2007-09-11 02:50:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Since Prince Charles will turn 60 in November 2008, and the Queen is now 81 while the Queen Mum lived to be 101, odds are that he will reach pensionable age (in the United Kingdom age 65) by the time he succeeds to the Throne.
2007-09-11 05:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie Evans-Thyme 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that Queen Elizabeth died without naming a successor, Prince Charles, as the next direct-in-line to the throne, would become the "Heir Apparent" (QE's husband/consort, Prince Philip, is a Prince by marriage, and cannot become King, except by Royal Decree of the Queen, which would not happen, since she would have to give up her rein; Parliament *might* also be involved, but I seriously doubt that they would go against the wishes of the reining monarch). Prince William would be the next in line, with Harry, after him.
So, unless he abdicates, or otherwise loses his status, there would be no "pension" for Charlie, mate!
The link, below, offers a marvelous explanation with lots of history. Well worth reading, IMHO!
Cheers!
2007-09-11 10:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He would collect whatever Queen Elizabeth leaves him. He would then give up the money he collects from the Duchy of Cornwall (this given to whoever is Prince of Wales). Prince William would then be Prince of Wales and run the Duchy of Cornwall and collect money from that instead of the Civil List, until he becomes king.
2007-09-11 12:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋