King Charles Will Abdicate Within ’10 Years,’ Leaving William in Charge: … on January 30, 2024 at 9:01 pm The Hollywood Gossip

Is King Charles preparing to abdicate the throne?

Despite the scare of Kate Middleton’s recent hospitalization, she and William are still the future queen and king of England.

And their ascension to the throne may come sooner than they expected.

Charles waited entire generations to be in charge. Now, he may step down in the not-so-distant future and usher in the reign of William.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visits the new Emergency Service Station at Barnard Castle on February 15, 2018. (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool /Getty Images)

Who knows King Charles better than his former royal butler?

Paul Burrell worked for Princess Diana for over a decade, all prior to her sudden and tragic death in 1997.

According to The New York Post, Burrell predicts that Charles will hand over the crown to William within 10 years.

For now, he’s paving the way for William to become king and Kate to become queen before they reach the same old age that 75-year-old Charles has.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales waves as he attends the Royal Cornwall Show on June 07, 2018. (Photo Credit: Tim Rooke – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“I think it will happen in this country,” Burrell suggested.

“I think the king and queen have given this job 10 years,” he continued. “I think this is a 10-year plan.”

In Burrell’s estimation, Charles is currently “buying time” and likely has a “10-year plan” before he steps down.

King Charles III inspects the 200th Sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on April 14, 2023. (Photo Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Remember, King Charles was set for life the moment that he was born

“I don’t think he will want to continue being king,” Burrell speculated.

He noted that this is a time “when crowned heads of Europe have found that they can hand over to their heirs and see them become monarch and enjoy it.”

Retirement has a lot of benefits. Especially when you have a thankless job as an overpriced mascot, but your adult children might actually enjoy the gig.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends the “A Starry Night In The Nilgiri Hills” event hosted by the Elephant Family in partnership with the British Asian Trust at Lancaster House on July 14, 2021. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“The queen would never have done that,” Burrell acknowledged.

He noted that this is “because she came from a different generation, her entire life was molded around being a monarch.”

Burrell went on to add: “But the king will know exactly what to do and take a page out of Prince Philip’s book and say, ‘I’ve done enough’ and want to do things he wants to do.”

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visits Glasgow Central Station to view two alternative fuel, green trains as part of Network Rail’s “Green Trains @ COP26” event on November 5, 2021. (Photo Credit: Jane Barlow-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

If King Charles does abdicate, how will the citizenry respond?

“I think the country will embrace a new, young king and queen,” Burrell speculated.

“And,” he added, “it will complete the circle that Diana’s son will be king.”

Notably, Charles is less popular than his son and heir — and less popular than his late mother was.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales reads the Queen’s speech next to her Imperial State Crown in the House of Lords Chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster on May 10, 2022. (Photo Credit: Alastair Grant – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Notably, Charles would not be the only or first monarch (though it is bonkers that any still exist) to step down to allow a middle-aged heir to take the throne.

After all, just weeks ago, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication – during her December 31 New Year’s speech, no less. Two weeks later, Crown Prince Frederik took the throne.

Many believe that 83-year-old Margrethe simply wanted to watch her son become king. And, perhaps, to allow a younger generation to guide things, however symbolically.

Danish King Frederik X and his mother, Queen Margrethe, attend the Danish Parliament’s celebration of Frederik’s succession to the throne at Danish Parliament (Folketing) on January 15, 2024. (Photo Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Charles has always had progressive-for-a-royal sensibilities

Though he is not necessarily a good person, King Charles does want to leave the world a better place.

Perhaps he, too, would like to see younger minds and faces represent the monarchy.

And Burrell suspects that, when he’s a few years into his 80s, Charles will pass the crown on to William.

King Charles III delivers his address to the nation and the Commonwealth from Buckingham Palace following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September in Balmoral, on September 9, 2022. (Photo Credit: Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Are William and Kate ready to become King and Queen?

Burrell predicts that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be stepping up in their royal duties in the coming years, including this one.

(After Kate recovers from her health scare, of course)

As they act on their responsibilities, Charles can capitalize on his daughter-in-law’s popularity. And William and Kate can show how prepared they are for an eventual abdication.

King Charles III during the recording of his first Christmas broadcast in the Quire of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, on December 13, 2022 (Photo Credit: Victoria Jones – Pool/Getty Images)

Obviously, only King Charles knows his plans for the future.

And he could always change his mind. Plans change. Minds change. We live in tumultuous times.

But maybe the UK can look forward to a not-so-distant future without Charles in charge.

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