King Charles III, who became the monarch of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms in 2022, has no intention of giving up his throne, a royal expert claims. The expert cites four historical, religious, personal, and legal reasons why abdication is not an option for the 75-year-old King.
The first reason is the legacy of King Edward VIII, who abdicated in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. This caused a constitutional crisis and a scandal that damaged the reputation of the monarchy and the royal family. The expert says that King Charles would not want to repeat such a mistake and risk undermining the institution to which he has dedicated his life.
The second reason is the role of the King as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Abdicating would mean breaking his oath at his coronation, where he swore to uphold the faith and serve the people. As a devout Christian, the expert says that King Charles would consider this a betrayal of his duty and his God.
The third reason is the ambition and preparation of the King, who has waited for decades to assume the role of the sovereign. The expert says King Charles has been actively involved in various causes and initiatives, such as environmentalism, architecture, and interfaith dialogue. He has expressed his desire to modernize the monarchy and make it more relevant to the 21st century. Abdicating would mean giving up his chance to fulfil his vision and leave his mark on history.
The fourth reason is the complexity and uncertainty of abdicating, as it would require the consent of all the Commonwealth realms that share the same monarch.
The expert says this would involve consultations with these countries’ prime ministers and parliaments and possibly referendums or constitutional amendments. The process would be lengthy, costly, and uncertain and could potentially trigger a debate on the monarchy’s future.
The expert concludes that King Charles will never surrender and remain on the throne until his death.
He will be followed by his eldest son, Prince William, who is second in line to the succession. The only scenario that could change this is a severe health crisis or a major scandal that would make the King unable to perform his duties or lose the support of the public.
However, the expert says that such a situation is highly improbable and speculative and does not reflect the current reality of the monarchy.
