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Will Prince Charles step aside for Prince William to become King?

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4 years ago

August 3, 2022

Prince Charles is the longest-serving heir in UK history, at 72-years-old, after being first in line from the age of three.

When he takes the crown, Prince Charles will become the oldest ever British monarch to ascend to the throne.

Prince Charles is next in line for the British throne. But,apparently some royal insider types aren’t convinced he really wants to take on all the stress that comes with being the monarch.

Some royalists have argued that Prince Charles should step aside to allow Prince William to become King because he generally tends to enjoy better approval ratings with the public.

Prince Charles has faced controversy over his divorce from Princess Diana and his affair during their marriage with now-wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

He has also been accused of “meddling” in politics by stating his opinion on issues like the environment and farming, alternative medicine and architecture in private letters to Government ministers.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 06: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrive for a Gary Barlow concert in support of The Prince's Trust and The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry at Royal Albert Hall on December 6, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)