It Is A Duty And Not A Privilege
Queen Elizabeth II does not see her position as a privilege but a duty. There is a good chance that she does not plan to abdicate the throne at all. In 1947, she has said as much during the speech she delivered on her 21st birthday. She was still just a princess at the time. “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service,” she said back then.
For many decades now, Prince Charles has been the topic of much speculation. There are certain things that we have no way of confirming, of course. It is hard to ascertain whether he was the person who said that stuff about Archie, for one thing. At any rate, he is going to take over as the monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in the future. This is going to be a period of change for the entire royal family and even the country. However, what will this inevitable turn of events mean for his children and the other members of the family?
First In Line For The Throne
It is obvious that Prince William will be the first in line for the throne once Prince Charles becomes king. The older man knows all about this role. In 1948, the Prince of Wales joined the line of succession from the moment he was born. After all, he is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.