Queen Elizabeth is Britain's longest monarch, but now, there were claims Her Majesty might give up the throne after two years.
Queen Elizabeth has been the monarch for 67 years, beating Queen Victoria as the longest-reigning monarch four years ago. The 93-year-old monarch is also the oldest and longest-serving current head of state, the longest-reigning current monarch, oldest living monarch, as well as the world's longest-serving female head of state.
If the monarch retires, her 70-year-old son Prince Charles will ascend to the throne, and he'll be the oldest King to be crowned. But, there were claims the Prince of Wales won't have to wait longer, as a royal expert believes Her Majesty might give up the throne and her power to her son when she turns 95, which is just two years from now.
Royal author Phil Dampier claims there were talks that when the Queen reaches the age of 95, she'll slow down and the 1937 Regency Act - a bill grants power to the heir apparent - might be brought in. If ever that happens, Her Majesty will still be the Queen, but Prince Charles will reportedly take most of the monarch's duties.
The Prince of Wales is taking over Queen Elizabeth's work now, wherein he previously attended the state opening in Parliament and the Commonwealth conference. Royal author Robert Jobson also said Her Majesty and Prince Charles are in the "period of transition," as the monarch grants her son more and more responsibility.
Jobson also claims Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles have weekly "one-to-one meetings," in which they meet privately and go through everything. The royal commentator previously claims he talked to several high-ranking courtiers and the preparations for the transition of the Crown are reportedly gathering speed, and the Palace communication staff are ordered to be "up to speed" on the Regency Act.
However, insiders from the Buckingham Palace dismissed these claims and that the monarch will fulfill her duties as British sovereign, referencing to the Queen's oath she undertook during her 21st birthday. Still, Dampier believes Queen Elizabeth might retire from her royal duties when she turns 95 so she can join her husband, Prince Philip in retirement, who officially retired at the age of 96 back in 2017.
Meanwhile, the last time the Regency Act invoked was during the reign of George II in 1810, after he became deranged permanently. His eldest son became the Prince of Regent for 10 years until his father died and then he was crowned George IV.
