There’s nothing quite like royal family drama. With King Charles and Prince William, people have always wondered not if William will become king, but when. That question was being asked even before Queen Elizabeth passed away.
At one point, people even thought Queen Elizabeth might skip over Charles and let William take the throne directly. But she didn’t. Now, some are wondering why King Charles, who’s been dealing with cancer, doesn’t just pass the crown to his son William, who’s younger and healthier. Being king comes with a lot of benefits, but it’s also a lot of work. Charles already has the title and recognition—he could retire and enjoy some peace.
So, why doesn’t he just hand it over? According to royal expert Hilary Fordwich, the answer might be pretty simple. The last time a monarch stepped down, it caused a major crisis for the royal family. That’s something they’re probably trying to avoid now.
Fordwich explained that William has been taking on more responsibility, and both he and Catherine are getting ready for their future roles as king and queen. But they’re not trying to rush into it. They’re sticking to the plan and letting things move forward slowly.
Basically, everyone seems to understand their role and is focused on keeping the monarchy stable. An abdication—where Charles steps down—would be a big break from tradition. And since King Charles values his mother’s legacy, he’s likely to keep working and doing his duty as long as he can.
But there might be more to the story. Another source pointed out that Prince William recently changed lawyers. He stopped using the same firm as his father and switched to a law firm that once represented Princess Diana in her divorce from Charles.
One source said William just wants to be independent and make his own decisions. He wants to show that he’ll lead in a different way than his father. That move alone might be enough to make King Charles want to hold onto the throne for now, especially since the lawyer change might feel personal.
