2006-10-05 02:09:55 · 26 answers · asked by themis 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
No I think it will go in order.
2006-10-05 05:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by firedragon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some superstitious people talk of the curse of the House of Windsor. George V was a second son and succeeded to the throne because his elder brother, the Duke of Clarence, who was heir apparent to the throne, died of pneumonia. While his son, Edward VIII, succeeded to the throne and reigned for a few months, he abdicated, leaving his younger brother, George VI, to ascend to the throne. There is something about the House of Windsor and eldest sons... Whether William ascends the throne instead of his father, the Prince of Wales, is a question which depends on so many imponderables. The Queen cannot abdicate, as the Act of Succession would make it incumbent on her to abdicate on behalf of all her heirs and successors too (as Edward VII did). Which would mean that none of her children or grandchildren could reign after her and the consequence would be that the late Princess Margaret's children would be next in line. So it's all a question of survival. Both the Queen and Prince Charles have the Queen Mother's genes. Charles could find himself ascending the throne as an old man, rather as Edward VII did . The one thing that seems certain is that William won't have nearly so long a wait as some of his forebears to become King!
2006-10-05 10:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Okay. let's look at this with a bit of logic.
In order for William to ascend the throne, Charles has first to vacate it.
Charles may abdicate, as the Queen's uncle did, but before he can abdicate, he must become the king.
So the succession will go Elizabeth to Charles. Will Charles abdicate? Not bloody likely! After being under mummy's thumb for sixty odd years, he can hardly wait to lodge his royal rump on the throne and take over. Nor will Camilla allow him. She is lusting after the crown, and wants to make sure all those who have picked on her over the years, get their lumps.
There is the possibity, however, that the regal reality will be too much for either of them to handle. Although many people doubt it, the Royals do undertake a rigorous round of duties and activities. Charles and Camilla will be so old by the time they get to the throne that they may just decide they've had enough after a year or so, and then turn things over to Wills who, by that time, will be a middle aged man, married and with a family.
But will William take the throne before his turn?
No.
2006-10-05 20:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that Charles will be a good king, if the media & the public give him a break. I wouldn't like to see William having to take over until he has a wife & family & has had a chance to live some sort of 'normal' life.
2006-10-05 09:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by Caro 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is hard to say.
It is really possible but there could be a chance that Charles will give up the throne to William.
Plus, I do not think that royalty will be the same without Queen Elizabeth. Without her, I do not know what will happen... Camilla might go homicidal.
But anyhow I do not know.
2006-10-06 17:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
QE2 will probably live till 100 so if the monarchy survives till then, Wills will definitely be king because the monarchy will obviously have to reform in order to continue. William is a much better candidate for a truly modern king. Can you imagine Camilla as queen?
2006-10-05 09:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by waterbabe23 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the Monarchy as we know it will die with Elizabeth.
The figurehead diplomatic status will remain with a greatly reduced List and property portfolio. A King or Queen as head of state will end as President Blair takes over with his buddy Cameron as PM, (2nd term). In this new State Charles, who does have some dignity and sense, will take it for a very short time to faciliate the change with William ascending to the throne once he has a wife.
2006-10-05 09:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by WeirdNA 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I honestly dont believe the monarchy will make it much further than the current Queen. Most of the monarchy supporters are also older people and once the current Queen dies and most of her supporters are gone too there will be no one left who cares and it will become increasing irrelevant to the British people who will shut it down once and for all. None of the Queen's descendants really seem that concerned with doing anything other than enjoying the privledges of their life, and do not have the grace and dignity of the Queen.
2006-10-05 13:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by radiancia 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Charles is next in line to the throne. The way it all works is the eldest is next in line. They don't have to accept it and can pass it to the next heir but they don't do that all the time.
So if the Queen dies tomorrow, Charles will be king. Once Charles dies, William will be next. If William does not marry and does not have any children, his brother Harry will be next.
However, if William does marry and have children, his eldest kin will be next, leaving poor Harry out in the cold.
And since the British Royal family has such strict rules of who someone of royalty can marry - its hard to find someone you like and would imagine marrying.
2006-10-05 10:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by Marilynne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The vile thought of King Charles and his Queen Camilla is what makes me wish and pray Queen Elizabeth II continues to live and live and live.
King William?
Now there's another thought, with the wonderful Queen Kate at his side!
A perfect couple.
2006-10-05 15:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by lordofthetarot 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No I very much doubt it unless Charles happens to die before his mother passes away. Grant it the Queen could live as long as her mother who died in her 100’s I think she was 102 or 103. Of course that doesn’t mean the Queen herself will live that long.
2006-10-05 23:12:12 · answer #11 · answered by Spread Peace and Love 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋