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The question of whether newly-crowned King Charles III, 73, should give the kingdom to his son, Prince William, 40, is being discussed.
Since Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III’s accession to the throne, the British line of succession has received more attention than at any time in recent memory. People have debated the advantages and disadvantages of King Charles ascending to the throne at the age of 73, and others think it would be preferable for him to abdicate.
Queen Elizabeth II was just 25 years old. She ascended to the throne.
The monarchy lasted until her death on September 8, 2022, at 96. She had the longest reign of any British queen, lasting an unprecedented 70 years and 214 days.
When she passed away at 73, her son Charles became king.
People wonder whether Charles, who is 77 years old, should renounce the throne in favor of his 40-year-old son, William.
Charles should abdicate and allow the reign of William & Kate to begin. It would best thing for the monarchy and the country. pic.twitter.com/IRcX9wZ7Jd
— Pete Phoenix (@PetePhoenix1) September 15, 2022
“Do you agree with me that Charles should immediately give up power to William to allow the young man some breathing room? I know it’s none of my business. He is already 73, “someone tweeted. To subject the UK to this suffering once more so soon seems unfair.
Another person questioned, “Wouldn’t Charles abdicating in favor of William be better for the stability of the monarchy?”
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In response to a user’s tweet, “King Charles should give the kingdom to Prince William, and I believe it’s such a selfish act if he doesn’t,” another user said.
In an article for The Atlantic, Conor Friedersdorf recommended King Charles “reign short and abdicated at 75—the age at which British judges are required to retire from the bench—while praising the significance of transferring the crown to Prince William in his son’s prime rather than his dotage.”
This would be fighting against the “gerontocracy” movement, according to Friedersdorf.
I honestly believed that, after 73 yrs of being able to champion any cause he chose, Charles would abdicate to William and continue to live his life on his own terms.
Shows you how much I know.
— Dat Yankee (@rotll) September 14, 2022
“King Charles III ought to publish a royal proclamation underlining that this method is a royal rebuke to the international tendency toward gerontocracy when leaders postpone passing up power to the next generation well beyond what serves the public interest,” Friedersdorf said.
Your thoughts? Would you support King Charles stepping down so William may assume the throne sooner, or do you want to follow tradition? Comment below and let us know!
