Prince Charles is, now, the longest-serving Prince of Wales and Heir Apparent. He will, soon, become the head of the British Monarchy after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
In the line of succession, Prince William comes next after him. He is, currently, serving as the Duke of Cambridge, alongside his wife, Kate Middleton.
With the Prince of Wales' age of 71, however, many have wondered whether he will give way for Prince William on the British Throne. While some have speculated that he will abdicate for his son, the Daily Express asserted that it is "unlikely."
The publication stated that there are a few reasons why Prince Charles will not likely abdicate for Prince William. Above all, it is, reportedly, because Queen Elizabeth has not done so.
The British Monarch just recently turned 94. Despite her advancing age, she has not stopped serving the Crown and the Monarchy. Although she had to leave Buckingham Palace amid the pandemic crisis, reports claimed that she has continued to fulfill her royal duties and responsibilities during her self-isolation at Windsor Castle.
Royal experts and commentators also, reportedly, believe that she will not abdicate for her son, either. Some of them have even referenced her previous speech that she is committing herself fully to serving the British Monarchy.
Another telling "sign" why Prince Charles will not likely give up his place on the line of succession is the "suggestions" Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall has made recently. The publication pointed out that the future King's wife has revealed that they both think working past retirement age is not a problem. She shared that if one desires to work, and is happy about it, then "they should carry on."
The royal couple is seemingly happy with their current roles in the British Monarchy. They, reportedly, asserted that they, themselves, "refuse to retire."
Prince Charles may have not shared his plans yet in the future. But, with these reasons and signs, reports said that it already speaks volumes that he will not abdicate upon his ascension to the British Throne.
As for Prince William, he will become the King of the United Kingdom after his father. Considering that abdication is out of the equation in this dynamic, he will only ascend to the throne when his father passes away.
The same is also true in Prince George's case. To date, he is the third person in line to the British Throne.
