harry and Meghan into line once they return from their private break.”
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http://thesun.co.uk/news/10430396/prince-charles-andrew-run-the-firm-queen-retire
http://torontosun.com/life/royals/prince-charles-preparing-to-take-over-british-crown-in-2021-report

 

[Blackleaf]

It actually does seem to be the case that Queen Elizabeth II - our oldest and longest-serving monarch ever - is planning to abdicate in 2021. In fact, bookies are offering 2-1 odds on it.

Her husband Prince Philip has already retired.

 

[Serryah]

On the one hand I'm glad she's going to retire. Her age is now working against her more than before.


I still want to see the Lady around for a bit (but then I don't mind the Monarchy).


On the other hand, I hope that though Charles will be King, I hope his reign is short; only long enough to prepare William to take over.


Charles might have been next in line, but for the Monarchy, William would be better at the helm. Charles has been trained to rule all his life, but it's taken almost all his life to get to that point. Passing it on to his son after a few years would be better for all, IMO.

 

[spaminator]

BLIZZARD: Prince Charles will be a great king
Christina Blizzard
Published:
November 29, 2019
Updated:
November 29, 2019 8:09 AM EST
He’s not quite King Charles III. For now, let’s call him II.IX.
King Charles 2.9. Almost king; not quite.
After preparing for the role all his 71 years, Prince Charles appears poised to take over the from the Queen as Prince Regent.
Reports suggest that over the next 18 months, Charles will assume more of Her Majesty’s duties as the 93-year-old monarch retires gracefully.
Queen Elizabeth and Charles, the Prince of Wales are seen during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster in London, England, on Oct. 14, 2019. Victoria Jones / Pool via Reuters
The Queen has made it clear she won’t abdicate. She’s an anointed queen and you can’t un-anoint her. You can’t have two monarchs in one country.
This has been a horrific year for the Queen. Between Prince Andrew’s disastrous BBC interview over his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Philip’s road accident and the ongoing drama with grandson Harry and Meghan Markle, it’s been one car crash after another.
This transition makes it easier for Charles to streamline the monarchy, modernize it and bring it into the 21st century. It’s no secret he wants to cut some minor royalty from the public purse.
It makes sense to do this while the Queen’s still around. She’s been such a force for good, not just in Britain but throughout the Commonwealth, that having her in the background will smooth the transition to King Charles.
Yes, Charles has had some embarrassments in his private life, with awkward revelations about his sex life. That was years ago. Who hasn’t said foolish things when they’re young and in love? Now that he’s happily married to the love of his life, Camilla, he’s settled down. He’s intelligent and thoughtful. Camilla’s a lovely, hard-working consort. He had the misfortune to fall in love with Camilla when the rest of the planet adored Diana.
It’s expected his son, William, will take a more prominent role in royal events. Some would like to see the succession skip Charles and go directly to William and his wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. That won’t happen. Nor should it.
The role of monarch isn’t easy.
Living your life in a fishbowl, with every move scrutinized and photographed, is no way to raise small children. William and Kate deserve the right to raise their three children in privacy before they move to Buckingham Palace.
Charles now has the authority to tell his son, Harry, and wife, Meghan to decide where they want to go.
Do they want to live the glamorous, private jet California lifestyle with their Hollywood buddies? Or do they want to stay in Britain and be royal — which means service to the country? If they decide to quit as royals, they’ll also lose their royal perks and pay.
They can’t live with a foot in each world. The two are incompatible.
The monarchy is an institution that has remained static for decades. That’s a good thing. In a world that’s seen tumultuous changes, where political leaders come and go, having an institution that’s steadfast and unchanging and above politics is a stabilizing force.
Charles’ s sister, Princess Anne, has set an example of how the monarchy can slim down and move forward. Her children, Peter and Zara, didn’t take royal titles. They married commoners and live private lives.
Charles’ big task now is to talk tough with Andrew. He’s been cut off from his royal allowance and has lost his office at Buckingham Palace.
Andrew’s daughters, Eugenie and Beatrice, should likewise move on and pay their own way.
The institution of the monarchy is too important to allow it to die a slow death by a thousand cuts of irresponsible hangers-on.
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Charles seems prepared for the heavy lifting.
Charles and Camilla will need to come to Canada to shore up support through the transition.
He’ll be well received. He’s done remarkable work here and across the Commonwealth through his Prince’s Charities.
Now that his time has come, I’m convinced Charles will be a great king for Canada.

http://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/blizzard-prince-charles-will-be-a-great-king

 

[Blackleaf]

He’s not quite King Charles III.

He might not be King Charles III. He could be King Philip, King Arthur or King George VII, whichever regnal name he chooses.