Opinion: King Charles should abdicate immediately – this is why it will save the monarchy
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King Charles waited a very long time indeed to finally become king. The late Queen Elizabeth lived on longer than perhaps even her staunchest fans had hoped, thus making Charles the oldest monarch in history to take the throne.
But is it necessary for Charles to remain on said throne for much longer, especially considering the health issues he has battled in recent times?
No, perhaps it would be better for everyone if Charles said his fond farewells, retired to the many comforts of his Sandringham estate, and let Prince William be the one to focus on saving the monarchy and its future.
Though no one actively wanted the beloved Queen Elizabeth II to pass away, it’s safe to say that King Charles had been preparing for the role of monarch for many, many years.
King Charles – is it time to abdicate?
In fact, Charles broke the record in becoming longest-serving monarch-in-waiting in British history, surpassing Edward VII’s record of 59 years. He also became the oldest person to ever succeed to the British throne.
As we all know, the King’s reign so far has been quite turbulent. The Royal Family has been dealing with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s many outbursts and allegations, and the popularity of Charles and his fellow senior royals plummeted for a while. At the same time – and though the royals don’t publicize their political views – crucial subjects such as climate change have affected them, too.
While the Royal Family still has excellent support from many fans worldwide, it also faces a crisis of legitimacy. In recent years the monarchy has been accused of being out of touch with current social issues, and not attracting or being appealing to the younger population. With that in mind, is King Charles, a 73-year-old man, really the one who can steer the Royal Family towards being more trendy, relevant, and, quite frankly, up to date?
Personally, I don’t think he is.
Understandably, Charles wants to continue his reign and remain king for many years. He’s been waiting for decades for the role, though perhaps comparing other monarchies in Europe would be helpful.
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